Spend a relaxing evening making a nature-inspired wind charm. This creative workshop will guide participants through designing a decorative piece that can hang in a window, porch, or garden. For adults Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
This workshop focuses on providing guidance to parents on how to introduce solids to their infants using a baby led feeding approach. This will be facilitated by Maggie’s Place and Nova Scotia Health-Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness. Adults and their littles. In person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Little Funny Pages is coming to the Truro Library! Be part of the fun at Canada’s only festival devoted to books that crack kids up! Two hilarious picture book authors will provide lots of giggles for preschoolers at this free event. Featuring Canadian authors Sarabeth Holden (Benny the Bananasaurus Rex, Sea Snooze) and Lana Button (Brianna Banana, Worst Surprise Ever), this event […]
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
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
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.
Read books that are also songs, then make a musical instrument to take home with you! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Easter is coming so we thought we would try an Easter Craft. You can never have enough bunny crafts.. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 […]
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Stories are so much better in a blanket fort. We provide the building supplies and snacks. You provide the pillow, blanket or stuffed animal. Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to develop […]
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.
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 event. No registration is required.
A series for family members and care partners of people recently diagnosed with dementia. Participants learn about symptoms of dementia, coping strategies, future planning and community resources. Please call 1-800-611-6345 to register
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.
Bernie is pulling out the BINGO cards and prizes. Who doesn’t love a few games of BINGO! For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Come hang out after school! Grab a snack, play our Nintendo Switch, challenge your friends to a board game, build with Lego, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Explore your creative side at the Elmsdale Library with the Collage Club! We're busting out the scissors and glue and cutting up magazines and picture books to assemble a cool piece of art. You can also make postcards, vision boards, zines - whatever you want! Whether you're a seasoned collage pro or just looking to […]
It is the spring version of a gingerbread house! Adults. In-person. Register: stewiacke@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.
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.
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ 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
Come hang out after school! Grab a snack, play our Nintendo Switch, challenge your friends to a board game, build with Lego, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Workers from the Truro Housing Outreach Society will be at the library to offer housing and outreach support services for folks experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. This can include access to survival supplies, client case management and care plans, assistance with rental and subsidy applications, sending paperwork to agencies, and interfacing with landlords. Adults. In-person. […]
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.
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.
Karri is cooking up some fun things with food. Bring your empty bellies and inquisitive minds to play with food. For school aged children.This is a drop in program.
Stop by the Teen Room every Thursday afternoon starting April 9 to play games, eat snacks, and hang out. This inclusive drop-in is in partnership with Schools Plus. Parent Navigator Marcia Gamble will be on hand to support parents as needed, as well as Schools Plus outreach workers. For ages 10-14
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
Discover a community of writers at the library! Our Writer’s Group provides a relaxed, encouraging environment to discuss works-in-progress, explore writing prompts, and grow your craft. Bring your notebook, your ideas, and your love of words. This is an adult program. This is an adult program. No registration is required.
This workshop focuses on providing guidance to parents on how to introduce solids to their infants using a baby led feeding approach. This will be facilitated by Maggie’s Place and Nova Scotia Health-Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness. Adults and their littles. In person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
