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 […]
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary children. No registration is required. Just drop by.
The Crayons have quit and are hiding in the Library! Can you help us find them? Drop into the library from September 1 - 29 during open hours. No registration required. Ages 3+
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 fun activities based on the popular book series “I Survived” by Lauren Tarshis. For ages 5-12. How to Participate Register by calling (902) 866-0124 or emailing mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! How to Participate Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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.
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. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Bring a smile to your baby’s face as we read, sing and rhyme. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! For ages 18 mos-3 yrs. with a caregiver/parent. Registration is required. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For children ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Crazy about construction? Bonkers about building? Come to the library to create with LEGO, wooden blocks, and more! For ages 3 and up. This is a drop-in program. No registration is 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.
Get your game on! Join us 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, no registration required
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Walking is a popular, accessible and low risk physical activity. Meet new people or bring some old friends to the library as we walk around the town of Stewiacke. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us with your little one for stories and social time. For children ages 0-2yrs. Call to register at 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Meet new people and share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a care giver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. Suitable for preschool and early elementary aged children. No registration is required.
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary students. To participate, drop by and pick up your kit.
Find images and learn about Mi’kmaq history and culture at the same time.All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch9while supplies last). Suitable for cildren and adults. Drop-in, no registration required.
Find images and learn about Mi’kmaq history and culture at the same time. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. All ages are welcome This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination and create something special. For the young and young at heart. Ages 5-99 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.
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.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! How to Participate Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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. 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.
Work together to discover clues, unravel riddles, and solve puzzles. Bring your brain power and break the codes! For ages 8-12 To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration.
Why should adults have all the fun? Let's talk books! This month we'll be discussing Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. Bring friends or make new ones! For ages 9-12. Drop-in, no registration required.
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Rhymes, songs, finger-plays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. To register, please call 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For children ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join us for a special workshop with local artist and Cultural Educator Gerald Gloade to celebrate Mi’kmaq History Month. Ages 8-14. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Your time is valuable and you're worthy of walking into your home at the end of the day feeling welcomed and relaxed, NOT overwhelmed and anxious. Meghan Osborne from Osborne Organizing will be in with tips and tricks to help you streamline your home. This is a drop-in program. No registration is 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
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a care giver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us at Dennis Park for an interactive story time full of books, songs and activities. We will be aware of physical distancing and ask participants to be mindful of the comfort level of others. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. All ages are 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.
Looking to connect your preschooler with other little ones? Join the gang while we entertain with themed songs, storybooks and craft time. Drop-ins are always welcome! Ages 3-5.
Tweens unite for fun! This is your place to hang out, meet new people, play games, explore your artistic side… and have fun. For ages 8-12. Drop-in, no registration required.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! How to Participate Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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 […]
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. 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.
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.
If you like to read, or just want to talk about books, movies, TV, and more, Teen Book Talk is the place for you! We will meet monthly to discuss all things bookish and find new reading material from our stacks! For ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is 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.
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Rhymes, songs, finger-plays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. To register, please call 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For children ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a care giver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us at Dennis Park for an interactive story time full of books, songs and activities. We will be aware of physical distancing and ask participants to be mindful of the comfort level of others. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
This is your place to hang out, meet new people, play games, explore your artistic side… and have fun! For ages 13-18. Drop-in, no registration required.
Visit the Library to take part in some fun science experiments! Could you be a scientist? Come to the Truro Library to get a taste of what it's like to be a scientist as we conduct hands on experiments! For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. While supplies last.
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.
Bring your musical instrument and talent to the library! Come join us in time of music and fellowship. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination and create something special. For the young and young at heart. Ages 5-99 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.
Looking to connect your preschooler with other little ones? Join the gang while we entertain with themed songs, storybooks and craft time. Drop-ins are always welcome! Ages 3-5.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be stories and activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tweens unite for fun! This is your place to hang out, meet new people, play games, explore your artistic side… and have fun. For ages 8-12. Drop-in, no registration required.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! How to Participate Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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.
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. This is a drop-in program. No registration is 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.
