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Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Haiku Contest!
Some folks say that poetry is the art of saying a lot with a few words. So, what better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than with a haiku writing contest! A haiku is a Japanese style poem that has three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five […]
Paws to Read ®
The Paws to Read program offers kids a safe environment to practice reading aloud to an attentive and adorable audience. Children build confidence and reading skills in one-on-one sessions with therapy dogs. Participants attend 5 weekly half-hour sessions with a trained therapy dog volunteer and a certified handler. For children in grades 1-5 In-Person. Registration […]
Tech Help
Need help with a computer, tablet or phone? We can help. This is an adult program. Pre register in person or by phone 902- 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monday, April 1, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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April 2, 2024 -Conversational English
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April 2, 2024 -Homeschoolers Haven
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April 2, 2024 -Afterschool Chill Zone
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April 2, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 2, 2024 -Teen Room Drop In
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April 2, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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April 2, 2024 -Photography Club
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April 2, 2024 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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 event. 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.
Afterschool Chill Zone
Relax and have fun after school with computers, books, and games in the chill zone. For ages 8-14 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Maker Lab Fun Time
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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.
Heroes & Adventurers
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
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
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. All ages welcome. Drop in, no registration required.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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April 3, 2024 -Storytime
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April 3, 2024 -Seniors Social Café!
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April 3, 2024 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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April 3, 2024 -Social Cafe
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April 3, 2024 -Social Café
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April 3, 2024 -Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
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April 3, 2024 -Grocery Store Science
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Seniors Social Café!
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.
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.
Social Cafe
Retired, new to the area, or looking to connect with people? We would love to see you and welcome you to the library. Light refreshments available. Drop in. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Social Café
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.
Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
Meet us at the Kennetcook Fire Hall where you can browse and borrow materials, sign up for a Library card, and hear about our upcoming programs!
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Grocery Store Science
What do a grocery store and a science lab have in common? They’re both full of awesome stuff you can do science experiments with! Try cabbage chemistry, watch fruit enzymes at work, and more! For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
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April 4, 2024 -Tech Help
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April 4, 2024 -Virtual Author Reading with Angela Bowden
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April 4, 2024 -Baby Rhyme Time
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April 4, 2024 -Tales for Tots
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April 4, 2024 -Pre-school Story time
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April 4, 2024 -Afterschool Chill Zone
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April 4, 2024 -Afterschool Kids Club
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April 4, 2024 -Teen Room Drop In
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April 4, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 4, 2024 -Knitters Social
Tech Help
Drop by the Maker Lab on Thursday Mornings for one-on-one tech help on a first-come-first-served bases. Happy to help out with your simple tech needs! All ages. Drop-in event. No registration is required.
Virtual Author Reading with Angela Bowden
Angela Bowden is a writer, celebrated spoken word poet, and activist from New Glasgow. We are excited to have her join us for a virtual author reading. For ages 8-14 To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 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.
Pre-school Story time
May flowers and things. For children ages 4-7 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Afterschool Chill Zone
Relax and have fun after school with computers, books, and games in the chill zone. For ages 8-14 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Afterschool Kids Club
Bring your friends and hang out at the library after school! We will have a variety of fun activities. For ages 5-14 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.
Maker Lab Fun Time
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Knitters Social
Bring your current project and share your passion for yarns, needles, hooks, and patterns in a relaxed and environment. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Friday, April 5, 2024
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April 5, 2024 -One on One Tech Help
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April 5, 2024 -Picture Book Junction
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April 5, 2024 -Scrabble Squad
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April 5, 2024 -Friday Fun with Art
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April 5, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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.
Friday Fun with Art
We are trying different types of art techniques throughout the year. In April we are working with oil pastels. For ages 5-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Maker Lab Fun Time
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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April 6, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 6, 2024 -Storytime
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April 6, 2024 -An Introduction to the Edible Forest Garden
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April 6, 2024 -Snail Mail Saturday
Maker Lab Fun Time
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
An Introduction to the Edible Forest Garden
The North Shore Garden Club presents the seven layers of the forest garden. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Snail Mail Saturday
Is there someone you know that lives far away? Let’s make them a piece of art to send in the mail! We have plenty of magazines and books to cut up and make your own unique collage postcard. It’s the perfect way to show that special someone that, although they live far away, they are […]
Sunday, April 7, 2024
No events on this day.