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 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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April 14, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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April 14, 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.
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.
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 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Storytime
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April 15, 2026 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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.
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.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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April 16, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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April 16, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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April 16, 2026 -Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
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April 16, 2026 -National Canadian Film Day- Firehart
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.
Afterschool Survival
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is 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
National Canadian Film Day- Firehart
Celebrate Canadian film with a fun movie for kids! Join us at the library for a family-friendly film and a cozy afternoon of storytelling and adventure on the big screen. Ages 8-14 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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April 17, 2026 -Tween D & D
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April 17, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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
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
Afterschool Survival
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Storytime
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April 18, 2026 -Book & Puzzle Swap
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April 18, 2026 -April Showers Storytime
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April 18, 2026 -Video Game Club
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April 18, 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.
Book & Puzzle Swap
Bring the books and puzzles you’ve finished to our swap and go home with something new to you! Drop-in: No registration required.
April Showers Storytime
Spring is in the air along with flowers and raindrops! Join us for Storytime at the Elmsdale library. For children Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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, April 19, 2026
No events on this day.