• Saturday Fun: Drawing

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

    Join us for some drawing fun!

  • Easter Draw-Along!

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

    Join Aliya from the NSCC Therapeutic Recreation Program as she step by step guides you to create a beautiful Easter picture using pastels! All Materials are provided. This is a registered event for kids ages 6-9 and spots are limited so please register by signing up below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: (902)-562-3161… Read More »Easter Draw-Along!

  • Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library

    Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Thursdays 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.  

  • 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.

  • *POSTPONED* Seed Starting workshop

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

    Due to weather we are postponing today's seed starting program - new date tba. Join Clary and Percy Ager co-owners of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space aka the Zucchini Wives @zucchini.wives for a seed starting workshop! Participants will get the chance to start Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers that will provide you with an… Read More »*POSTPONED* Seed Starting workshop

  • Reactive Rover: Training Tips for Pet Parents

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

    Join Mekenna from In Stride Animal Wellness and learn about managing and improving reactivity in your pet dogs: types of reactivity and reactive behaviours like barking, lunging, pulling, etc. Everyone welcome (sorry, no pups allowed in the library with the exception of service dogs). Registration not required. About: In Stride Animal Wellness promotes ethical, evidence-backed,… Read More »Reactive Rover: Training Tips for Pet Parents

  • Chess Club

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

    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

  • 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.  

  • Saturday Fun: Masquerade Masks

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

    Make a cool masquerade mask!

  • Virtual Tutoring Information Table

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

    Jamie from The Halifax Helpers - Free Virtual Tutoring will have an information table set-up to talk to folks about how this free tutoring service works. Free academic support is for K-12 students across the province. Online 45+ trained tutors with diverse subject expertise Find out more at www.thehalifaxhelpers.com Drop-in to the library on Saturday,… Read More »Virtual Tutoring Information Table

  • Fibre Lunch

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

    Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.

  • **Cancelled** Escape to Europe: a Katharine McLennan slideshow

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

    **Unfortunately we are cancelling this program** Beat the winter blahs and travel across Europe and time through a historic collection of slides and stories from the library's archives! Experience Europe through the eyes of one of the library’s key benefactors, Katharine McLennan. Everyone welcome. Registration not required. 

  • Beginner Watercolor

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

    Join Sarah Blanchard from the NSCC Therapeutic Recreation Program as she teaches you some of the tricks and techniques for starting out in watercolor. All Materials are provided. This is a registered event and spots are limited so please register by signing up below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: (902)-562-3161  

  • 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.

  • Babies and Books-Drop in

    Babies and Books-Drop in
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.  

  • Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners

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

    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

  • Chess Club

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

    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

  • 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.  

  • *POSTPONED* Seed Starting Workshop

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

    Unfortunately this session has been postponed - new date TBA. Join Clary and Percy Ager co-owners of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space aka the Zucchini Wives @zucchini.wives for a seed starting workshop! Participants will get the chance to start Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers that will provide you with an abundant garden for the… Read More »*POSTPONED* Seed Starting Workshop

  • Saturday Fun: Board Games

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

    Fun for the whole family - drop-in to play board games.