Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. Drop-in, no registration required.
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Events
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3 events,
Fly high with Pride! Pick up our take home kit to make a 3D paper hot air balloon in a rainbow of colours! Take home kit. While Supplies last. 
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
3 events,
"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 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! 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. |
4 events,
Include NS authors and activities in your summer plans and earn ballots to win a great selection of prizes. Pick up a logbook at our Circulation and 2nd floor Info desks. For adults. No registration required.
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How artistic can you be? We provide all the supplies you need to be crafty and we can’t wait to see what you create! All ages are welcome to participate. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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At this escape room, we’re going international! Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required, but space is limited. |
3 events,
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Looking for a new adventure? Join us at the Elmsdale library to learn about maps and cartography. Help us put the library on the map! For kids/teens
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We are traveling in North America. It’s our 1st stop in the Amazing Race- Passport to Reading. We will be learning to play a game from the region. For school aged children |
6 events,
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. 
Come in for a coffee or tea and share a story or two with your friends. Light refreshments available. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. 
Do you like to try new foods? Learn about different foods from around the world through story, hands-on prep, and tastings. For ages 8-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. |
4 events,
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Come in for all the usual fun of the Maker Lab plus jigsaw puzzles for all ages! For ages 3+ 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 |
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2 events,
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
7 events,
Join us for a fun filled Outdoor Art series in July. Be sure to dress for mess! Tuesday, July 8 - Enter the sidewalk chalk competition and have a chance to win a prize! Register starting June 30 by emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Tuesday, July 15 - Have fun with soap bubbles and find out how to […]
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Who doesn’t like macaroni? There will be all shapes and colours of pasta to be crafty with. See you at the library! All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
"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 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Our second stop in the Amazing Race- Passport to Reading is Snake Island off the coast of Brazil. Find out all about the slithery island and use your creativity to make your own snake. For school aged children
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! 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. |
5 events,
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required. 
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 
Are you ready for an adventure? Come along as we explore the world without leaving the library. Stories and snacks and crafts, oh my! For ages 5-12 July 9 - Welcome to the Antarctic July 16 - Welcome to the Jungle July 23- Welcome to the Savanna This is a drop in program. No registration […] 
Get ready for the Library's most sensational summer puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
3 events,
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Sanatorini is an island/monument located within the nation of Greece. It is famous for it’s white painted houses and beautiful views. You will enjoy a virtual walk with beautiful views and work up an appetite for some tasty snacks. For ages 16 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Get ready for the Library's most sensational summer puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
5 events,
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.
Do you like to try new foods? Learn about different foods from around the world through story, hands-on prep, and tastings. For ages 8-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. |
4 events,
In this series of three paintings, Hanna Petrikina invites you to step into her lens and experience the world the way she does, in fragments. Like random objects at a flea market that end up together by chance, she saw patterns where others saw chaos. A stray piece of overheard folklore, a desire to intentionally […]
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Do you love animals? Hope for Wildlife will be visiting the Elmsdale library to talk about their mission to foster a positive connection with wildlife. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Drive in for some stories and fly out with a craft! Ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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4 events,
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Calling all builders! Come to the library to explore your imagination, and enjoy the endless possibilities of LEGO. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome to come and play. For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
7 events,
Join us for a fun filled Outdoor Art series in July. Be sure to dress for mess! Tuesday, July 8 - Enter the sidewalk chalk competition and have a chance to win a prize! Register starting June 30 by emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Tuesday, July 15 - Have fun with soap bubbles and find out how to […] 
Hey kids! Grab your pajamas and head on down to the Elmsdale library for Storytime. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
"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 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! 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. |
6 events,
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Jump, move, and groove with Xbox Kinect! Try fun, active games that get you moving. Great for kids who love to play, dance, and burn off energy! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. 
