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Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. All ages are welcome. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Lorne Julien is a proud Mi'kmaw artist and member of Millbrook First Nation, We'kopekitk, Nova Scotia. He specializes in contemporary Indigenous acrylic paintings and murals. He believes that incorporating Indigenous art in public spaces is a simple act of reconciliation and moving forward in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. His intention is to […]
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
Join award-winning, local author Marjorie Simmins as she reads from her most recent book In Search of Puffins: Stories of Loss, Light and Flight - a story of grit and determination to find light and purpose again after great loss. Adults, teens. In-person, drop in: no registration necessary.
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]
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. […]
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.
Futureworx will be at the Truro Library to provide information about their services and programs. This will be a one-on-one, drop in opportunity to have your questions answered. Adults, teens. In-person, no registration required.
Lorne Julian is the creator behind the art exhibit Msit No'kmaq, All My Relations running through September and October at the Truro Library. He will be on site to talk with you about his pieces. All ages. Drop-in, no registration required.
Join Senior Safety Coordinator Doug MacDonald, as he discusses the various frauds and scams prevalent within our community and provides information about how to stay safe. Adults. In-person. Drop in, no registration required.
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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.
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]
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. […]
Next Ride, a provincial electric transportation education and engagement program operated by the Clean Foundation, will be offering free test drives for the following electric vehicles: Chevrolet Silverado EV Hyundai Ioniq 5 E-bike Adults. In person. Drop-in: no registration required.
Join us in the Maker Lab for a weekly craft and explore our usual Maker Lab activities, such as LEGO, magnetic tiles, robotics, and more! This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
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.
Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitioner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. Ages 18+. Drop in or Register: valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.ca
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
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. […]
Fall is in the air! Time to create! Come on in and make your own art using leaves and paint. This program is open to all ages. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Join us in the Maker Lab for a weekly craft and explore our usual Maker Lab activities, such as LEGO, magnetic tiles, robotics, and more! This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
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.
You're invited to our 75th Anniversary fund raising Gala. October 18, 2025, 7p.m. to 10p.m. Wonderland themed! Tickets are $75 each; book of 6 tickets for $400 Cash Bar - 19+ Event Please help us fundraise for a New Library Van! Tickets available for sale at all our library branches Also call 902-895-4183 to reserve […]
Join John Kamphuis, Director of IT at Patterson Law, for an informative session on Cybersecurity. With over 30 years of experience in the field, John will share insights on how to protect networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or misuse. Learn about the core principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, […]
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in October to pick up your copy of Katherena Vermette's The Break and join us on the 24th to discuss. Adults. In-person.
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.
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.
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]
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. […]
Join us in the Maker Lab for a weekly craft and explore our usual Maker Lab activities, such as LEGO, magnetic tiles, robotics, and more! This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
Turn up the heat on your creativity! This workshop will guide you through the scorch painting process, where designs magically appear on wood with just a little paint and heat. A fun, beginner-friendly way to make rustic, one-of-a-kind art. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitioner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. Ages 18+. Drop in or Register: valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.ca
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.
Futureworx will be at the Truro Library to provide information about their services and programs. This will be a one-on-one, drop in opportunity to have your questions answered. Adults, teens. In-person, no registration required.
Wear your favourite costume and let's get a little spooky. Enjoy some games, crafts and snacks. All ages. In-person. Drop in: no registration necessary.
Bernie has a story and a craft she wants to share with you. In September she wants to play with paper bags. Can you guess what story she is reading? For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Join us for a community info session on the Town's plan to protect Victoria Park from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Learn about how the Town has been treating Victoria Park's hemlock trees in order to preserve one of Truro's most cherished green spaces and find out how you can play a role in its […]
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
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.
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]
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. […]
Nova Scotia Health and their Registered Dietitian will be visiting the Elmsdale Library to help you with meal planning. Let’s get inspired! Adults. Registration required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join us in the Maker Lab for a weekly craft and explore our usual Maker Lab activities, such as LEGO, magnetic tiles, robotics, and more! This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
Every month we are picking a cookbook to highlight. Come in and pick a recipe. Make it at home. Come in and share with the others how good, bad or indifferent it was on the last Thursday of the month. We will be displaying the cookbook beginning the first week of the month. All ages. […]
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.
Is your tablet confusing? Having trouble downloading an app to your phone or don’t know what an app means? Want to learn more about TikTok? Drop into the library with your questions and we can help. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.