Celebrate Family Literacy Day and all the ways that families learn together! The theme for FLD 2026 is: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. Library staff will be sharing stories and activities with participants and there will be a pancake party break too! This program is for kids and their parents/ caregivers. Stories and activities will… Read More »Family Literacy Day Pancake Party
Each Thursday from 11 AM – 2 PM, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. Bring your device, and stop by to learn how to navigate the SamePage catalogue, access library e-resources like Kanopy and Hoopla, create an email account and more. Funded by @NS Community Technology Network.
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 film, ‘Blackberry’ and the Canadian cinema scene! Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this event. Limited DVDs and Blu-rays available, ask at the McConnell front desk for more information! Space is limited please… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘BLACKBERRY’
Join McConnell staff for a cinematic double-feature afternoon at your local library! 12pm - “The Dark Crystal” (1982): In this groundbreaking fantasy epic from Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the peaceful world of Thra is threatened by the evil Skeksis, who rule through the power of the shattered Dark Crystal. A young Gelfling named Jen… Read More »McConnell Movie Marathon – Teen Edition
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
It's time to get crafty with play-doh.
The NS Public Health Mobile Unit will be set-up at the McConnell Library from 10:30am - 4pm on Monday, Feb. 2nd Booked appointments are recommended. Limited drop-ins available. COVID-19, Influenza & RSV Vaccines - book online: novascotia.ca/vaccination COVID-19 & Influenza Tests - book online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca Book Vaccines or Tests by phone 1-833-797-7772 Shingles & Pneumococcal… Read More »Public Health Mobile Unit – All Ages Vaccination and Testing Clinic
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
Drop in on Thursdays in February to let your creativity shine with our Art Cart! A variety of art materials will be available, along with a prompt to spark ideas. No instruction, just imagination! No registration required! For school aged kids. Dates and Time: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky! Come hang out and get creative at our drop-in junk journaling session, open to anyone 16 and up! Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just curious to try it out, this is a relaxed space to play with paper, explore your creativity, and maybe even swap supplies with fellow… Read More »Junk Journaling Drop In
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join CBU students for Valentine Card Making. Drop in to make Valentine cards that will be distributed to senior home residents in CBRM! All ages welcome. Supplies will be provided. A card drop-off box will be available at the McConnell Library from Feb. 7-11*
Join Mariah and Ray to hear about their projects funded by the CBRM Creative Catalyst Fund. A brief talk by each artist on their process and work; followed by a viewing gallery of ceramics and landscape paintings created in Cape Breton.
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony. #MilanoCortina2026
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
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 Women's Hockey - CANADA vs USA. #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey (CANADA vs USA)
Let's shake our sillies out! Join library staff for a fun-filled session of stories, rhymes and songs for children and their caregivers. The half-hour session will be followed by a half-hour of free play for the toddlers and babies giving caregivers a chance to chat and connect.
Staff from the Alzheimer's Society of NS offer a monthly Caregiver Support group at the library. Caregivers should call 1-800-611-6345 to register for these sessions.
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 Figure Skating (Ice Dance). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada's final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Figure Skating (Ice Dance)
Volunteers needed! We are looking for your help to package seeds for this year's seed library. Sign up below to be part of our packaging crew! The Seed Library program provides free access to vegetable seeds to library patrons who are residents of CBRM and Victoria County and helps promote sustainable living and food literacy.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging (morning)