Week of Events
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Tech Help by Appointment
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
Mi’kmaq History Month Videos
Explore lives, culture and history. Watch videos from the Mi’kmaq History Month website and the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre. We will have tablets set up for just this purpose. For ages 7 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Monday, October 14, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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October 15, 2024 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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October 15, 2024 -Banned Book Club
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October 15, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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October 15, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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October 15, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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October 15, 2024 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. The session will take place at the public library. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
Banned Book Club
Let’s talk about banned books. Why is a book banned? Is it ok to read a banned book? Join the Banned Book Club and read a banned book. Can we say “banned” too many times? We are discussing picture books that have been banned.. For ages 9-12 This is a drop in program. No registration […]
Heroes & Adventurers
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.
Heroes & Adventurers
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.
Maker Lab Fun Time
Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 16, 2024 -Storytime
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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October 17, 2024 -Baby Rhyme Time
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October 17, 2024 -Tales for Tots
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October 17, 2024 -Tween Trivia: Video Game Edition
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October 17, 2024 -Art Exploration Series for Kids
Baby Rhyme Time
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Tales for Tots
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.
Tween Trivia: Video Game Edition
So you think you are a gamer? Do you know video games both new and old? Put your knowledge to the test and bring home the trophy! For ages 8-12. This is a virtual and in person program. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and […]
Art Exploration Series for Kids
We will be offering six different sessions where children can explore and develop the necessary skills of working with their hands in a fun way. Suitable for artists and non-artists alike! All supplies provided. Limit 10 per session October 3rd - Exploring Drawing - registration opens September 19 October 10th - Exploring Painting - - […]
Friday, October 18, 2024
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October 18, 2024 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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October 18, 2024 -After School Special
Homeschoolers Hangout
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
After School Special
We are reading a picture book and doing a fun activity to go with it. Please plan to take 30 minutes and enjoy a fun picture book. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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October 19, 2024 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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October 19, 2024 -Storytime
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October 19, 2024 -Storytime With Auntie Rouge
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October 19, 2024 -Wool Spinning Spin In
Maker Lab Open Hours
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.
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Storytime With Auntie Rouge
Join us for a drag story time with Auntie Rouge (a.k.a. Rouge Fatale), reading fabulous children's books all about love, acceptance, and rainbows! About Rouge Fatale: With a heart as big as her mouth, Rouge Fatale is Atlantic Canada's legendary drag performer who holds a plethora of awards under her wig. Rouge had an amazing four-year […]
Wool Spinning Spin In
What does will spinning involve? Do you have questions? Geraldine Wesley will be here to share her knowledge of sheep and her wool spinning skills. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
No events on this day.