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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 15, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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April 16, 2024 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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April 16, 2024 -Conversational English
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April 16, 2024 -Seniors’ Social Plays Bathroom Bingo
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April 16, 2024 -Homeschoolers Haven
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April 16, 2024 -Crochet Creations Club
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April 16, 2024 -Afterschool Chill Zone
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April 16, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 16, 2024 -Teen Room Drop In
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April 16, 2024 -Heroes & Adventurers
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April 16, 2024 -Photography Club
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April 16, 2024 -Game Night
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April 16, 2024 -Armchair Travel: Portugal
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April 16, 2024 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. The session will take place at Edinburgh Hall: Parkland Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register.
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.
Seniors’ Social Plays Bathroom Bingo
Bingo can bring community together. Compete with your friends and see what you can win for your bathroom. For Seniors. Drop In: No registration necessary
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.
Crochet Creations Club
Crocheting is the perfect hobby for all ages. Have an afternoon snack and enjoy camaraderie and friendship Learn a new skill or perfect your technique. All skill levels welcome Drop In: No registration necessary
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
Game Night
Enjoy a night of fun and laughter with your friends as you play a variety of board games. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Armchair Travel: Portugal
Planning a trip to Portugal? Librarian and avid Traveller Lesley Brann recently returned from Lisbon and will be sharing her experiences exploring the city and surrounding areas. Drop-in. 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 17, 2024
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April 17, 2024 -Storytime
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April 17, 2024 -Seniors Social Café!
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April 17, 2024 -50+ Social Hour
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April 17, 2024 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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April 17, 2024 -Social Cafe
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April 17, 2024 -Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
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April 17, 2024 -Teen Night: Recycled Book Crafts
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.
50+ Social Hour
Over 50? Want to hangout and socialize with others. Bring a snack or lunch and join us for some casual mingling. We have the coffee and tea. 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.
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
Meet us at the Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre where you can browse and borrow materials, sign up for a Library card, and use the public WiFi!
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Teen Night: Recycled Book Crafts
This program is for you if you always wanted to draw in books but were never allowed to! Draw, cut, rip pages out of old books to create your very own unique art. For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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April 18, 2024 -Tech Help
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April 18, 2024 -Baby Rhyme Time
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April 18, 2024 -Tales for Tots
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April 18, 2024 -Pre-school Story time
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April 18, 2024 -Science @ the library
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April 18, 2024 -Afterschool Chill Zone
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April 18, 2024 -Afterschool Kids Club
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April 18, 2024 -Teen Bracelet Bash: Express Yourself in Style!
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April 18, 2024 -Teen Room Drop In
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April 18, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 18, 2024 -Hackmatack Wrap Party
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April 18, 2024 -Tween Trivia – Disney Edition
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April 18, 2024 -Only Murders in our Library
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April 18, 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.
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.
Science @ the library
Science is fun! Technology rocks! Engineering makes things great! Math is #1! What does Karri have in store this month? Marker magic is on the agenda for the day. For ages 8-15 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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 Bracelet Bash: Express Yourself in Style!
Let's design together! Join our workshop for a blast of creativity, where you'll craft cool bracelets and forge lasting friendships. For ages 13-16 Registration required. Please call 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@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.
Hackmatack Wrap Party
Hackmatack Reading Club members: it's time to decide on your favourite Hackmatack book and cast your vote! Stick around for activities and prizes. If you can't make it to the party – don’t worry! – you can still come in and cast your vote any time between April 18-April 27. For ages 8-11 This is […]
Tween Trivia – Disney Edition
Think you are a true Disney fan? Put your Mouseketeer status to the test. Ages 8-12 Register at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca for the Zoom link.
Only Murders in our Library
Introverts and extroverts unite. Extroverts come early to socialize and introverts can join us at 6pm. We are spending an hour listening to a true crime podcast and doing some adult coloring. For ages 15-99 (or older)
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 19, 2024
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April 19, 2024 -One on One Tech Help
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April 19, 2024 -Picture Book Junction
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April 19, 2024 -Scrabble Squad
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April 19, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 19, 2024 -Earth Day Seed Bombs
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.
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.
Earth Day Seed Bombs
Planting seeds is a wonderful way to kick off the spring season. Learn how to make seed bombs and get your garden started. All ages. Drop-in. No registration is required
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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April 20, 2024 -Earth Day Seed Bombs
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April 20, 2024 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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April 20, 2024 -Storytime
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April 20, 2024 -Earth Day Storytime
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April 20, 2024 -Adult Crafternoon
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April 20, 2024 -Eilidh’s Craft Club
Earth Day Seed Bombs
Planting seeds is a wonderful way to kick off the spring season. Learn how to make seed bombs and get your garden started. All ages are welcome to participate. 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 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.
Earth Day Storytime
Meet some new friends, listen to some stories, and learn about your planet – all at the same time! Drop-in, no registration required Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Adult Crafternoon
We are diamond painting bookmarks. Come in and relax while trying a new way to paint. This is an adult program. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Eilidh’s Craft Club
Enjoy simple, fun crafts led by Eilidh MacAulay. For ages 6 and up. Drop In: No registration necessary
Sunday, April 21, 2024
No events on this day.