Week of Events
For the Love of Painting
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.
Monday, February 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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February 24, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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February 24, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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February 24, 2026 -Story and a Craft
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February 24, 2026 -Collage Club
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February 24, 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.
Story and a Craft
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.
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 seasoned collage pro or just looking to […]
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 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026 -Storytime
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February 25, 2026 -Storytime
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February 25, 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 26, 2026
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February 26, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 26, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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February 26, 2026 -Story time
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February 26, 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.
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.
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 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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February 28, 2026 -Storytime
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February 28, 2026 -Toddler Time
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February 28, 2026 -Author Visit with Lindsay Ruck
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February 28, 2026 -Family Art Workshop: Africville’s Legacy
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February 28, 2026 -Lego Club
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February 28, 2026 -Family Movie Matinee: Zooptopia(PG)(POSTPONED. Date to be determined)
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.
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
Author Visit with Lindsay Ruck
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 […]
Family Art Workshop: Africville’s Legacy
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.
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.
Family Movie Matinee: Zooptopia(PG)(POSTPONED. Date to be determined)
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.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
No events on this day.