All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
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Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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We are making buttons to observe Family Literary Day. Design, color, and then make a button showing your support of Family Literacy. For school aged children. 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 […]
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 […] 
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. |
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Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details |
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Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required. 
Join us Thursday mornings in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. 
Karri is cooking up some fun things with food. Bring your empty bellies and inquisitive minds to play with food.. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Kids will get creative, use their hands, and make a take-home craft—perfect for the season.. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary |
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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
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Join local rug hooking artist Bev Levine for a workshop tailored to kids and their grown-ups. In this 3-hour session you will learn the basics of rug hooking and leave with a heart to hang on your wall. All supplies provided. Please note – this workshop requires one adult for one child. Ages 7-12 with […] |
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All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
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We want to clean our craft cupboards. Join Bernie and Kim in making some original masterpieces while sifting through all our craft supplies. For school aged children. 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. |
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Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required.
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Pencils and paint aren’t the only things you can use to make a self-portrait. Get ready to create silly versions of your face using clay, collage, and candy! For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us Thursday mornings in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.
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To celebrate the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, we are going to tour Italy. Come in for a fun virtual visit. For school aged children This is a drop in program. Registration is not required. 
Picture this: A room full of children, quietly sipping hot chocolate, nibbling on popcorn, doodling, or relaxing as they listen to the librarian read aloud from a novel. If this sounds like fun, then please join us for Read it Out Loud, a book club for children ages 6-12 To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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Want some time to hangout with your friends? Come to the library for some tween time with your besties. You get the program room all to yourself with some fun craft supplies an board games. It’s your time, you decide what you want to do. For ages 8-12 This is a drop in program. No […]
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary 
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 |
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A nutrition program will be offered at the Elmsdale library involving hands-on activities. This program is a joint partnership with CEHPL – Elmsdale library and NSHealth For ages 5-12 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required. |
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All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ 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. |
3 events,
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details |
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Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us Thursday mornings in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. 
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
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Celebrate African Heritage Month and the Olympic Winter Games by learning about Black athletes who made Olympic sport history for Canada! For school aged children This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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Create a bold Valentine heart using colourful string woven around small nails. This hands-on craft combines creativity, fine motor skills, and a little patience to make a piece of art kids will be proud to display. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Picture this: A room full of children, quietly sipping hot chocolate, nibbling on popcorn, doodling, or relaxing as they listen to the librarian read aloud from a novel. If this sounds like fun, then please join us for Read it Out Loud, a book club for children ages 6-12 To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
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Are you nervous that it’s Friday the 13th? Do you avoid crossing paths with black cats? Do you toss salt over your shoulder? Let’s talk about superstitions. For school aged children This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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Stop by the Children’s Desk for a colourful Mardi Gras mask take-and-make craft! While supplies last. This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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Come along and make Valentine Cards for your family, friends, and classmates. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in - Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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 |
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All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
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We are doing our own Olympics. Join Bernie for some fun and games. School Age. In-person. Drop-in, no registration 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. |
3 events,
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required.
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We all know that salt makes food taste better, but did you know that it can also be used for science experiments and art projects? Explore all things salt and enjoy a snack at Science Studio! Ages 8-14 |
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Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator who has illustrated many beloved and bestselling books for young people, including The Proudest Blue with Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, The Inquisitor’s Tale with Adam Gidwitz, and the Yasmin series with Saadia Faruqi. Hatem will join us on Zoom from New Brunswick! For ages 5-10 Register by […]
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us Thursday mornings in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Cheer on Team Canada! We’re hosting an Olympic watch party at the Mount Uniacke Library! Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games 2026. There will be treats!
Picture this: A room full of children, quietly sipping hot chocolate, nibbling on popcorn, doodling, or relaxing as they listen to the librarian read aloud from a novel. If this sounds like fun, then please join us for Read it Out Loud, a book club for children ages 6-12 To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
2 events,
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
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 |
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It’s Olympics season! Come and test your skills in Minute to Win It games, including Coin Stack, Pencil Toss, Cup Stacking and more. For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required
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Join the North Shore Garden Club for a Seed Swap! Bring seeds to share if you have them — if not, that’s okay too. Everyone is welcome to come, connect, and take home seeds for the growing season. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. |
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All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. 
Bernie wants to read you a story. Come for the story and stay for the craft. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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 […]
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. |
3 events,
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details |
4 events,
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Join us Thursday mornings in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Picture this: A room full of children, quietly sipping hot chocolate, nibbling on popcorn, doodling, or relaxing as they listen to the librarian read aloud from a novel. If this sounds like fun, then please join us for Read it Out Loud, a book club for children ages 6-12 To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
1 event,
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary |
6 events,
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
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Join us for a visit with Nova Scotia author Lindsay Ruck as she reads from her books, "This Big Heart" and "My Nova Scotia." Lindsay R. Ruck, born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is a graduate of Carleton University’s School of Journalism in Ottawa. Since graduating in 2008, she has worked in the marketing, communications and […]
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Join artist and educator Kim Cain for a special art workshop, Africville's Legacy. Pair watercolour and acrylic painting with collage, and learn about the community of Africville, its history, and destruction while making a 3-dimensional pop-up of Africville. This program is great for children ages 8+ with an adult. Drop-In: No registration required.
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Hop on over to the Truro Library for a family movie! Zootopia (rated PG) is the exciting and heartwarming story of a rookie bunny cop and a con artist fox who have to work together to uncover a conspiracy. Snacks provided. This is a drop in program. Registration is not required. |
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Sean Benton paints in an expressive realist style. His images replicate realism with an emphasis on the elements of art and design. Sean hopes viewers experience familiarity depicted in new ways. The works currently on display vary in subject matter with portraits, landscape, architecture, and still life. All ages. Drop-in. In-person, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area. |
