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SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
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SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008343-1780930800-1780938000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008357-1780909200-1780938000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008356-1780740000-1780765200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008355-1780653600-1780678800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008354-1780567200-1780603200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007378-1780511400-1780515000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION: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\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T131158Z
CREATED:20260511T184832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T131158Z
UID:10008260-1780509600-1780515000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED* Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled – we hope to re-schedule at some point in the future. \nYou’re warmly invited to join staff from the Ecology Action Centre for Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home. \n\n\nThis session is meant to feel like sitting around a kitchen table – grounded in conversation around energy. We’ll talk together about energy in the home\, what affects your energy costs\, and ways to make your energy bills more affordable. We’ll also share programs and supports available through Efficiency Nova Scotia\, as well as other resources that may be helpful. \n\n\nThere will be plenty of space for conversation\, so please bring your questions\, experiences\, and curiosity. Whether you’re new to Nova Scotia\, renting\, or settling into your first home\, this space is for you\, but everyone is welcome. \nPull up a chair\, and let’s talk about energy together. \n\n\nThis is a free event. Register in space below.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/kitchen-table-talks-keeping-energy-affordable-at-home/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008353-1780480800-1780516800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008352-1780394400-1780430400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008342-1780326000-1780333200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260522T174913Z
CREATED:20260522T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174913Z
UID:10008351-1780272000-1780358399@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile 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.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260320T173918Z
CREATED:20260320T173850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T173918Z
UID:10008019-1780135200-1780146000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Super Saturday: Spring Flower Crafts!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sydney library to make a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers! All materials provided.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/super-saturday-spring-flower-crafts/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260102T203449Z
CREATED:20260102T200539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T203449Z
UID:10007103-1780059600-1780066800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Fibre Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. \nTea provided.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/fibre-lunch-3/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260330T162023Z
CREATED:20260330T135434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162023Z
UID:10008038-1779993000-1779996600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Free & Open Source Software: What it is\, what it isn't\, and what it can do for you
DESCRIPTION:Join Mandy Ardelli-Roy for a casual\, interactive presentation about what free and open source software can do for you. \nDo you want to prolong the life of an old device? Maybe it’s telling you that you need a new operating system. If you want to avoid buying a new device and contributing to e-waste there are alternative free operating systems that you can use! Join Mandy to learn about Linux Mint\, and a variety of other programs and apps that might be useful to you. Can’t afford to pay for Microsoft Office? There are free office alternatives that Mandy can teach you about! Let’s simplify tech\, to save money and sanity. \nThis is a registered program. Please sign up below using your email or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/free-open-source-software-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-and-what-it-can-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/freeopporatingsystem-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260401T193236Z
CREATED:20260401T193236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193236Z
UID:10008118-1779966000-1779976800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from 11 AM – 2 PM\, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. \nBring 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. \nFunded by @NS Community Technology Network. \n \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays-at-the-mcconnell-library/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007377-1779906600-1779910200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION: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\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192757Z
CREATED:20260423T192213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T192757Z
UID:10008190-1779816600-1779823800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Craft Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our Spring Craft Supply Swap! \nWhy buy new when you can swap? Clear out your “someday” stash and refresh your creative materials with us!  \nHere’s how it works:\nBring bags/boxes of crafting supplies to the McConnell Library between Monday\, April 27th and Friday\, May 15th and receive a voucher to use to “shop” for the same number of bags on Tuesday\, May 26th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. This period is for voucher holders only.  \nThe public giveaway will occur on Wednesday May 27th from 10-12pm while supplies last!  \nAll items should be clean\, usable\, and in good condition.   \n✅ We accept:  cardstock\, fabric\, stickers\, scrapbooking supplies\, paint/brushes\, stamps\, markers\, colouring books\, Cardstock/patterned paper\, Crochet hooks\, yarn\, Polyfill stuffing\, Cricut supplies/leftover vinyl or iron-on and other assorted crafting supplies.  \n🚫 We will not accept: Partial glue bottles\, dried-out pens\, unorganized supplies\, or dangerous chemicals.   \n❓ Not sure if an item is eligible? Leave a comment and we’ll let you know!  \nPlease BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)! Any leftover items will be used to support programming at the Cape Breton Regional Library.  
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/spring-craft-supply-swap/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260102T194457Z
CREATED:20260102T194457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T194457Z
UID:10007083-1779805800-1779813000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? \nDrop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm \nSome instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean. \n*Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent\, guardian\, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess club).
