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. 
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. |
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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. 
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. |
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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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Join us in the Maker Lab to make flip-books and pop-up books! Ages 8-14 Drop in. No registration is required. |
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.
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 |
3 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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Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day! Watch the story performed by our library puppets, and create your own themed crafts. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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We are having a fun fort building night for families. Come to the library after hours to make some forts, play some games, and eat some snacks. Families need to register. Space is limited. Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with […] |
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3 events,
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. |
4 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 |
5 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 |
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Come in and build, explore, and create with hundreds of blocks, including our new big blue foam blocks! All ages are welcome. This event is a drop-in. No registration is required.
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary |
5 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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Sean Benton is the artist behind the exhibit For the Love of Painting running from March 1st to April 24th at the Truro Library. He will be on site to talk with you about the paintings included in this display. All Ages. Drop-in. In-Person, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area. |
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Head to the Children’s Area to play life-sized versions of Connect 4, Snakes and Ladders, Sorry, and more! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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Get ready for Truro Library's most sensational puppet show, featuring stories both old and new! Our puppets will knock your socks off! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library. We will have games, scavenger hunt, crafts and more! For all ages Drop in. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Get ready for Truro Library's most sensational puppet show, featuring stories both old and new! Our puppets will knock your socks off! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Start your March Break activities at the library with a fun filled afternoon of Super Heroes. We are picking our Super Hero persons, testing our skills, and trying to save the world (or maybe just Mount Uniacke). Be sure to register because space is limited. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email […]
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 make a spring-themed suncatcher, or share your creativity with open craft time! For ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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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The animals are visiting so we thought we would try our hand at creating animal portraits. Be sure to register for this fun craft and then plan to stay for the 6 Day Zoo visiting the library at 12pm. For school aged children Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Join us for an engaging look at local wildlife and traditional trapping practices. Learn about animal tracks, pelts, and the skills and stories connected to life on the land. A respectful exploration of nature, heritage, and rural knowledge. For ages 6-14 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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What lives in the forest but is (almost) never seen? Bigfoot! Wait, no, fairies! Come for activities, crafts, and snacks all about these strange creatures! For ages 7-12 Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register
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Starting March 3rd, visit the Teen Room during open hours to vote for the March Break movie of your choice. Then come on March 18th to watch the movie and taste test pizzas from all over town! For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. Registration is not required. |
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Have we got games for you! Check out our giant games including Tetris, Connect 4, and Jenga. See you at the library! All ages are welcome. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Double, double, toil and trouble, try experiments that change colour and bubble! We’re making pretend witches’ brews and looking at the real science behind what makes them work. For ages 7-12 Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register
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Mad Science is at the Elmsdale library for you to check out some rock samples to find out how they are made and to learn more about our Earth’s layers. For ages 3-11 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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 
Want to join a book club where you don’t have to talk to others. Bring a book or come early and check out a book. We will make sure it is quiet to read for the hour. For adults This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
9 events,
Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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It’s the first day of Spring and one step closer to summer so let’s have a beach party! Join us at the library for some summer fun. Bring along your sandals, sunglasses and your sun hat!! All ages are welcome. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Discover the surprising science hiding in the bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is. For ages 6-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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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Plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team up with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to save Luigi from the evil Bowser! Rated PG, snacks provided. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Karri has a break out room. Can you solve the puzzle to unlock the locks? Grab a friend and give it a try. Everyone who solves the puzzles gets a prize and a ballot for the big prize (it’s a good one). For school aged children This is a drop in program. No registration is […] |
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Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday? Come on in to the Elmsdale library and use your imagination and create something awesome!. All ages. Drop in. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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You bring your imagination, and we will provide the blocks. Drop in and build a creation. The projects will be judged, and Lego gift cards awarded to the winners! Two age categories: 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 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
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 |
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1 event, |
5 events,
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.
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We have some tiny canvases and want to see how creative you can be. Join Bernie to make your masterpiece. Then we are going to put them on display for everyone to see. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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. |
4 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 |
6 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.
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Ashley Spires is a Canadian children's book author and illustrator. She is the creator of the Binky the Space Cat graphic novels series and the 2014 bestselling picture book, The Most Magnificent Thing. Ages 5 and up Virtual (Zoom). To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 |
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 |
5 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 
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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Bernie loves the Easter holiday. She has a fun craft to celebrate all things bunnies. For school aged children. This is a drop in program.
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,
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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Spring is full of exciting changes in nature, and you'll be searching for them--right here at the library! All ages. In-person: drop-in, no registration necessary. 
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary kids. Drop In: No registration necessary
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Wondering what you can make and do with playdough? Come and discover your creative talents! For ages 3+ 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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No school, we have just the thing. Pop into the library for an Easter Scavenger Hunt. As always there is a prize if you find all the hidden eggs School Age. In-person. 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 |
5 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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