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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 […]
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 21, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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October 22, 2024 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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October 22, 2024 -Homeschoolers Haven
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October 22, 2024 -Costume Swap
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October 22, 2024 -Crafternoon with Bernie
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October 22, 2024 -Haunted House Luminaries
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October 22, 2024 -Collage Club
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October 22, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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October 22, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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October 22, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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October 22, 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.
Homeschoolers Haven
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.
Costume Swap
Drop off your old Halloween costume at the library between October 1st and 21st. Come out October 22nd to pick out your outfit for this years Halloween party This is a drop in program. No registration is needed.
Crafternoon with Bernie
It’s spooky season. Be prepared to make a scary craft with Bernie. Suitable for school age children. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Haunted House Luminaries
A simple craft for preschoolers to adults using paper bags, markers and tea lights. Add your own touch and make your house as spooky as you want. All ages are encouraged to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Collage Club
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 season collage pro or just looking to […]
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 23, 2024
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October 23, 2024 -Storytime
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October 23, 2024 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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October 23, 2024 -Halloween Potion Lab
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.
Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required.
Halloween Potion Lab
Double, double, toil and trouble, try experiments that fizz and bubble! We’re making pretend witches’ brews and looking at the real science behind what makes them work. For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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October 24, 2024 -Virtual Author Visit: Lawrence Hill
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October 24, 2024 -Baby Rhyme Time
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October 24, 2024 -Tales for Tots
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October 24, 2024 -Pumpkin Terror
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October 24, 2024 -Art Exploration Series for Kids
Virtual Author Visit: Lawrence Hill
Lawrence Hill is the author of adult novels such as The Book of Negroes and The Illegal. He has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and is a member of the Order of Canada. His first book for children is the middle-grade novel Beatrice and Croc Harry. Join us on Zoom to learn about his children’s book, […]
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.
Pumpkin Terror
Want to see what happen when we put a pumpkin in a sealed jar for the next 9 months? We are preparing our pumpkin terrarium for the school year. Let’s see what transpires with a rotting pumpkin. This is suitable for school age children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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 25, 2024
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October 25, 2024 -Chefs in Training: Slice it! Squish it! Dip it!
Chefs in Training: Slice it! Squish it! Dip it!
Ready to learn chopping, peeling, dicing, and slicing? Join our youth workshop to get some hands-on kitchen skills using fruits and veggies. You’ll also make your own hummus dip! Ages 6-12 Space is limited – email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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October 26, 2024 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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October 26, 2024 -Storytime
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October 26, 2024 -Toddler Time
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October 26, 2024 -Toddler Time
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October 26, 2024 -Autumn Wreath Making
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October 26, 2024 -Lego Club
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October 26, 2024 -Chefs in Training Presents: Slice It! Squish It! Dip It! (CANCELLED)
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.
Toddler Time
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
Toddler Time
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. Ages 0-2 Drop in. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Autumn Wreath Making
Spruce up your décor with an autumn wreath. DIY paper wreath making for the kids and we have all the supplies! Drop in, registration is not required – Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Lego Club
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.
Chefs in Training Presents: Slice It! Squish It! Dip It! (CANCELLED)
Ready to learn chopping, peeling, dicing, and slicing? Join our youth workshop to get some hands on kitchen skills using fruits and veggies. You’ll also make your own hummus dip! For ages 6-16 To register: email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-639-2481
Sunday, October 27, 2024
No events on this day.
