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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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. |
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. . 
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. |
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 
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 along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and 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 […] |
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.
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. |
11 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
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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 […]
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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 
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 |
4 events,
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 
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. |
5 events,
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
8 events,
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 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.
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. 
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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Join us in the Maker Lab to make flip-books and pop-up books! Ages 8-14 Drop in. No registration is required. |
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Visit us at the library wearing your favourite pajamas in celebration of one of our winter spirit days. All ages For more details call us 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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 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. |
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.
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. |
7 events,
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Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day! Watch the story performed by our library puppets, and create your own themed crafts. This is a drop in program. No registration is 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 […] |
5 events,
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We are having a fun fort building night for families. Come to the library after hours to make some forts, play some games, and eat some snacks. Families need to register. Space is limited. Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with […] |
5 events,
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
11 events,
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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Join us for a fun-filled game of Apples to Apples, where creativity and quick thinking take center stage. Match your cards, make your case, and see whose sense of humor wins the round! 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.
Come hang out after school! Grab a snack, play our Nintendo Switch, challenge your friends to a board game, build with Lego, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. 
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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. |
12 events,
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. .
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
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.
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
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. |
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.
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 along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and 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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Enjoy a guided creative activity while connecting with others in the community. For adults. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
9 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.
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Come in and build, explore, and create with hundreds of blocks, including our new big blue foam blocks! All ages are welcome. This event is a drop-in. No registration is required.
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. |
8 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
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Sean Benton is the artist behind the exhibit For the Love of Painting running from March 1st to April 24th at the Truro Library. He will be on site to talk with you about the paintings included in this display. All Ages. Drop-in. In-Person, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area. |
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Head to the Children’s Area to play life-sized versions of Connect 4, Snakes and Ladders, Sorry, and more! All ages are welcome. 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. |
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library. We will have games, scavenger hunt, crafts and more! For all ages Drop in. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details 
Get ready for Truro Library's most sensational puppet show, featuring stories both old and new! Our puppets will knock your socks off! 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 event. No registration is required.
Get ready for Truro Library's most sensational puppet show, featuring stories both old and new! Our puppets will knock your socks off! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Start your March Break activities at the library with a fun filled afternoon of Super Heroes. We are picking our Super Hero persons, testing our skills, and trying to save the world (or maybe just Mount Uniacke). Be sure to register because space is limited. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email […]
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. |
17 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 make a spring-themed suncatcher, or share your creativity with open craft time! For ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration required.
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The animals are visiting so we thought we would try our hand at creating animal portraits. Be sure to register for this fun craft and then plan to stay for the 6 Day Zoo visiting the library at 12pm. For school aged children Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Join us for an engaging look at local wildlife and traditional trapping practices. Learn about animal tracks, pelts, and the skills and stories connected to life on the land. A respectful exploration of nature, heritage, and rural knowledge. For ages 6-14 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Calling all Makers! Drop by for a relaxing afternoon to hang out with fellow crafters. Bring along your ongoing projects like knitting, crochet, needlework, painting or other hands on crafts. No registration, drop in.
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
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What lives in the forest but is (almost) never seen? Bigfoot! Wait, no, fairies! Come for activities, crafts, and snacks all about these strange creatures! For ages 7-12 Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register |
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Have we got games for you! Check out our giant games including Tetris, Connect 4, and Jenga. See you at the library! All ages are welcome. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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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Double, double, toil and trouble, try experiments that change colour and bubble! We’re making pretend witches’ brews and looking at the real science behind what makes them work. For ages 7-12 Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register
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Mad Science is at the Elmsdale library for you to check out some rock samples to find out how they are made and to learn more about our Earth’s layers. For ages 3-11 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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 
Want to join a book club where you don’t have to talk to others. Bring a book or come early and check out a book. We will make sure it is quiet to read for the hour. For adults This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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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Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Try your hand at puppeteering! Learn from puppet pros Heather and Darryll of Maritime Marionettes, who will demonstrate their puppets and then provide you with a chance to try it out yourself! The program will be offered at three different times during the morning, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Ages 5-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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It’s the first day of Spring and one step closer to summer so let’s have a beach party! Join us at the library for some summer fun. Bring along your sandals, sunglasses and your sun hat!! All ages are welcome. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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Discover the surprising science hiding in the bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is. For ages 6-12 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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Plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team up with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to save Luigi from the evil Bowser! Rated PG, snacks provided. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Karri has a break out room. Can you solve the puzzle to unlock the locks? Grab a friend and give it a try. Everyone who solves the puzzles gets a prize and a ballot for the big prize (it’s a good one). For school aged children This is a drop in program. No registration is […]
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We are having a fun fort building night for families. Come to the library after hours to make some forts, play some games, and eat some snacks. Families need to register. Space is limited. Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with […]
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Bring the whole crew for an evening of creativity, teamwork, and cozy fun as families design and build their very own epic forts. Will yours be a castle, a spaceship, or the ultimate secret hideout? Once the forts are up, crawl inside for stories, snacks, and plenty of laughs. Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the […] |
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Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday? Come on in to the Elmsdale library and use your imagination and create something awesome!. All ages. Drop in. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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You bring your imagination, and we will provide the blocks. Drop in and build a creation. The projects will be judged, and Lego gift cards awarded to the winners! Two age categories: 5 to 8 and 9 to 12 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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Slow down and explore the calming art of watercolour. Participants will learn simple brush techniques and complete a guided painting in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca 
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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Share your thoughts on The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis as you enjoy some yummy treatsThis is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration required. |
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What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required. |
13 events,
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.
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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We have some tiny canvases and want to see how creative you can be. Join Bernie to make your masterpiece. Then we are going to put them on display for everyone to see. 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.
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.
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Unwind with us on a Tuesday evening. Grab a hot drink and dive into some games and crafts or simply grab a book to read! All ages This is a drop in program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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. . 
Join us for an hour of crafting and conversation. All materials provided. This is a drop in program. No registration is 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.
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
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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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.
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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Ashley Spires is a Canadian children's book author and illustrator. She is the creator of the Binky the Space Cat graphic novels series and the 2014 bestselling picture book, The Most Magnificent Thing. Ages 5 and up Virtual (Zoom). To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
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Donna Lawrence, Alzheimer Society Outreach Coordinator, will be visiting the Elmsdale Library to speak about signs, symptoms and risk factors of Alzheimer’s. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please 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.
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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Tartan designer Veronica MacIsaac explores how heritage can shape a life's work - from building international fashion line rooted in Scottish tradition to restoring and old home with the same care and respect. Everyone is welcome. This is a drop in 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.
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 
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
Easter is coming so we thought we would try an Easter Craft. You can never have enough bunny crafts.. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca |
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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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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.
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Bernie loves the Easter holiday. She has a fun craft to celebrate all things bunnies. For school aged children. This is a drop in program.
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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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. |
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Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary kids. Drop In: No registration necessary 
Spring is full of exciting changes in nature, and you'll be searching for them--right here at the library! All ages. In-person: drop-in, no registration necessary.
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.
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Wondering what you can make and do with playdough? Come and discover your creative talents! For ages 3+ 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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No school, we have just the thing. Pop into the library for an Easter Scavenger Hunt. As always there is a prize if you find all the hidden eggs School Age. In-person. Drop-in: no registration 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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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 for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, 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 […] |
