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.
Take Home Craft Kits
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary kids. Drop In: No registration necessary
Scavenger Hunt – Spring
Spring is full of exciting changes in nature, and you'll be searching for them--right here at the library! All ages. In-person: drop-in, no registration necessary.
Monday, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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April 7, 2026 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Storytime
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April 8, 2026 -Storytime
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April 8, 2026 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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April 8, 2026 -Escape Room
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.
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
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
Escape Room
Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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April 9, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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April 9, 2026 -Story time
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.
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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April 10, 2026 -Bored Games
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
Bored Games
You can never say you are bored at the library. We have games to play and we are pulling them out for something to do. Grab a friend, come to the library, and beat them in any board game we have in the building. School age. In person, drop-in: no registration required.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Storytime
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April 11, 2026 -Toddler Time
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April 11, 2026 -Rockin’ Rainbows – Science and Stories
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April 11, 2026 -Lego Club
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April 11, 2026 -Heart of a Lumberman
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
Rockin’ Rainbows – Science and Stories
Come learn all about how rainbows hide in plain sight! Listen to a rainbow story, then watch rainbows emerge, walk and blend all around us. Ages 3+ This is a drop in program. 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.
Heart of a Lumberman
Stewiacke native, Mark Baker, will be in to read from his new book and answer questions. Heart of a Lumberman is a story of courage, survival and the quiet weight carried home. The story is based on Mark’s grandfather, Frank Baker: a Canadian artilleryman who fought Vimy Ridge and returned home to build a life […]
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.