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/chess-club-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T162004Z
CREATED:20260514T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162004Z
UID:10008341-1779721200-1779728400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Classical Chill
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo need to register\, walk in and leave whenever you like.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/classical-chill/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T194009Z
CREATED:20260326T194009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194009Z
UID:10008033-1779534000-1779537600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Heather Feather: Music for Growing Hearts and Minds!
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be hosting award winning Canadian children’s entertainer and disability activist: Heather Feather! Join us at the Sydney library for joyful\, inclusive music that nurtures children’s emotional growth and celebrates their unique selves! \nHeather is the recipient of the Parent’s Pick Award for: “Best Educational Products in the World” for 2024 and 2025 as well as: “Best Elementary Kids Products of 2025.” She is the East Coast Music Awards 2025 “Children’s Entertainer of the Year” and the recipient of Creative Child Magazine’s 2025 “CD of the Year” as well as their “Preferred Choice Award.” Her new children’s album has been nominated for a 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award. \nTo learn more about Heather you can visit her website at: https://heatherfeathermusic.com/
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/heather-feather-music-for-growing-hearts-and-minds/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HeatherFeathermini.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260320T172859Z
CREATED:20260320T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172859Z
UID:10008018-1779530400-1779541200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Super Saturday: The Great Library Bug Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Search high and low around the library to find all the hidden bugs! Can you spot them all and complete the hunt?
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/super-saturday-the-great-library-bug-hunt/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bughunt.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260102T203449Z
CREATED:20260102T200539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T203449Z
UID:10007102-1779454800-1779462000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Fibre Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. \nTea provided.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/fibre-lunch-3/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FL-mCc-jan-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120922Z
CREATED:20260513T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T120922Z
UID:10008274-1779445800-1779447600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Sugarwoods- ECMA Children's Artist of the Year Nominee
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Sydney library for a fun pop up concert from ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year Nominee: “Sugarwoods!” \nSugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist\, Educator\, and Producer based in Georgetown\, Texas.  Hailing from the east coast of Canada\, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006 for Leadership in the Arts. \nAs a folk singer & songwriter\, McMullin publishes under Sugarwoods.  Their group received an ECMA Nomination for Children’s Artist of the Year (2026).  As a solo performer\, Emma McMullin has been featured on CBC Radio One’s Songwriter’s Circle and awarded the Northrop Frye prize for Excellence in Songwriting.  Ms. McMullin is the founder of Good JuJu Records\, LLC\, where she produces music for everyone *but mostly for kids.  Her first full-length album\, Kind + Wild (published under Sugarwoods)\, is set to release Spring 2026.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/sugarwoods-music-for-kids/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12),Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SugarwoodsPost.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260401T193236Z
CREATED:20260401T193236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193236Z
UID:10008117-1779361200-1779372000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays from 11 AM – 2 PM\, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. \nBring 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. \nFunded by @NS Community Technology Network. \n \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tech-thursdays-at-the-mcconnell-library/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matthew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T181055Z
CREATED:20260414T181055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T181055Z
UID:10008158-1779301800-1779305400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Horror Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss William Peter Blatty’s classic horror novel “The Exorcist” with our Horror Book Club! Contact us at (902) 562-3161 and reserve your physical copy today\, or access the digital copy via Hoopla and start reading!\n\nRegister in space below.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/horror-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Horror-book-club-for-web.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173838Z
CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
UID:10007376-1779301800-1779305400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION: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\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-White-Simple-Quotes-of-the-Day-Instagram-Post.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131101Z
CREATED:20260421T131101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T131101Z
UID:10008176-1779283800-1779289200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Fire Services: The Hazards of Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
DESCRIPTION:Senior Safety Navigator Barry Gordon\, along with Dan Taylor & Steve MacKenzie from CBRM Fire Services will share some of the potential risks of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many electronic devices\, such as\, power tools\, tablets\, cell phones\, portable power banks\, and mobility aids. Know the dangers and learn how to be safe with these batteries. \nEveryone welcome. Registration not required.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/fire-services-the-hazards-of-rechargeable-lithium-batteries-2/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/safety-with-lithium-batteries-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150432Z
CREATED:20260422T150405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T150432Z
UID:10008184-1779215400-1779219000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Physio Health: Osteoarthritis in your hips & knees
DESCRIPTION:Join Physiotherapist Belinda Lau-Beaton to learn how to manage symptoms of osteoarthritis – focusing on the hips & knees. \nBelinda has over 30 years experience working in the orthopedic field. \nRegistration not required for this information session.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/physio-health-osteoarthritis-in-your-hips-knees/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbrl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Physio-series-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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