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
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.
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.
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 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025 -Scrabble Group
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February 24, 2025 -Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team Visit
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team Visit
Drop in and meet the Dietician. Learn about local and free programs, and pick up nutrition resources such as Canada's Food guide, and how to read a nutrition label. This program is offered in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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February 25, 2025 -Conversational English
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February 25, 2025 -Homeschoolers Haven
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February 25, 2025 -Scavenger Hunt
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February 25, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 25, 2025 -Collage Club
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February 25, 2025 -Maker Lab Fun Time
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February 25, 2025 -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.
Scavenger Hunt
We have another Scavenger Hunt planned. Come to the library to search and find all the snow flakes For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is 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.
Collage Club
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 […]
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 26, 2025
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February 26, 2025 -Storytime
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February 26, 2025 -Storytime
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February 26, 2025 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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February 26, 2025 -The Mind Readers
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February 26, 2025 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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February 26, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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.
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.
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.
The Mind Readers
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 -Tech Help
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February 27, 2025 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 27, 2025 -Tales for Tots
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February 27, 2025 -International Polar Bear Day
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February 27, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 27, 2025 -Soup Meal Prepping
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February 27, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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February 27, 2025 -Silent Reading Book Club
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.
International Polar Bear Day
It’s Polar Bear Day! Let’s celebrate all things Polar Bears. For ages 5-12 This is a drop in program. No registration is 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.
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, […]
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
Silent Reading Book Club
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. Suitable for all ages. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Friday, February 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
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February 28, 2025 -David’s Book Discussion
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February 28, 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.
David’s Book Discussion
Everyone is invited to come, sit and chat about the book of the month! In February we’re reading: The Little Old Woman Strikes Again by Catherine Ongleman-Sunberg. Registration is full for this program. Please contact us at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to be placed on a wait list.
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, March 1, 2025
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March 1, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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March 1, 2025 -Toddler Time
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March 1, 2025 -Storytime
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March 1, 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. 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.
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, March 2, 2025
No events on this day.