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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, August 4, 2025
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August 4, 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, August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025 -Craft Time
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August 5, 2025 -Summer Book club
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August 5, 2025 -Amazing Race-Europe
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August 5, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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August 5, 2025 -Heroes & Adventurers
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August 5, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Craft Time
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! This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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-Europe
The 6th stop in our Amazing race- Passport to Reading is Europe. With so many museums holding so many of the world’s greatest art, we are going to try to create our own master piece. For school aged children.
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, August 6, 2025
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August 6, 2025 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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August 6, 2025 -Summer Reading Tent
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August 6, 2025 -Social Café
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.
Summer Reading Tent
Need some extra time to reach your Summer Reading Club goal? Join us and our friends from United for Literacy under the reading tent. Hear stories or read on your own, play literacy games, and more! For ages 3-12 Location: Civic Square. In the case of rain, the event will take place inside the library.
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
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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August 7, 2025 -75th Anniversary Celebration
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August 7, 2025 -Tote painting for kids
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August 7, 2025 -Sharing the Planet: Wildflower Seed Balls
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.
75th Anniversary Celebration
It’s Colchester-East Hants Public Library’s diamond jubilee and we are having a party! Join us for our special musical guest, Mary Beth Carty! There will be cake, door prizes, and more!
Tote painting for kids
Get creative and design your own one-of-a-kind tote bag! We'll provide the bags, paints, and inspiration—you bring the fun. Perfect for all ages and skill levels. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Sharing the Planet: Wildflower Seed Balls
Join local author Amanda Oberswain in making wildflower seed balls as she reads excerpts from her book "Sharing the Planet". For ages 5 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Friday, August 8, 2025
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August 8, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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August 8, 2025 -Read-in Hour
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August 8, 2025 -Fun Friday
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August 8, 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.
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 9, 2025
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August 9, 2025 -Maker Lab Open Hours
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August 9, 2025 -Around the World Storytime
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.
Around the World Storytime
Join us for an international storytime! We'll learn a little bit about different countries and cultures - and who knows, maybe you'll find a new favourite book along the way! This is a drop in program. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Sunday, August 10, 2025
No events on this day.