• 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. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library  from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group

  • Spooky Baby Drop-in

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

    A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am. *No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show). The final session on October 29 will be a ‘Spooky Baby Drop-in’ – feel free to dress-up!

  • K-Pop Demon Hunters Fun Night

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

    Calling all K-Pop Demon Hunters fans: A golden night of fun awaits! Seal the Honmoon at the McConnell library with crafts, scavenger hunts, and demon target practice! Try your hand at K-Pop Demon Hunters trivia for a prize! For ages 8 -15. Registration required.  

  • No-School Movie Morning: Halloween Special

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

    Spend a cozy fall morning at the McConnell library on your day off from school to watch some Halloween-themed movies! “Spooky Season: Story Time Book” (23min) - These harvest time stories will have you dreaming of pumpkins, hay rides, apple cider and trick-or-treating!” “Masha’s Spooky Stories” (2hr 27min) - Tremble! Masha decided to try a… Read More »No-School Movie Morning: Halloween Special

  • Plant Medicine Workshop

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

    Join Sakej, a proud Mi’kmaw with the Reclaiming Our Roots organization with years of dedication to empowering youth and advancing food sovereignty, for a land-based workshop exploring the power of plants. We’ll gather to observe samples, share stories, and, if the weather allows, head outside for a plant identification walk around the library.   McConnell… Read More »Plant Medicine Workshop

  • Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!

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

    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 crafters. We'll have a small selection… Read More »Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!

  • 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. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library  from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group

  • Jon and Leon’s Halloween Spooktacular!

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

    The dynamic duo of Jon & Leon are back with some Halloween stories, games, songs and treats! This family storytime event is best for ages 5 and up.  Costumes are welcome!

  • Babies & Books

    Babies & Books

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

    A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am. *No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show). The final session on October 29 will be a 'Spooky Baby Drop-in' - feel free to dress-up!

  • Super Saturdays – Sydney

    Monster Crafts

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

    Monster Crafts : Join us for some Halloween themed handprint crafts. You can decorate yours to look like monsters, pumpkins, ghosts, and more. We'll be pulling out the art cart to help with all of your creations!

  • Celtic Conversations: Riognach Connolly 

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

    A free series showcasing musicians performing in the Celtic Colours International Festival. Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating. Tuesday, Oct. 14: Valdy  Singer, guitarist, songwriter—one of Canada’s premier folk artists and a man with a thousand friends from Newfoundland to Vancouver, Texas to New Zealand and of course ... Cape Breton. … Read More »Celtic Conversations: Riognach Connolly 

  • Celtic Conversations: Dane Pedersen

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

    A free series showcasing musicians performing in the Celtic Colours International Festival. Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating. Tuesday, Oct. 14: Valdy  Singer, guitarist, songwriter—one of Canada’s premier folk artists and a man with a thousand friends from Newfoundland to Vancouver, Texas to New Zealand and of course ... Cape Breton. … Read More »Celtic Conversations: Dane Pedersen

  • 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. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library  from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group

  • Horror Book Club

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

    Join CBRL staff and discuss our Halloween Horror book choice, Paul Tremblay’s “Head Full Of Ghosts”. The book follows the Barrett family in suburban New England as their 14-year-old daughter, Marjorie, begins to show signs of schizophrenia, leading the family to believe she is demonically possessed. Tragedy strikes the family during the filming of a… Read More »Horror Book Club

  • Celtic Conversations: James Keelaghan

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

    A free series showcasing musicians performing in the Celtic Colours International Festival. Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating. Tuesday, Oct. 14: Valdy  Singer, guitarist, songwriter—one of Canada’s premier folk artists and a man with a thousand friends from Newfoundland to Vancouver, Texas to New Zealand and of course ... Cape Breton. … Read More »Celtic Conversations: James Keelaghan

  • Celtic Conversations: Valdy

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

    A free series showcasing musicians performing in the Celtic Colours International Festival. Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating. Tuesday, Oct. 14: Valdy  Singer, guitarist, songwriter—one of Canada’s premier folk artists and a man with a thousand friends from Newfoundland to Vancouver, Texas to New Zealand and of course ... Cape Breton. … Read More »Celtic Conversations: Valdy

  • Trade or Treat! Halloween Costume and Décor Swap!

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

    Let’s make the spooky season affordable, eco-friendly, and FUN! Here’s how it works: Drop Off: Starting Tuesday, September 23, bring up to 10 Halloween items - including clean, gently-used costumes, accessories, and decorations in good condition - to the McConnell Library and receive a voucher to "shop" for the same number of items at our… Read More »Trade or Treat! Halloween Costume and Décor Swap!

  • Free Vegetable Share at the Library

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

    Got extra garden goodies? Looking for fresh, local produce? Drop by the library to pick up some free veggies or contribute if you have extras to share.   Friday, October 10th from 11am until supplies last. McConnell Library (Sydney)   What to Expect: Fresh and local produce: Beets, Fresh and Red Onions, Tomatoes, Butternut Squash,… Read More »Free Vegetable Share at the Library

  • 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. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library  from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group