• CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!

  • Caregivers Support Group

    Caregivers Support Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • CBRL PLANT & YARD SALE

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Please stop by our Plant and yard sale sidewalk fundraiser to browse new and gently loved second had goods and plants! This event is cash only. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services. You'll find things set-up in the library's garage and the courtyard (corner of Bentinck & Falmouth). **Starting June 1st, please consider donating… Read More »CBRL PLANT & YARD SALE

  • Classical Chill

    Classical Chill
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.

  • Judith, Jacquie & Grace: a film about menopause, friendship and self-discovery

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The Hotbloomers Menopause Support Group in partnership with the Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health and the Every Woman's Centre have organized a film screening of Judith, Jacquie & Grace: a film about menopause, friendship and self-discovery. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Shawna O'Hearn, Sheila Artus & Jenn Sheppard. Light… Read More »Judith, Jacquie & Grace: a film about menopause, friendship and self-discovery

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • Horror Book Club: Green Fuse Burning

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Come discuss Tiffany Morris' novel Green Fuse Burning - a Nova Scotia eco-horror! Limited physical book copies available; also ebook and audiobook from hoopla. Register in space below.    

  • Adopt a Reading Buddy!

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. This program is … Read More »Adopt a Reading Buddy!

  • Art by Ray: A mural in the making

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Watch local Artist Ray Smith (@artbyraysmith) transform the library’s chalkboard into a Summer Reading Forest Fairyland! Bubble fun and sidewalk chalk for kids from 12-2pm. **weather permitting. Ray created the art for CBRL's 2025 & 2026 Summer Reading Programs. Participants can sign-up for the Summer Reading Program at any CBRL branch starting June 27th.

  • Bad Art

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. This event… Read More »Bad Art

  • Classical Chill

    Classical Chill
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.

  • Senior Safety & Awareness

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join CBRM Senior Safety Navigator Barry Gordon for a program aimed to help older adults with day to day safety concerns, at home and in the community. Barry is a great resource for the community and knowledgeable on many of the programs and services that are available for seniors. Stay informed and connected. All are… Read More »Senior Safety & Awareness

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • Classical Chill

    Classical Chill
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.