In this series of three paintings, Hanna Petrikina invites you to step into her lens and experience the world the way she does, in fragments. Like random objects at a flea market that end up together by chance, she saw patterns where others saw chaos. A stray piece of overheard folklore, a desire to intentionally […]
Stories are much better in a blanket fort! We provide the building supplies and snacks - you provide the pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. Register your family by emailing tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Explore your creative side at the Elmsdale Library with the Collage Club! We're busting out the scissors and glue and cutting up magazines and picture books to assemble a cool piece of art. You can also make postcards, vision boards, zines - whatever you want! Whether you're a seasoned collage pro or just looking to […]
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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 fun-filled story time at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft. Ages 2 - 4. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
There’s nothing better than a friend! Celebrate friendship with friendship bracelets, stories about perfect pairs like Elephant and Piggie and Frog and Toad, and more. Suitable for ages 4+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Get ready for Stewiacke Library’s most sensational puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Location: Stewiacke Community Centre
There’s no party like a slime party! Squishy, oozy, sticky, sparkly – you know it, you love it, it’s time to get slimy!on required and spaces limited. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Get ready for the Library's most sensational summer puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
We have made it to Asia on our 5th stop in the Amazing Race-Passport to Reading journey. We are learning about Asia’s largest mammal and making toothpaste for them.
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
We will mix it up each Friday. You might enjoy a giant board game, a sensory shenanigan or some process based art that you aren’t allowed to do at home. Make sure to wear your messy clothes! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. For children ages 0-2 This is a drop-in program. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Build, create, and explore! Lego Club is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild—one brick at a time. For ages 5-99 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
The 6th stop in our Amazing race- Passport to Reading is Europe. With so many museums holding so many of the world’s greatest art, we are going to try to create our own master piece. For school aged children.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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.
Need some extra time to reach your Summer Reading Club goal? Join us and our friends from United for Literacy under the reading tent. Hear stories or read on your own, play literacy games, and more! For ages 3-12 Location: Civic Square. In the case of rain, the event will take place inside the library.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Get creative and design your own one-of-a-kind tote bag! We'll provide the bags, paints, and inspiration—you bring the fun. Perfect for all ages and skill levels. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Ready to embark on a fantasy adventure? Join us at the Elmsdale library for action, drama, and dice! No experience required; all materials provided! For ages 9-12 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
We will mix it up each Friday. You might enjoy a giant board game, a sensory shenanigan or some process based art that you aren’t allowed to do at home. Make sure to wear your messy clothes! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us for an international storytime! We'll learn a little bit about different countries and cultures - and who knows, maybe you'll find a new favourite book along the way! This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Bring your little ones in today for some hopping, balancing, tip-toeing, and zig-zagging! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Trying to find some new books? We've got you covered! Journey deep into our shelves and fill out your very own passport to reading! This is a program for children. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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 fun-filled story time at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft. Ages 2 - 4. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Need some extra time to reach your Summer Reading Club goal? Join us and our friends from United for Literacy under the reading tent. Hear stories or read on your own, play literacy games, and more! For ages 3-12 Location: Civic Square. In the case of rain, the event will take place inside the library.
Get your game on! Visit us at the library to play some board games and more! This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. Bring your friends! All ages This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
It will be exactly as it sounds in the title. It will be messy, so don't wear anything you want to keep clean. *While supplies last. Ages 5+. In Person. Drop-In: no registration required.
Celebrate the end of summer with games, snacks, fun for the whole family! Join us for one last hoorah before the school year begins. For ages 3-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
We will mix it up each Friday. You might enjoy a giant board game, a sensory shenanigan or some process based art that you aren’t allowed to do at home. Make sure to wear your messy clothes! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. For children ages 0-2 This is a drop-in program. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Build, create, and explore! Lego Club is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild—one brick at a time. For ages 5-99 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Have you ever wished you could fly like a bird or hover like a dragonfly? Let’s explore all the extraordinary animals that fly. Learn about birds by identifying their unique calls. Analyze the characteristics of different insect wings. Mimic how animals soar by experimenting with a glider. Create a butterfly and discover how they move […]
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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 award-winning African Nova Scotian singer-songwriter and entertainer Julia Tynes from 2:00pm-3:00pm for an interactive music experience full of singing, learning, and joyful expression. There will also be games, a cake, and more to celebrate the end of an amazing summer. Location: Civic Square. In the case of rain, the party will take place inside […]
Ready to embark on a fantasy adventure? Join us at the Elmsdale library for action, drama, and dice! No experience required; all materials provided! For ages 9-12 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
The summer is coming to an end. Join Kim and Karri for a fun activity to celebrate the end of Sumer Reading Club and Summer break. For school aged children.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us once a month to play games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros, sample some indie games, trade Pokémon, and catch the latest in gaming news - all at your local library! For tweens/teens In-Person, drop in – For more information, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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 fun-filled story time at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft. Ages 2 - 4. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Edmund Doyle is known for his books detailing the rules of card and board games. We will have a selection of both on hand for you to chose from and we will be playing according to the rules. Ages 3+ with their adults. In-person. Drop-in: no registration necessary.
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. For children ages 0-2 This is a drop-in program. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Build, create, and explore! Lego Club is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild—one brick at a time. For ages 5-99 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.