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SUMMARY:Pollinators: Nature in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Join Parks Canada Staff at the Sydney Library to learn about some of natures most important workers: the bees! \nThis program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/pollinators-nature-in-motion-3/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T140417Z
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SUMMARY:Survive Outside: an Adventure Smart Presentation Through Search and Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Statistics show that each year across Canada there are approximately 5\,000 ground Search and Rescue incidents. They involve all types of outdoor enthusiasts\, from hikers and skiers to backcountry travelers and boaters. By following these easy steps\, Adventure Smart believes that you will significantly improve your chances of survival should you become lost or in distress. \nThis brief presenter-led classroom program is targeted toward novice outdoor enthusiasts\, youth groups\, and everyone – young and old – interested in learning introductory outdoor survival practices from highly-experienced SAR volunteers and Adventure Smart team members.\n\nRegister below or by phoning the Sydney branch at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/survive-outside-an-adventure-smart-presentation-through-search-and-rescue/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
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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/2026-07-30/
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:20260804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T142441Z
CREATED:20260630T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T142441Z
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SUMMARY:Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer\, these sessions will cover robotics\,\ncoding\, and more\, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects! \nThis is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14\, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/lego-mindstorms-stem-day-camp/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12),Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Matthewcamps.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T142441Z
CREATED:20260630T141938Z
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SUMMARY:Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer\, these sessions will cover robotics\,\ncoding\, and more\, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects! \nThis is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14\, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/lego-mindstorms-stem-day-camp/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12),Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Matthewcamps.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
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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/2026-08-06/
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:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
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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/2026-08-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260723T192109Z
CREATED:20260710T131017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T192109Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sydney Library for an informative Cyber Safety Presentation\, presented in partnership with @NS Community Technology. \nWe will be covering a variety of cyber safety topics\, including: \n▪ Email safety \n▪ Browsing social media safely \n▪ Keeping your device secure \n▪ And more! \nThis presentation will also be hosted virtually on Microsoft Teams. Registration is required for the in person event. Register using the link below or by phoning the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161 to reserve your spot! \nRegistration for Cyber Safety Presentations – Fill out form
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cyber-safety-3/
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/2026/07/mathewprog.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T124927Z
CREATED:20260629T124927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T124927Z
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SUMMARY:A Whale of a Tale: Our Ocean World
DESCRIPTION:Join Parks Canada Staff at the Sydney library to learn what creatures live in the ocean waters around Cape Breton Island. Learn what we can do to help keep our oceans clean! \nThis program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please register below or contact the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161 to reserve a spot!
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/a-whale-of-a-tale-our-ocean-world-3/
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/2026/06/parkswhale.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T142359Z
CREATED:20260630T142359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T142359Z
UID:10009039-1787058000-1787068800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer\, these sessions will cover robotics\,\ncoding\, and more\, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects! \nThis is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14\, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/lego-mindstorms-stem-day-camp-2/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12),Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Matthewcamps.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T142359Z
CREATED:20260630T142359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T142359Z
UID:10009040-1787144400-1787155200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
DESCRIPTION:This August\, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer\, these sessions will cover robotics\,\ncoding\, and more\, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects! \nThis is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14\, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/lego-mindstorms-stem-day-camp-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12),Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Matthewcamps.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T141857Z
CREATED:20260713T124813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141857Z
UID:10009154-1787230800-1787234400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Impact dance: Mini Showcase and Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Amber from Impact Dance and some of  her students for a fun presentation of dance and a how-to with some moves for you! This program is intended for kids ages 6-10. Registration is required. Register by clicking the link below or by phoning the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/impact-dance-mini-showcase-and-class/
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/2026/07/ImpactDance.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
UID:10009048-1787230800-1787241600@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/2026-08-20/
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:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T145425Z
CREATED:20260630T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145425Z
UID:10009049-1787835600-1787846400@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/2026-08-27/
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/2026/03/matthew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T175123Z
CREATED:20260707T175123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T175123Z
UID:10009068-1787925600-1787929200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Crafternoon: Surfin’ Santa
DESCRIPTION:Ho-ho-ho Hang 10 and ride the wave with a surfin’ Santa craft at the Glace Bay Library! All materials are provided and no registration is required. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/crafternoon-surfin-santa/
LOCATION:Glace Bay Library\, 143 Commercial Street\, Glace Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B1A 3B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SurfingSanta.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T153000
DTSTAMP:20260722T194659Z
CREATED:20260722T193713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194659Z
UID:10009163-1788008400-1788017400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Craft Your World With Zines
DESCRIPTION:Let’s make mini zines! Collage\, coloring\, and drawing supplies will be provided. Together we’ll craft our own DIY books to trade among new friends.  \nJoin Emmett Bear from the Thunderbird Artist Collective for this fun interactive workshop. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. This is a registered event for adults. Please register below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/craft-your-world-with-zines/
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/2026/07/zines.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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