May 1, 2026 - Service Changes : Please be advised: Due to a lack of sustainable core library funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, and the high cost of maintaining online resources, we will be making the following changes to Hoopla - Beginning May 1, 2026, the monthly personal borrowing limit will be reduced from 5 titles to 3 titles per person.
March 24, 2026 - Service Changes : Due to a lack of sustainable core library funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, and the high cost of maintaining some online services, we no longer offer Rocket Languages effective April 1, 2026.
Sandra (Sam) Dill has been an avid supporter of community health and well-being through her various roles in nursing and community organizations. Yet unbeknownst to some, her passion and skill for art are the other side of her, that also inspire and better her community. Get to know her in a different light through her […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.
Welcome fall to your home with a charming harvest wreath. All supplies are provided. To Participate To register, email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call (902) 657-3064.
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us at Elmsdale library to meet new people, share your creative projects, try your hand at a game of cards and other activities.For adults of all ages. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. For adults. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Learn to quickly and easily download FREE eBooks, Audiobooks, and eMagazines from the library's OverDrive digital collection onto your tablet or mobile phone. This is an introductory course to using the Libby app. How to Participate To register, call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Let's turn old books into something new! Join us for two sessions to complete this book-ish craft. Materials provided (but feel free to bring a wire coat hanger if you have one). To register, email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
An introduction to small-batch, lacto-fermentated vegetables. With demonstrations of both the 'brining' and 'dry-salting' methods. We will cover the basics of how and why to ferment vegetables, materials and tools needed, and troubleshooting tips. Fermented veggies add dynamic flavour to your cooking, are easy to digest and have added nutritional value! This program is presented […]
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.
Let's talk books! Easy, informal discussion about the month's selection. This month, we'll be discussing The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe. Drop-in, no registration required.
Hear Lesley Crewe read from her latest novel, Nosy Parker, which brings readers to 1960s Montreal & features a nosy would-be child detective searching for the truth about her mother. No registration required, but space is limited.
Join us for an afternoon with Michelle Wamboldt, author of Birth Road, a bold and evocative work of historical fiction set in Truro, Nova Scotia, told in startling vignettes. Copies will be available for sale. No registration required, but space is limited.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. For adults. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Get your game on! Join us for a fun-filled hour of board games. Play some old favourites or try a new one. All ages welcome. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Turn your wine glass into Halloween Candle holder! Suitable For Adults all ages Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.
Get an insider’s look at Diwali, the Festival of Lights, from our presenter Simran Kaur and see a rangoli demonstration (a traditional Indian art form using coloured sand or powder to decorate a flat surface). All ages. No registration required.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. For adults. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Let's turn old books into something new! Join us for two sessions to complete this book-ish craft. Materials provided (but feel free to bring a wire coat hanger if you have one). To register, email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.
Would like to learn to play or advance your skills? Join us at the library for a ukulele night with Lyn. All adults welcome. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. For adults. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Nova Scotia artists Joy Laking and Susan Paterson are the creators behind the art exhibit running through November and December at the Truro Library! Come and see their artwork on the second floor of the library. They will be on site to talk with you about their art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on […]
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.
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us for an author reading with Laszlo Lichter, former mayor of the Municipality of Halifax and author of Border of Hope, Fence of Despair. Mr. Lichter’s book chronicles his suffering, and that of his family, under communist rule in Hungary from 1948-1959 and their efforts to flee the country with the onset of the […]
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.
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Drop in, no registration required.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Sandra Barr, a professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Acadia University, as she talks about the fascinating and unique history that lies right beneath our feet and rocky shores. The rocks and fossils around us tell a fascinating story of the origin and evolution of […]
Mind your distance! Strava will map our walk, record distance and provide a satellite image.Meet at the library at 2 and enjoy a walk around town. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.