7 events found.
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.
Giant Board Game Day!
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
LEGO Day!
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
Monday, March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026 -Giant Board Games
Giant Board Games
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.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026 -Saint Patrick’s Day Party!
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March 17, 2026 -Puppet show
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March 17, 2026 -Puppet show
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March 17, 2026 -Super Heroes Unite
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March 17, 2026 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Saint Patrick’s Day Party!
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
Puppet show
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.
Puppet show
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.
Super Heroes Unite
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 […]
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, March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 18, 2026 -Craft Party
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March 18, 2026 -Storytime
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March 18, 2026 -Animal Portraits
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March 18, 2026 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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March 18, 2026 -Pelts, Tracks & Traditions
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March 18, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 18, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 18, 2026 -Bigfoot vs. Fairies
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March 18, 2026 -Teen Movie & Pizza Night
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Craft Party
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.
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.
Animal Portraits
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
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.
Pelts, Tracks & Traditions
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
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Bigfoot vs. Fairies
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
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
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.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 19, 2026 -Magic Potion Lab
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March 19, 2026 -Earthworks! A Mad Science Workshop
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March 19, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 19, 2026 -Paint Day
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March 19, 2026 -Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
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March 19, 2026 -6 Day Zoo
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March 19, 2026 -Silent Reading Book Club- March Break Edition
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Magic Potion Lab
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
Earthworks! A Mad Science Workshop
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
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! For ages 5-12 To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Paint Day
It’s paint day at the library! We are painting a colorful owl. Put on your messy clothes, email or call to register (limited spots), and get ready to produce your new favorite art work. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@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
6 Day Zoo
Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further! The 6 Day Zoo will present a wide variety of reptiles and mammals from all over the world! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Silent Reading Book Club- March Break Edition
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.
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026 -Maritime Marionettes
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March 20, 2026 -Maritime Marionettes
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March 20, 2026 -Beach Party Day!
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March 20, 2026 -Maritime Marionettes
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March 20, 2026 -Candy Chemistry
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March 20, 2026 -Tween D & D
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March 20, 2026 -Family Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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March 20, 2026 -Breakout Room- “The Litter Bugs”
Maritime Marionettes
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
Maritime Marionettes
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
Beach Party Day!
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
Maritime Marionettes
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
Candy Chemistry
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
Tween D & D
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
Family Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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.
Breakout Room- “The Litter Bugs”
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 […]
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026 -Storytime
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March 21, 2026 -Lego Building Competition
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March 21, 2026 -Video Game Club
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March 21, 2026 -Video Game Club
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 Building Competition
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.
Video Game Club
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
Video Game Club
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
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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