Discover a community of writers at the library! Our Writer’s Group provides a relaxed, encouraging environment to discuss works-in-progress. Bring your notebook, your ideas, and your love of words.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Donna Vigliucci is the artist behind the exhibit Wild: Burned into Being, running from May 1 to June 30 at the Truro Library. She will be on site to talk with you about the works included in this display, as well as pyrography, the process used to create the works. All Ages. In-person, Drop-in, no […]
Welcome summer with the music of Consort! This three person ensemble will charm and entertain patrons from the 2nd floor mezzanine space. All ages. In-person. Drop-in, no registration required.
After finding immense wealth in the Yukon and becoming known as “The Klondike King,” Big Alex MacDonald dies nearly penniless. A century later, the author purchases Alex’s family land in Nova Scotia and discovers lasting riches in nature, family, and community. Born in the Netherlands under occupation in 1943, the author grew up in Antigonish […]
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Capture the moment and explore your creativity at our Photography Club! Whether you’re using a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or just your phone, all skill levels are welcome. Share your photos, learn new techniques, and get inspired by fellow photography enthusiasts Adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Fiber art for all ages and abilities. Learn to knit or crochet, bring a project you are working on, or just come hang out with the club for some social time. All ages welcome. Drop in, no registration required.
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. .
We are reading Canadian authors all this year. We are discussing Joy Fielding’s The Housekeeper. This will be our last get together until September. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
Workers from the Truro Housing Outreach Society will be at the library to offer housing and outreach support services for folks experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. This can include access to survival supplies, client case management and care plans, assistance with rental and subsidy applications, sending paperwork to agencies, and interfacing with landlords. Adults. In-person. […]
Looking for a new book club in the area? Branching Out might be for you! We're a non-traditional book club with a goal to introduce new genres and to encourage inspiring conversations. In June we are reading and celebrating Black authors. This is an adult program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for […]
Unwind and explore your creative side with a fun and casual craft session. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy the process. This is an adult program.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Fiber art for all ages and abilities. Learn to knit or crochet, bring a project you are working on, or just come hang out with the club for some social time. All ages welcome. Drop in, no registration required.
Calling all Makers! Drop by for a relaxing afternoon to hang out with fellow crafters. Bring along your ongoing projects like knitting, crochet, needlework, painting or other hands on crafts. No registration, drop in.
Are you retired, new to the area, or just looking to connect with some new people? We would love to see you and welcome you to the library! Light refreshments available. In person, drop in. For more details call us at (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
The Annual General Meeting for the Colchester-East Hants Public Library Foundation will be held on June 24, 2026, beginning at 6:30pm. This meeting is open to members of the public, and will be held at the Truro Library in the Maker Lab.
Workers from the Truro Housing Outreach Society will be at the library to offer housing and outreach support services for folks experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. This can include access to survival supplies, client case management and care plans, assistance with rental and subsidy applications, sending paperwork to agencies, and interfacing with landlords. Adults. In-person. […]
We have DYI Mosaic Craft kits for you to enjoy and get crafty! A great social time too! This is an adult program. To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Discover a community of writers at the library! Our Writer’s Group provides a relaxed, encouraging environment to discuss works-in-progress, explore writing prompts, and grow your craft. Bring your notebook, your ideas, and your love of words. This is an adult program. This is an adult program. No registration is required.
Discover a community of writers at the library! Our Writer’s Group provides a relaxed, encouraging environment to discuss works-in-progress. Bring your notebook, your ideas, and your love of words.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Celebrate Pride at the library with all kinds of rainbow crafts! Make something to take home or get ready for the parade with a rainbow you can wear. For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
We are going to try our hand at water color painting and journaling. We have all the supplies for this project. It will be an ongoing program to be decided by the group. Registration is limited so be sure to sign up soon. This is an adult program. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join our warm and welcoming circle of friends who gather to spin, share, and connect. Whether you’re an experienced spinner or just curious about the craft, bring your wheel (or your curiosity!) and enjoy the rhythmic hum of fiber becoming yarn. There’s laughter, learning, and a touch of old-fashioned magic in every spin. Drop In. No registration necessary.
