Week of Events
Read Local Summer 2025: Adult Summer Reading Program
Include NS authors and activities in your summer plans and earn ballots to win a great selection of prizes. Pick up a logbook at our Circulation and 2nd floor Info desks. For adults. No registration required.
Fragments: An Art Exhibition by Hanna Petrikina
In this series of three paintings, Hanna Petrikina invites you to step into her lens and experience the world the way she does, in fragments. Like random objects at a flea market that end up together by chance, she saw patterns where others saw chaos. A stray piece of overheard folklore, a desire to intentionally […]
Monday, July 21, 2025
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July 21, 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, July 22, 2025
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July 22, 2025 -Outdoor Art
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July 22, 2025 -Pool Noodle Pom – Pom Launcher
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July 22, 2025 -Summer Book club
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July 22, 2025 -Amazing Race- Australia
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July 22, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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July 22, 2025 -Heroes & Adventurers
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July 22, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Outdoor Art
Join us for a fun filled Outdoor Art series in July. Be sure to dress for mess! Tuesday, July 8 - Enter the sidewalk chalk competition and have a chance to win a prize! Register starting June 30 by emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Tuesday, July 15 - Have fun with soap bubbles and find out how to […]
Pool Noodle Pom – Pom Launcher
SchoolsPlus is visiting the library and they have a fun craft for you to make. Come on in out of the hot sun and have some fun! Drop-in, no registration required.
Summer Book club
A chill book club for young adults to read, relax, and connect. We’ll pick one great summer read and meet to chat, snack, and share thoughts. No pressure—just good books and good vibes. In partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association. For ages 18-24 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Amazing Race- Australia
The 4th stop in our Amazing Race-Passport to Reading is Australia. We will get some fun facts about the “land down under” and learn all about boomerangs.
Dungeons and Dragons
"Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons game night! Roll dice, slay monsters, and embark on thrilling adventures with friends. Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newbie, there's a spot for you at the table!" For ages 13-24 Pre-Register in person or by phone: (902) 657-3064, or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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, July 23, 2025
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July 23, 2025 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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July 23, 2025 -Social Café
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July 23, 2025 -Adventure Express
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.
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. In person, drop in. For more details call us at (902) 883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Adventure Express
Are you ready for an adventure? Come along as we explore the world without leaving the library. Stories and snacks and crafts, oh my! For ages 5-12 July 9 - Welcome to the Antarctic July 16 - Welcome to the Jungle July 23- Welcome to the Savanna This is a drop in program. No registration […]
Thursday, July 24, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, July 25, 2025
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July 25, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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July 25, 2025 -Fun with Food
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July 25, 2025 -Read-in Hour
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July 25, 2025 -Great Train Journey
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July 25, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
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.
Fun with Food
Do you like to try new foods? Learn about different foods from around the world through story, hands-on prep, and tastings. For ages 8-12 To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Read-in Hour
Need some peace and quiet to work through your Summer Reading Club books? We've got you covered! Join us every week for an SRC check-in and some dedicated reading time! For kids and teens. This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Great Train Journey
Join us each week as we visit a new city around the world through crafts, stories, snacks, and fun. One stop every week for 6 weeks — no passport required, just imagination! For ages 7-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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July 26, 2025 -Sensory Shenanigans
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July 26, 2025 -Video Game Club
Sensory Shenanigans
Drop in with your little ones for hands-on play with water, sand, and more. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! Ages 0-5 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Video Game Club
Join us once a month to play games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros, sample some indie games, trade Pokémon, and catch the latest in gaming news - all at your local library! For tweens/teens In-Person, drop in – For more information, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Sunday, July 27, 2025
No events on this day.