Is your tablet confusing? Having trouble downloading an app to your phone or don’t know what an app means? Want to learn more about TikTok? Drop into the library with your questions and we can help. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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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, […] 
Stop by the 2nd Floor Exhibit area to see The Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap Quilt Creations, a unique and vibrant fiber works exhibit by Brenda Leenders! Each quilt has its own story and invites wonder and curiosity. Look for hidden objects in her "Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap […] 
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
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Visit us at the library for some Family Literacy Day activities, crafts, and games. Let’s celebrate! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For more information, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
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. 
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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We are making buttons to observe Family Literary Day. Design, color, and then make a button showing your support of Family Literacy. 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.
Come hang out! 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. 
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 […]
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 […]
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Add a little notebook nostalgia to your space! Our Composition Notebook Mason Jars combine classic school-day charm with rustic flair. Perfect for storage, or décor, these jars are a fun way to write your own story—no homework required. 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.
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Calling all families! Come join us to celebrate Family Literacy. The theme this year is Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. We are going to be measuring and following directions on how to make cakes in a mug. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
12 events,
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. .
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We are reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in January to pick up your copy of Emma Donoghue’s The Pull of the Stars. Adults. In-person.
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details 
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.
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.
Come hang out! 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. |
12 events,
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
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. […]
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Join the adult outreach team to play games and get some mental wellness resources! Joint partnership with CEHPL – Stewiacke library and NSHealth. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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. 
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.
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Kids will get creative, use their hands, and make a take-home craft—perfect for the season.. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Karri is cooking up some fun things with food. Bring your empty bellies and inquisitive minds to play with food.. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come hang out! 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.
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Branching Out Book Club: Whodunnit Edition Looking for a new book club in the area? Branching Out might be for you! We're a non-traditional book club with a goal: try out books, even if we're not sure we'll like them. In January, we're taking a look at the mystery genre! This is a program for […] |
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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 
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.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. |
7 events,
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
Bernie and Kim have a fun craft to offer this month. We have snowflakes in mind. Come on in to make a snowflake tea light jar. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Join local rug hooking artist Bev Levine for a workshop tailored to kids and their grown-ups. In this 3-hour session you will learn the basics of rug hooking and leave with a heart to hang on your wall. All supplies provided. Please note – this workshop requires one adult for one child. Ages 7-12 with […] |
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What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
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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.
Come hang out! 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.
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We want to clean our craft cupboards. Join Bernie and Kim in making some original masterpieces while sifting through all our craft supplies. 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.
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. |
11 events,
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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! 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.
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.
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Pencils and paint aren’t the only things you can use to make a self-portrait. Get ready to create silly versions of your face using clay, collage, and candy! For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
12 events,
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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. […]
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.
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.
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.
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To celebrate the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, we are going to tour Italy. Come in for a fun virtual visit. For school aged children This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Come hang out! 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. 
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. |
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Join the Mount Uniacke Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Stop by during open hours to watch events as they happen. Go Team Canada! All ages This is a drop in program. Registration is not required. 
Want some time to hangout with your friends? Come to the library for some tween time with your besties. You get the program room all to yourself with some fun craft supplies an board games. It’s your time, you decide what you want to do. For ages 8-12 This is a drop in program. No […]
Join the Elmsdale Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Stop by during open hours to watch events as they happen. Go Team Canada! This is a drop in event. 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. 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
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. |
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A nutrition program will be offered at the Elmsdale library involving hands-on activities. This program is a joint partnership with CEHPL – Elmsdale library and NSHealth For ages 5-12 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required. |
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Beginning Mon, Feb 9, volunteers will be taking appointments for income tax preparation on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, in person or by phone. This will continue until the end of the tax season or until all slots are full. Call 902-896-4192 for appointments or drop by the library.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
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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.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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Get ready to shout BINGO! and treat yourself! Join us for a pampering Bingo game where every prize is designed to help you relax, refresh, and feel fabulous. Play, win, and indulge—you deserve it! Seniors. In Person. Drop-in: no registration required.
Come hang out! 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.
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.
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. |
15 events,
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. .
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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.
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.
Come hang out! 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.
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Love is in the air… and so is something more sinister. Work together to examine the evidence and get to the bottom of a Valentines-themed mystery! Snacks provided. For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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. […]
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.
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. 
Come listen to fun story and create a lovely craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Come hang out! 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.
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Celebrate African Heritage Month and the Olympic Winter Games by learning about Black athletes who made Olympic sport history for Canada! For school aged children This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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Create a bold Valentine heart using colourful string woven around small nails. This hands-on craft combines creativity, fine motor skills, and a little patience to make a piece of art kids will be proud to display. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 |
12 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.
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
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.