Ahoy! It’s time for a stuffie cruise! Drop off one of your stuffies on Wednesday, July 16th, fill out the permission slip, and then wish your stuffie bon voyage. Your stuffie will have the time of their life on the seven seas and will be ready to be picked up on Thursday, July 17th Space […]
Are you ready for an adventure? Come along as we explore the world without leaving the library. Stories and snacks and crafts, oh my! For ages 5-12 July 9 - Welcome to the Antarctic July 16 - Welcome to the Jungle July 23- Welcome to the Savanna This is a drop in program. No registration […] |
4 events,
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It’s Colchester-East Hants Public Library’s diamond jubilee and we’re having a party! Join us at the Stewiacke Library as we celebrate 75 years of books, technology, and community. There will be cake, door prizes, entertainment, and more! Our musical guest is Mary Beth Carty, winner of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer […]
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Reunite with your stuffie, enjoy a snack and a story, and see photos of their amazing adventures on the Stuffie Cruise! Space is limited - email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register |
8 events,
Do you like to try new foods? Learn about different foods from around the world through story, hands-on prep, and tastings. For ages 8-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come in for a coffee or tea and share a story or two with your friends. Light refreshments available. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details 
Join us each week as we visit a new city around the world through crafts, stories, snacks, and fun. One stop every week for 6 weeks — no passport required, just imagination! For ages 7-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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Our 3rd stop around the world in the Amazing Race- Passport to reading is Antarctica. We have a fun activity that is all about ice. For school aged children |
6 events,
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What can be more fun than colouring sheets? Giant colouring sheets! Drop in to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Room to join the fun! For ages 3 and up. 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 
Is your tablet confusing? Having trouble downloading an app to your phone or don’t know what an app means? Drop into the library with your questions and we can help. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. |
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3 events,
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
9 events,
Join us for a fun filled Outdoor Art series in July. Be sure to dress for mess! Tuesday, July 8 - Enter the sidewalk chalk competition and have a chance to win a prize! Register starting June 30 by emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Tuesday, July 15 - Have fun with soap bubbles and find out how to […]
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SchoolsPlus is visiting the library and they have a fun craft for you to make. Come on in out of the hot sun and have some fun! Drop-in, no registration required. 
A chill book club for young adults to read, relax, and connect. We’ll pick one great summer read and meet to chat, snack, and share thoughts. No pressure—just good books and good vibes. In partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association. For ages 18-24 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 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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The 4th stop in our Amazing Race-Passport to Reading is Australia. We will get some fun facts about the “land down under” and learn all about boomerangs.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! 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. |
5 events,
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required.
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
Are you ready for an adventure? Come along as we explore the world without leaving the library. Stories and snacks and crafts, oh my! For ages 5-12 July 9 - Welcome to the Antarctic July 16 - Welcome to the Jungle July 23- Welcome to the Savanna This is a drop in program. No registration […] |
7 events,
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.
Do you like to try new foods? Learn about different foods from around the world through story, hands-on prep, and tastings. For ages 8-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Join us each week as we visit a new city around the world through crafts, stories, snacks, and fun. One stop every week for 6 weeks — no passport required, just imagination! For ages 7-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. |
4 events,
Drop in with your little ones for hands-on play with water, sand, and more. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! Ages 0-5 This is a drop in program. No registration is required. 
Join us once a month to play games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros, sample some indie games, trade Pokémon, and catch the latest in gaming news - all at your local library! For tweens/teens In-Person, drop in – For more information, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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5 events,
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Stories are much better in a blanket fort! We provide the building supplies and snacks - you provide the pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. Register your family by emailing tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
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Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
8 events,
A chill book club for young adults to read, relax, and connect. We’ll pick one great summer read and meet to chat, snack, and share thoughts. No pressure—just good books and good vibes. In partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association. For ages 18-24 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Meal planning can seem intimidating, and it can be hard to know where to start. Learn about the foundations for successful meal planning and leave with a plan that is flexible and realistic for you. You will receive a worksheet to help make a meal plan and a recipe booklet to start you on your […]
"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 Pre-Register in person or 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 […]
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! 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. |
6 events,
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Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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There’s nothing better than a friend! Celebrate friendship with friendship bracelets, stories about perfect pairs like Elephant and Piggie and Frog and Toad, and more. Suitable for ages 4+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
8 events,
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Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Get ready for Stewiacke Library’s most sensational puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Location: Stewiacke Community Centre
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There’s no party like a slime party! Squishy, oozy, sticky, sparkly – you know it, you love it, it’s time to get slimy!on required and spaces limited. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Get ready for the Library's most sensational summer puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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We have made it to Asia on our 5th stop in the Amazing Race-Passport to Reading journey. We are learning about Asia’s largest mammal and making toothpaste for them. |
8 events,
We now offer wireless printing directly from your personal device. Cost for printing services is 0.20 cents per black and white page, and 0.50 cents per colour page.
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.
Come in for a coffee or tea and share a story or two with your friends. Light refreshments available. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details 
We will mix it up each Friday. You might enjoy a giant board game, a sensory shenanigan or some process based art that you aren’t allowed to do at home. Make sure to wear your messy clothes! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. |
6 events,
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome 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 |
