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.
Come see beautiful sketches of historic Truro buildings in the art exhibit running through January and February at the Truro Library. The artist Minette Murphy will be on site to talk with you about their art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on Tuesday, January 3 @6-8pm. All ages are welcome This is a drop-in […]
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. 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.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. 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. Drop in, no registration required.
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.
We want to set you up with the book of your dreams, featuring books with sharp and witty profiles better than anything you’ll find on Tinder. Blind Date with a Book is your chance to peruse a display of discreetly wrapped books and their descriptive tags. You’re sure to find one that quickens your pulse. […]
Watch the Truro Urban Sketchers in action as they sketch around the Library! Bring along a notepad and practice sketching yourself. Drop-in, no registration required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
We will have dedicated stations for people to come in and tour these museums virtually. A collection of immersive 360 degree tours of popular heritage and culture sites that feature Canadian history developed by the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia along with content 3D scanning developer Smarter Spaces. This project will provide a greater […]
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages 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. Please call 902-657-3064 or email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment.
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.
Try to beat Kim in a game (or 3) of Kahoots. She is undefeated and looking for someone to give her a challenge. You probably won’t win but give it a try. All ages. Drop-in, no registration required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come along and make Valentine Cards for your family, friends, and classmates. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in - call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@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.
Stop in at the Elmsdale library for social time. Meet new people, share your creative projects, try your hand at a game of cards, crafts and other activities. This is a program for adults of all ages. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Call 902-883-9838 for more details
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join Andre Myette, creator of the Graphic Histories podcast, for a beginner’s introduction to the wide world of podcasting. As a bonus, take a tour of the Media Lab at the library where you can create your own podcast. Ages 16+. Space is limited. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
One on one time with seniors helps children improve their reading, grow in confidence and create a sense of community connection and purpose.For ages 5 and up. To register email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902 639-2481
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.
Don't let winter weather keep you at home. Our bi-weekly seniors craft and social time will warm you inside and out. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages 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. Please call 902-657-3064 or email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment.
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.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Not everyone wants to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Break away from traditional Valentine activities. Breakout of the mindset and solve puzzles to find what we have locked in our Un-Valentine’s Box. Come alone or bring a friend for the challenge. To register, call (902) 866-0124 or email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. 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.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Curious about the Media Lab and what kind of podcasting, music, photography, and video equipment we have to use? Sign up, take a tour, get certified, and get ready to start using the Media Lab for your own projects! Ages 16+. Space is limited. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Curious about the Maker Lab and the bookable equipment? Sign up to get certified on the Sewing Machine and start your crafting adventure! Ages 16+. Space is limited. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Calling all Makers! Drop by for a relaxing afternoon to hang out with fellow crafters. Bring along your ongoing projects like knitting, crochet, needlework, painting or other hands on crafts. Drop-in, no registration required.
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages 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. Please call 902-657-3064 or email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment.
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.
Beat the winter blues with this fun craft! Join us to create a hand-painted throw pillow case. To register, please call 902-657-3065 or email tatamago@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.
Stop in at the Elmsdale library for social time. Meet new people, share your creative projects, try your hand at a game of cards, crafts and other activities. This is a program for adults of all ages. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Call 902-883-9838 for more details
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.
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.
Dr. Lynn Jones, African Nova Scotian leader, activist and Truro native, will be sharing the story behind the Lynn Jones African Canadian & Diaspora Heritage Collection. The Collection, currently housed at St. Mary's University, documents the lives of Lynn, her family, and over 50 years of African, African Diasporic and African Nova Scotian heritage and history. Drop-in, no registration required.
One on one time with seniors helps children improve their reading, grow in confidence and create a sense of community connection and purpose.For ages 5 and up. To register email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902 639-2481
Don't let winter weather keep you at home. Our bi-weekly seniors craft and social time will warm you inside and out. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Calling all Makers! Drop by for a relaxing afternoon to hang out with fellow crafters. Bring along your ongoing projects like knitting, crochet, needlework, painting or other hands on crafts. Drop-in, no registration required.
Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages 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. Please call 902-657-3064 or email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment.
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.
Everyone is invited to come, sit and chat about the book of the month! In March we’re reading: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdich Register by calling 902-895-4183 or emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Expect a follow up email from Library staff to make arrangements for print copies.
Everyone is invited to come, sit, and chat about the book of the month! In February we’re reading: Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger. Register by calling 902-895-4183 or emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Expect a follow up email from Library staff to make arrangements for print copies.
Learn how to start your garden, share your experiences, gain new ideas, AND swap your favourite seeds with other gardeners. Let the growing begin! All ages. 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.
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.
In honour of African Heritage Month, join us online to listen to Sharon Robart-Johnson read from her book Jude and Diana that chronicles two enslaved sisters in nineteenth century Nova Scotia. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia commissioned five Indigenous artists from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to produce rug hooking designs that honour the Indigenous children who suffered and died in Residential Schools and to honour the survivors who were taken from their families and culture. These mats have been offered […]
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages welcome. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia commissioned five Indigenous artists from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to produce rug hooking designs that honour the Indigenous children who suffered and died in Residential Schools and to honour the survivors who were taken from their families and culture. These mats have been offered […]