Week of Events
Mardi Gras Take-and-Make Craft
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.
Monday, February 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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February 10, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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February 10, 2026 -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. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. 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.
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, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Storytime
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February 11, 2026 -Storytime
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February 11, 2026 -Homeschoolers Hangout
Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft For children 2-4. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. Please note there will be no Storytime on January 24,28,and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 12, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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February 12, 2026 -Story time
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February 12, 2026 -Black Canadian Athletes
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February 12, 2026 -Heart String Art
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February 12, 2026 -Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
Baby Rhyme Time
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.
Baby Rhyme Time
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.
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.
Story time
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Black Canadian Athletes
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.
Heart String Art
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
Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
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
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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February 13, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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February 13, 2026 -Friday the 13th
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Friday the 13th
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.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Valentine’s Day Card Making
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February 14, 2026 -Toddler Time
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February 14, 2026 -Storytime
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February 14, 2026 -Lego Club
Valentine’s Day Card Making
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
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
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. Please note there will be no Storytime on January 24,28,and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
No events on this day.