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SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays\, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance\, to learn about library services\, to schedule one-on-one sessions\, and more! \nAll ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matthew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
UID:10009043-1784206800-1784217600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays\, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance\, to learn about library services\, to schedule one-on-one sessions\, and more! \nAll ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T131820Z
CREATED:20260611T163525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T131820Z
UID:10008988-1784111400-1784115000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Picnic! (Sydney Library)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite stuffed toy and a blanket and join us at the Sydney Library for a fun filled hour of stories\, rhymes\, songs and snacks! All are welcome. No registration is required. Friends at Island WISE will be joining us with a fun activity!
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/teddy-bear-picnic/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T145424Z
CREATED:20260617T135946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T145424Z
UID:10008993-1783620000-1783623600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Chinese Rubbing Art Bookmark Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association at the Sydney Library to make beautiful bookmarks in the Chinese Rubbing art style. All Materials are provided. This is a registered program intended for ages 9 and up. Please register below or by calling the Sydney branch at: 902-562-3161
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/chinese-rubbing-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
UID:10009042-1783602000-1783612800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays\, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance\, to learn about library services\, to schedule one-on-one sessions\, and more! \nAll ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matthew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
UID:10009041-1782997200-1783008000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays\, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance\, to learn about library services\, to schedule one-on-one sessions\, and more! \nAll ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matthew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008346-1782745200-1782752400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007381-1782325800-1782329400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008345-1782140400-1782147600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/classical.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164116Z
CREATED:20260529T164116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T164116Z
UID:10008724-1781967600-1781974800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Bad Art
DESCRIPTION:Tired of putting pressure on yourself to be good at things all of the time? Join us for: “Bad Art!” Use random craft supplies to create a glorious artistic masterpiece disaster. We will have prompts to help\, but feel free to create anything. Most ‘creative’ piece gets a photo with an awful prize. \nThis event is adults only (ages 18+) Register below or by calling the Sydney library at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/bad-art/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bad-Art.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T175149Z
CREATED:20260526T175149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T175149Z
UID:10008627-1781951400-1781953200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Adopt a Reading Buddy!
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Sydney library to find your new best friend at our reading buddy adoption! Our adorable selection of crocheted critters can’t wait to start making memories with you! Your reading buddy is free of charge and is meant to be taken home with you to share in your reading adventures.\nThis program is  intended for children above the age of four. Please register by clicking the link below or by phoning the Sydney branch at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/adopt-a-reading-buddy/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Reading-buddy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007380-1781721000-1781724600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-White-Simple-Quotes-of-the-Day-Instagram-Post.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260615T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008344-1781535600-1781542800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/classical.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007379-1781116200-1781119800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-White-Simple-Quotes-of-the-Day-Instagram-Post.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008359-1781085600-1781121600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008358-1780999200-1781035200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008343-1780930800-1780938000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/classical.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008357-1780909200-1780938000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008356-1780740000-1780765200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008355-1780653600-1780678800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008354-1780567200-1780603200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007378-1780511400-1780515000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008353-1780480800-1780516800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008352-1780394400-1780430400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008342-1780326000-1780333200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/classical.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008351-1780272000-1780358399@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yardsaledonate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260330T162023Z
CREATED:20260330T135434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162023Z
UID:10008038-1779993000-1779996600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Free & Open Source Software: What it is\, what it isn't\, and what it can do for you
DESCRIPTION:Join Mandy Ardelli-Roy for a casual\, interactive presentation about what free and open source software can do for you. \nDo you want to prolong the life of an old device? Maybe it’s telling you that you need a new operating system. If you want to avoid buying a new device and contributing to e-waste there are alternative free operating systems that you can use! Join Mandy to learn about Linux Mint\, and a variety of other programs and apps that might be useful to you. Can’t afford to pay for Microsoft Office? There are free office alternatives that Mandy can teach you about! Let’s simplify tech\, to save money and sanity. \nThis is a registered program. Please sign up below using your email or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/free-open-source-software-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-and-what-it-can-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/freeopporatingsystem-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007377-1779906600-1779910200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-White-Simple-Quotes-of-the-Day-Instagram-Post.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008341-1779721200-1779728400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday from 3 to 5pm\, our program room will have soft\, inspiring classical music playing so you can read\, relax and enjoy with the greats. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/classical.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T194009Z
CREATED:20260326T194009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194009Z
UID:10008033-1779534000-1779537600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Heather Feather: Music for Growing Hearts and Minds!
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be hosting award winning Canadian children’s entertainer and disability activist: Heather Feather! Join us at the Sydney library for joyful\, inclusive music that nurtures children’s emotional growth and celebrates their unique selves! \nHeather is the recipient of the Parent’s Pick Award for: “Best Educational Products in the World” for 2024 and 2025 as well as: “Best Elementary Kids Products of 2025.” She is the East Coast Music Awards 2025 “Children’s Entertainer of the Year” and the recipient of Creative Child Magazine’s 2025 “CD of the Year” as well as their “Preferred Choice Award.” Her new children’s album has been nominated for a 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award. \nTo learn more about Heather you can visit her website at: https://heatherfeathermusic.com/
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/heather-feather-music-for-growing-hearts-and-minds/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HeatherFeathermini.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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END:VCALENDAR