Fibre Lunch
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaBring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
We'll have snake crafts and facts out this Saturday.
*This event starts at 12noon - but staff will set up shortly after 1pm - when Saturday kids activities have finished. Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we… Read More »Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game
It's time for an over-the-rainbow Lego challenge in Oz! Use Lego blocks to complete a challenge and try your hand at a Wicked scavenger hunt to win a small prize. This is an open event; no registration is required.
We are off to see the Wizard! Follow the yellow brick road and make your way through the magical land of Oz with our children's side obstacle course! Be sure to avoid the flying monkeys! We have a feeling you aren't in Kansas anymore. This is an open event; no registration is required.
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 needed.
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean. *Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess… Read More »Chess Club
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Sydney Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You've always had the power, my dear. You've had it all along! This… Read More »Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
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 needed.
Join Adrian from the YMCA as he teaches you some of the basics of hip hop dance! This program is meant for ages 7 and up and is a registered event. Spots are limited so please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: (902) 562-3161
Join artist Jeff Wilson for an engaging workshop on how to create your own comic book. From creating characters to layout and composition Jeff is here to help form your ideas into reality! This program is for ages 13 and up. Please register by email below.
"Be a part of the music" Join Heather from the East Coast Music team for a special volunteer information session about the 38th Annual East Coast Music Awards- Festival and Conference taking place in Sydney, May 20-24th. Drop in to learn how you can get involved in one of Canada's biggest musical celebrations. Volunteers are… Read More »“Be a Part of the Music”- East Coast Music Awards Volunteer Call
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Fun for the whole family - drop-in to play board games.
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 needed.
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean. *Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess… Read More »Chess Club
If you've wanted to try tabletop role playing (TTRP) like Dungeons & Dragons this is your chance to be introduced to the basics. Join Derek Stewart, a long-time fan of tabletop role playing for some guidance in the game. If you have questions for Derek you can email ttrpgderek@gmail.com This program is for adults (18+)… Read More »Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners
A fun, drop-in story-time to introduce babies to books, songs, rhymes and play at their library! This series is for parents/caregivers and babies up to 18 months.
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 needed.