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Are you nervous that it’s Friday the 13th? Do you avoid crossing paths with black cats? Do you toss salt over your shoulder? Let’s talk about superstitions. For school aged children This is a drop in program. No registration is required. |
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Stop by the Children’s Desk for a colourful Mardi Gras mask take-and-make craft! While supplies last. This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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Come along and make Valentine Cards for your family, friends, and classmates. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in - Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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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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.
Come hang out! 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.
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We are doing our own Olympics. Join Bernie for some fun and games. School Age. In-person. Drop-in, no registration 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. 
Capture the moment and explore your creativity at our Photography Club! Whether you’re using a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or just your phone, all skill levels are welcome. Share your photos, learn new techniques, and get inspired by fellow photography enthusiasts Adults. 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. |
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Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Come hang out! 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.
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We all know that salt makes food taste better, but did you know that it can also be used for science experiments and art projects? Explore all things salt and enjoy a snack at Science Studio! Ages 8-14 |
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Come visit us at the library by celebrating one of our winter spirit days, Crazy Sock Day! We want to see your crazy socks! This is a drop in program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator who has illustrated many beloved and bestselling books for young people, including The Proudest Blue with Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali, The Inquisitor’s Tale with Adam Gidwitz, and the Yasmin series with Saadia Faruqi. Hatem will join us on Zoom from New Brunswick! For ages 5-10 Register by […]
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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Nova Scotia health outreach team is joining in on the North shore Winter Carnival, drop in to play some games and get mental wellness resources! For adults.
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Cheer on Team Canada! We’re hosting an Olympic watch party at the Mount Uniacke Library! Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games 2026. There will be treats!
Come hang out! 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.
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
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Create beautiful folded paper stars inspired by Waldorf traditions. These delicate stars celebrate light, creativity, and patience, and make lovely winter decorations for windows or walls. Everyone is welcome to participate. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@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. |
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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. 
Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitioner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. Ages 18+. Drop in or Register: valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.ca
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. |
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Join local artist, Jude Caborn, for an introduction to water colour painting and the opportunity to complete a project of your own. All materials are provided. Adults. In-Person. Registration opens February 9th. To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
Sensory friendly storytime supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges. Kids are invited to listen to stories, move around, play with fidget toys, and enjoy the library before we open! For ages 3+ To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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It’s Olympics season! Come and test your skills in Minute to Win It games, including Coin Stack, Pencil Toss, Cup Stacking and more. For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required
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Join the North Shore Garden Club for a Seed Swap! Bring seeds to share if you have them — if not, that’s okay too. Everyone is welcome to come, connect, and take home seeds for the growing season. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. 
Join our warm and welcoming circle of friends who gather to spin, share, and connect. Whether you’re an experienced spinner or just curious about the craft, bring your wheel (or your curiosity!) and enjoy the rhythmic hum of fiber becoming yarn. There’s laughter, learning, and a touch of old-fashioned magic in every spin. All ages […] |
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What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
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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.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come hang out! 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. 
Bernie wants to read you a story. Come for the story and stay for the craft. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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.
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 […]
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. |
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Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. . 
We are reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in February to pick up your copy of Carley Fortune’s This Summer Will Be Different. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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.
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.
Come hang out! 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. |
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Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Come listen to fun story and create a lovely craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Come hang out! 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.
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
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Looking for a new book club in the area? Branching Out might be for you! We're a non-traditional book club with a goal: try out books, even if we're not sure we'll like them. In February, we're reading James Patterson. This is a program for adults Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for […] |
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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.
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. |
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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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Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year by making paper lanterns. The Lunar New Year is from February 17- March 3 and it is the year of the horse! For all ages. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Join us for a visit with Nova Scotia author Lindsay Ruck as she reads from her books, "This Big Heart" and "My Nova Scotia." Lindsay R. Ruck, born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is a graduate of Carleton University’s School of Journalism in Ottawa. Since graduating in 2008, she has worked in the marketing, communications and […]
Bernie and Kim have a fun craft to offer this month. We have snowflakes in mind. Come on in to make a snowflake tea light jar. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Join artist and educator Kim Cain for a special art workshop, Africville's Legacy. Pair watercolour and acrylic painting with collage, and learn about the community of Africville, its history, and destruction while making a 3-dimensional pop-up of Africville. This program is great for children ages 8+ with an adult. Drop-In: No registration required.
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Hop on over to the Truro Library for a family movie! Zootopia (rated PG) is the exciting and heartwarming story of a rookie bunny cop and a con artist fox who have to work together to uncover a conspiracy. Snacks provided. This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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Join us to sip tea, read leaves, and see what your cup has to say—no experience needed! 16 and up. In Person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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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. 
Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. All ages are welcome. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
