Week of Events
Mount Uniacke Book Challenge 2023.
Read or listen to something new each month and earn a ballot for a monthly, quarterly, and yearly prize. Each month is a new genre to try. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
“Gratitude” Rug Hooking Art exhibit by Ursula Ryle-Gulliver
A rug hooking art exhibit that expresses gratitude from Ursula Ryle-Gulliver will be running through October and November at the Truro Library. Be sure to sign the guest book at the Second Floor information desk. Ursula will be on site to talk with you about her art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on Saturday, […]
3rd Annual Pajama Drive
Donate a pair of NEW PAJAMAS and help keep someone warm this winter. · All sizes welcome. · All donations will be distributed by the Shumilacke Foodbank. · Donations accepted at the Stewiacke Library until Saturday, December 2.
Monday, November 13, 2023
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November 13, 2023 -Scrabble Group
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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November 14, 2023 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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November 14, 2023 -Conversational English
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November 14, 2023 -Homeschoolers Haven
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November 14, 2023 -Banned Book Club
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November 14, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 14, 2023 -Photography Club
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November 14, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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November 14, 2023 -Ask the Beekeeper
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November 14, 2023 -Voices for Change: A Conversation with El Jones
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November 14, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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November 14, 2023 -Fiber Art Tuesdays
Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
Learn rhymes, songs and have fun with your baby. For all parents with babies 3-18 months. The session will take place at Maggie's Place. To register, please call 902-895-0200
Conversational English
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Homeschoolers Haven
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.
Banned Book Club
Let’s talk about banned books. Why is a book banned? Is it ok to read a banned book? Join the Banned Book Club and read a banned book. Can we say “banned” too many times? We are discussing “A Wrinkle in Time” and receiving the November book. What will it be? This is a drop […]
Teen Room Drop In
Come hang out, grab a snack, play some Mario Kart on our new Nintendo Switch, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Photography Club
Learn some tips and tricks with local photographers, including Al Eastman. All adults are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Heroes & Adventurers
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All ages welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
Ask the Beekeeper
Learn about amazing work of bees. This is an adult program. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Voices for Change: A Conversation with El Jones
El Jones is a poet, journalist, professor at Mount Saint Vincent, and activist living in Halifax where she was the city's Poet Laureate from 2013 to 2015. She is the author of Live from the Afrikan Resistance!, a collection of poems about resisting white colonialism. Her work focuses on social justice issues, such as feminism, […]
Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Fiber art for all ages and abilities. Learn to knit or crochet, bring a project you are working on, or just come hang out with the club for some social time. This is a drop in event. No registration required.
Fiber Art Tuesdays
Bring your current project and meet with other fiber artists. This is a great opportunity to share and ask questions. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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November 15, 2023 -Storytime
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November 15, 2023 -50+ Social Hour
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November 15, 2023 -Makers in the Maker Lab
50+ Social Hour
Over 50? Want to hangout and socialize with others. Bring a snack or lunch and join us for some casual mingling. This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
Makers in the Maker Lab
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.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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November 16, 2023 -Baby Rhyme Time
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November 16, 2023 -Tales for Tots
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November 16, 2023 -Creative Storytime
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November 16, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 16, 2023 -Brilliant Labs at the Library
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November 16, 2023 -Teen Book Club
Baby Rhyme Time
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and simple books. Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Tales for Tots
Join us Thursday mornings 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.
Creative Storytime
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For children ages 2-5 Registration required - Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Teen Room Drop In
Come hang out, grab a snack, play some Mario Kart on our new Nintendo Switch, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Brilliant Labs at the Library
Join Brilliant Labs at the Truro Library to learn all about the world of coding with microcontrollers used in robotics, modern technology, and more! Register today for five weeks of awesome! Suitable for ages 8+ Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Limited space available.
Teen Book Club
We are getting together to discuss the upcoming years of book choices for a teen book club. Your opinion matters to us. Come in and suggest a book. For ages 13-19 This is a drop in event. No registration required.
Friday, November 17, 2023
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November 17, 2023 -One on One Tech Help
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November 17, 2023 -Picture Book Junction
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November 17, 2023 -Scrabble Squad
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November 17, 2023 -Walking Club
One on One Tech Help
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Walking Club
Mind your distance! Strava will map our walk, record distance and provide a satellite image.Meet at the library at 2 and enjoy a walk around town. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
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November 18, 2023 -Storytime
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November 18, 2023 -Adult Crafternoon
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November 18, 2023 -Fall water colours
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November 18, 2023 -Chad Norman Author Visit
Adult Crafternoon
We are getting ready for all the seasons. We found a craft that can be used all year long. Mark it on your calendar, register, and come crafting with us. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Fall water colours
Making art with nature and watercolours. This program is for seniors. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Chad Norman Author Visit
Chad Norman is a local poet and picture book author based in Truro. He will visit the library to read his picture book, B and Boy, and talk about being a writer. For ages 4-10 No registration is required.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
No events on this day.