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Rhymes, songs, finger-plays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. To register, please call 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For children ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Tell stories, become a character and have fun with your friends. No experience required. All materials provided. A safe and inclusive environment. For ages 10-15. How to Participate To register, call (902) 866-0124 or email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
Do you enjoy listening to stories? Then this book club is just for you. Come in, curl up, get comfy and listen as we read aloud chapters from a book and then discuss what we have read. For ages 8-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring the World Home. Have you ever thought about opening your home to an international student? Carlee Pedersen will tell you how. This is a drop-in program. Registration is 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
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a care giver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
This is your place to hang out, meet new people, play games, explore your artistic side… and have fun! For ages 13-18. Drop-in, no registration required.
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
Practice or learn new skills. Judy Stoddart will be in to share her penmanship expertise with kids and adults alike. For all ages. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us at the library in the hunt for spooky treasures. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Looking to connect your preschooler with other little ones? Join the gang while we entertain with themed songs, storybooks and craft time. Drop-ins are always welcome! Ages 3-5.
Save the mess at home. Stop by the library to create your Halloween pumpkin. For ages 5-12 To register, call 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Presenter Michael Denny will share about living Two Spirit: sharing our stories to continue our traditions, reconnecting and revitalizing our identity. 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. 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.
Come celebrate Stranger Things, the ’80s, Hawkins, Indiana, and all things paranormal and supernatural with crafts and games. Share your favorite moments on the show and even wear a costume of your favorite character! For ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
If you can’t bear to rip an old book then this is not the craft for you. Join us as we use decoupage to create a unique piece of art. For adults. To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join author Charis Cotter for a creepy tour of the most haunted island in the world. She will show how traditional ghost stories reflect the landscape, culture and history of Newfoundland. It will be a spine-chilling good time. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an […]
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For children ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Do you like puzzles? Solving mysteries? Try and solve the puzzles before the zombies take over. Registration by phone (902) 866-0124 or email: mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Do you enjoy listening to stories? Then this book club is just for you. Come in, curl up, get comfy and listen as we read aloud chapters from a book and then discuss what we have read. For ages 8-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Make your own Zombie Barbie! Inspired by “The Walking Dead” by Robert Kirkman. For ages 13-18 Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
Drop by the lab for some spooky science experiments. Bubble ghosts, spider races, dancing skeletons and more! For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. While supplies last.
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a care giver. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us for a visit from award-winning local author Charlotte Mendel. Charlotte will be reading form her latest novel, “A Hostage”, and will be offering refreshments, book signings afterwards! Please note that this reading is intended for an adult audience. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Call 902-883-9838 or email us at […]
Celebrate our young authors with a reading of last years spooky story writing contest. Join us with your spooky costumes! All ages are welcome This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
For dads, male caregivers, and their children! Join us at the Library for stories, songs, and a craft. All ages are welcome. How to Participate To register, call (902) 866-0124 or email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
Bring your imagination and create something special. For the young and young at heart. Ages 5-99 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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 […]
How observant are you? Come in and find images and objects around the Library! All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in, 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.
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.
Looking to connect your preschooler with other little ones? Join the gang while we entertain with themed songs, storybooks and craft time. Drop-ins are always welcome! Ages 3-5.
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 […]
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! How to Participate Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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.
Work together to discover clues, unravel riddles, and solve puzzles. Bring your brain power and break the codes! For ages 8-12 To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 […]
Join our puppet friend Eddie for humour, rhymes, and songs. Learn about the importance of keeping the environment clean and how you can help – starting with a month-long waste reduction challenge! For Grades P-3 Register with Clean Foundation at https://forms.office.com/r/P3hJz8hjf9
The campaign is going to be an adventure of a group of fighters, trying to complete 20 challenges, each harder than the next. Ages 12-16. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Do you enjoy listening to stories? Then this book club is just for you. Come in, curl up, get comfy and listen as we read aloud chapters from a book and then discuss what we have read. For ages 8-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 year olds with a caregiver This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Michelle Robinson is the bestselling author of over 40 children’s books including ‘Do Not Disturb the Dragons’, 'How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth' and ‘Goodnight Tractor’. Her stories have been published all over the world in many different languages. Michelle lives in Tatamagouche with her husband, son, daughter and a cat named Chicken. Families are […]