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 […]
Offering Wireless Printing
We now offer wireless printing directly from your personal device. Cost for printing services is 0.20 cents per black and white page, and 0.50 cents per colour page.
Monday, July 28, 2025
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July 28, 2025 -Family Fort Night
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July 28, 2025 -Scrabble Group
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July 28, 2025 -Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Family Fort Night
Stories are much better in a blanket fort! We provide the building supplies and snacks - you provide the pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. Register your family by emailing tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca.
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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July 29, 2025 -Meal Planning and Recipe Inspiration
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July 29, 2025 -Summer Book club
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July 29, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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July 29, 2025 -Collage Club
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July 29, 2025 -Heroes & Adventurers
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July 29, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Meal Planning and Recipe Inspiration
Meal planning can seem intimidating, and it can be hard to know where to start. Learn about the foundations for successful meal planning and leave with a plan that is flexible and realistic for you. You will receive a worksheet to help make a meal plan and a recipe booklet to start you on your […]
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.
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
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 […]
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 30, 2025
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July 30, 2025 -Storytime
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July 30, 2025 -Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
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July 30, 2025 -International Day of Friendship
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July 30, 2025 -Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
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.
Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
International Day of Friendship
There’s nothing better than a friend! Celebrate friendship with friendship bracelets, stories about perfect pairs like Elephant and Piggie and Frog and Toad, and more. Suitable for ages 4+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025 -Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
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July 31, 2025 -CEHPL Puppet Show at Stewiacke Community Centre
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July 31, 2025 -Slime Party
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July 31, 2025 -Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
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July 31, 2025 -Puppet Show
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July 31, 2025 -Amazing Race- Asia
Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
CEHPL Puppet Show at Stewiacke Community Centre
Get ready for Stewiacke Library’s most sensational puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Location: Stewiacke Community Centre
Slime Party
There’s no party like a slime party! Squishy, oozy, sticky, sparkly – you know it, you love it, it’s time to get slimy!on required and spaces limited. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Magic Show with Actual Wizard Vincenzo Ravina
Award-winning Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina will cast a spell with his weird and wonderful magic tricks. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Puppet Show
Get ready for the Library's most sensational summer puppet show, featuring the one and only Scaredy Squirrel! Scaredy and his friends will knock your socks off. All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Amazing Race- Asia
We have made it to Asia on our 5th stop in the Amazing Race-Passport to Reading journey. We are learning about Asia’s largest mammal and making toothpaste for them.
Friday, August 1, 2025
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August 1, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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August 1, 2025 -Seniors Social Café!
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August 1, 2025 -Read-in Hour
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August 1, 2025 -Fun Friday
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August 1, 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.
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.
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
Fun Friday
We will mix it up each Friday. You might enjoy a giant board game, a sensory shenanigan or some process based art that you aren’t allowed to do at home. Make sure to wear your messy clothes! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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, August 2, 2025
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August 2, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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August 2, 2025 -Toddler Time
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August 2, 2025 -Lego Club
Maker Lab Open Hours
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.
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
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, August 3, 2025
No events on this day.