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.
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Our Digital Literacy Trainer is here to answer your tech questions! To book an appointment, or for more information, please visit our front desk, […]
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.
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.
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. No registration, drop in.
Are you retired, new to the area, or just looking to connect with some new people? We would love to see you and welcome you to the library! Light refreshments available. In person, drop in. For more details call us at (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@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.
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. No registration, drop in.
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 […]
Celebrate the season with our Spring Bingo Game, where every round brings a chance to win fun, spring-themed prizes! Seniors. In person, drop-in, no registration necessary.
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.
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. No registration, drop in.
Are you retired, new to the area, or just looking to connect with some new people? We would love to see you and welcome you to the library! Light refreshments available. In person, drop in. For more details call us at (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Can Film day is a massive, one day, coast to coast celebration of Canadian cinema. We will be showing a Sarah Polley film - Away From Her starring Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie. Movie snacks will be served! Adults. In Person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join us for a creative workshop where we’ll make decorative wind charms inspired by the beauty of nature. Participants will craft their own hanging ornament using a variety of simple materials. For seniors Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
The Canadian Red Cross is experienced in helping people deal with the consequences of extreme weather events, natural disasters and unexpected emergency situations. Learn what you will need in the way of supplies to shelter in place safely or leave your home with little notice. All Ages. In-person. 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.
“Our Power, Our Planet” is this year’s theme for Earth Day. Help us celebrate Earth Day at the library by planting some seeds to take home for your garden. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. For more information, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@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. No registration, drop in.
Looking for a cozy place to stitch, chat, and create? Join our Crochet Club! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just learning your first stitches, everyone is welcome. Bring your current project, share tips and patterns, and enjoy a relaxed time connecting with fellow yarn lovers. Tatianna Grosvenor from Rising Tides Art Society will be […]
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.
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. No registration, drop in.
Are you retired, new to the area, or just looking to connect with some new people? We would love to see you and welcome you to the library! Light refreshments available. In person, drop in. For more details call us at (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Pyrography simply means writing with fire. It is a captivating process that combines drawing, writing, and pattern-making, using heat to mark the surface. Inspired by nature and the wildlife around us, each piece in this exhibit captures elements of the natural world through line, texture, and controlled temperature. In-person, drop-in, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area
Join our warm and welcoming circle of friends who gather to spin, share, and connect. Bring your spinning wheel, or come to explore fibre arts. Beginners welcome! Drop In. No registration necessary.