Join us for this drop-in four week session of using books and rhymes to learn ways to calm our minds and bodies. With discussions on topics including: -How to identify emotions when we are feeling them. -What we can do when our feelings are too loud and messy. -Introduction to yoga and breathing techniques. This… Read More »Mindful Mornings For Tots
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Enjoy a guided art program with the Art Dragon Society. The project for this session will be a Halloween-themed scene and supplies will be provided. Space is limited for this free library event (for adults). Register in the space below or call the library 902-562-3161. About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people… Read More »Art Afternoon: a beginner paint program for adults
Join us at the Sydney library for songs, rhymes, finger plays, and stories that encourage early literacy, social development, and bonding between babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers! This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). For more information email programs@cbrl.ca. CBRL's Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent,… Read More »Chess Club
Space is limited for this Monday meet-up - please register in the space below, or call the library 902-562-3161 to register. This session is for anyone interested in learning about bullet journaling: find out more about keeping ideas, lists, to-do's together in a journal (materials will be provided). There will be space to drop-in for… Read More »Monday Meet-up: Bullet Journaling + Social
Come into the library and help Frankenstein bring life to his creations. Saturday fun activities are mostly drop-in programs geared to children. Note from the Library’s Youth Safety Policy – anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised at all times by an attentive parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver.
Drop in to knit and crochet with a fun crew. Take your latest project to work on and enjoy some tea and conversation while you work.
Rory Makem is a seasoned performer with over 35 years on the road and as has toured extensively with The Makem Brothers, the Makem and Spain Brothers, and for 17 years played guitar with his father, Tommy Makem. The love of song runs deep in the family. Continuing a legacy handed down from his Grandmother,… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Rory Makem
With over two decades on the road, Nova Scotia's Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s s most engaging and respected folk singer songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner his songs celebrate everyday heroes and hard truths. This program is part of a free series… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Dave Gunning
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Roo Geddes is a classical and traditional Scottish fiddler who creates new and original music collaborations with accordionist Neil Sutcliffe. Their compositions are inspired by landscape and people, and by how music can evoke a sense of place and community. They maintain a busy concert schedule performing for jazz, classical, and folk audiences alike, from… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Roo Geddes & Tove de Fries
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). For more information email programs@cbrl.ca. CBRL's Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent,… Read More »Chess Club
Abigail MacDonald was raised in St. Andrews, Antigonish County, and grew up surrounded by Gaelic music and culture. She has been learning Gaelic since the age of five with much guidance from her father Brian, a respected fiddler from a long line of musicians and tradition bearers. Her talents are vast and varied, as Abby… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil
Join us at the Sydney Library for a talk with author and award winning freelance journalist Rob Csernyik about his new book: "A Losing Hand." A Losing Hand exposes a hidden crisis at the heart of Canada’s booming gambling industry: suicide. As governments expand casinos, sports betting, and online gaming, they meticulously track the revenue… Read More »Author Talk with Rob Csernyik: “A Losing Hand”
Build your own spooky Lego haunted house! Your 'haunted' build will be featured in the library to scare and inspire our patrons. Saturday fun activities are mostly drop-in programs geared to children. Note from the Library's Youth Safety Policy - anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised at all times by an attentive… Read More »Saturday Fun: Lego Haunted Houses
Drop in to knit and crochet with a fun crew. Take your latest project to work on and enjoy some tea and conversation while you work.
Come on down to the Sydney library and get yourself a beautiful handmade artisanal snail! All proceeds go to the libraries: "Books and Beyond" campaign to help support programs, collections and day to day operations. We would love your support! Money is accepted by cash or debit/credit through Square. "Snails for Sales are great… Read More »Snails for Sales! (a Library Fundraiser)
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Are you living in rental housing in the CBRM? Learn about your rights at a tenants’ workshop. Join Isabelle Lalonde from New Dawn to learn about tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities, laws that govern rental housing in Nova Scotia, as well as provided local resource information for tenants to access in Cape Breton. A… Read More »NEW DAWN Tenant Advocacy Workshop
