Week of Events
Scavenger Hunt
Children from Winding River Consolidated will create images for the Scavenger Hunt. They will choose their own theme each month. All Ages. Drop In: No registration necessary
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Hackmatack
The Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award is your chance to read a special selection of books and vote for your favourite to win! The Reading Club runs for three months in English and French. Register your child by visiting us at the Elmsdale Library starting January 16th. This program is open to children ages 8-11 […]
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Employment Services
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
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Employment Services
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
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Employment Services
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
Employment Services
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
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
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
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. Drop in - please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Monday, February 10, 2025
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February 10, 2025 -Scrabble Group
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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February 11, 2025 -Conversational English
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February 11, 2025 -Homeschoolers Haven
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February 11, 2025 -Seniors’ Social – Make Your Own Soup
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February 11, 2025 -Soup Meal Prepping
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February 11, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 11, 2025 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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February 11, 2025 -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 Maggie’s Place, 1027 Prince St. 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.
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.
Seniors’ Social – Make Your Own Soup
Make dry soup mixes using simple ingredients to save you money. All you need to bring is yourself. In person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Soup Meal Prepping
In this program, we will break down how we did our coconut curry soup take and make, including discussing pricing for dried soup meal kits, places to buy ingredients, as well as a basic formula for making custom soups. There will be a variety of ingredients on offer, and each participant will get to make, […]
Teen Room Drop In
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.
Maker Lab Fun Time
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.
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, February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025 -Storytime
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February 12, 2025 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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February 12, 2025 -Storytime
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February 12, 2025 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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February 12, 2025 -Spice Exploration
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February 12, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 12, 2025 -Valencrimes Murder Mystery Party
Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled story time at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft. Ages 2 - 4. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration 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.
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.
Spice Exploration
This program will introduce new and varying spices from different regions of the world and cuisines. Participants will sit together and take some time to pass around and smell each spice, as well as discuss different recipe and seasoning ideas for that spice. At the end, each participant will get to take home a small […]
Teen Room Drop In
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.
Valencrimes Murder Mystery Party
Love is in the air… and so is murder! We’re working together to examine the documents in our murder mystery kit and get to the bottom of a cold case. Snacks provided. Ages 13-18. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025 -Tech Help
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February 13, 2025 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 13, 2025 -Tales for Tots
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February 13, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 13, 2025 -The Creative Thingamajig
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February 13, 2025 -Read It Out Loud
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February 13, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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February 13, 2025 -Soup Meal Prepping
Tech Help
Is your phone giving you trouble? Or maybe your tablet? Drop by the Maker Lab on Thursday mornings for one-on-one tech help on a first-come, first-served basis! Happy to help with your simple tech needs. Open to all ages. This is a drop in program. 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.
Teen Room Drop In
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.
The Creative Thingamajig
Get creative with resin in this hands-on workshop! Kids will design and craft their own jewelry, keychains, and other fun trinkets while exploring colors, shapes, and sparkle. A perfect mix of art and imagination. For ages 8-14 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Read It Out Loud
Picture this: A room full of kids, 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
Dungeons and Dragons
Join the action and adventure as we explore fantastic worlds. We are beginner friendly. A safe and inclusive environment. For ages 9-13 To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Soup Meal Prepping
In this program, we will break down how we did our coconut curry soup take and make, including discussing pricing for dried soup meal kits, places to buy ingredients, as well as a basic formula for making custom soups. There will be a variety of ingredients on offer, and each participant will get to make, […]
Friday, February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
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February 14, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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 Open Hours
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, February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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February 15, 2025 -Toddler Time
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February 15, 2025 -Toddler Time
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February 15, 2025 -Storytime
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February 15, 2025 -Script & Scroll: Medieval Lettering Workshop
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February 15, 2025 -DIY Snowflake Wreath Hanging
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February 15, 2025 -Long John Festival Storytime & Craft
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February 15, 2025 -Lego Club
Maker Lab Open Hours
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.
Toddler Time
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. Ages 0-2 Drop in. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Toddler Time
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
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.
Script & Scroll: Medieval Lettering Workshop
Step back in time and learn the art of medieval lettering! In this workshop, you’ll master the techniques of ornate script and create your own illuminated designs inspired by the Middle Ages. This is a program for seniors. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
DIY Snowflake Wreath Hanging
Come on in to the library and make something creative on a cold winter’s day! We have all the materials you need and snacks too! For ages 3 and up Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Long John Festival Storytime & Craft
Celebrate the Long John Festival will all kinds of silly stories about winter – and underwear – followed by a craft. For ages 3 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Lego Club
Build, create, and explore! Lego Club is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild—one brick at a time. For ages 5-99 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
No events on this day.