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.
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.
Come discuss Stephen Graham Jones’ book "I Was A Teenage Slasher” Books available from your library (both physical copies and digital). For more info, contact the library at 902-562-3161. Register in space below.
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Para Hockey - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game
It's time for an over-the-rainbow Lego challenge in Oz! Use Lego blocks to complete a challenge and try your hand at a Wicked scavenger hunt to win a small prize. This is an open event; no registration is required.
We are off to see the Wizard! Follow the yellow brick road and make your way through the magical land of Oz with our children's side obstacle course! Be sure to avoid the flying monkeys! We have a feeling you aren't in Kansas anymore. This is an open event; no registration is required.
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.
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
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Sydney Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You've always had the power, my dear. You've had it all along! This… Read More »Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
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.
Join artist Jeff Wilson for an engaging workshop on how to create your own comic book. From creating characters to layout and composition Jeff is here to help form your ideas into reality! This program is for ages 13 and up. Please register by email below.
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
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.
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
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.
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
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.
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