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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.
Tech Help by Appointment
Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. All ages are welcome. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Msit No’kmaq, All My Relations: Art Exhibit by Lorne Julien
Lorne Julien is a proud Mi'kmaw artist and member of Millbrook First Nation, We'kopekitk, Nova Scotia. He specializes in contemporary Indigenous acrylic paintings and murals. He believes that incorporating Indigenous art in public spaces is a simple act of reconciliation and moving forward in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. His intention is to […]
Scavenger Hunt – Travel Edition
Which of these Images have you used on vacation? All Ages. In-person. Drop in: No registration required.
Mind Readers
We are reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in October to pick up your copy of Katherena Vermette's The Break and join us on the 24th to discuss. Adults. In-person.
Tech Help by Appointment
Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. All ages are welcome. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monday, October 20, 2025
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October 20, 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, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Meet a Representative of MLA Tom Taggart’s office
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October 21, 2025 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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October 21, 2025 -Conversational English
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October 21, 2025 -Afterschool Survival
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October 21, 2025 -Defensive Cybersecurity
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October 21, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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October 21, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 21, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Meet a Representative of MLA Tom Taggart’s office
A representative of MLA Tom Taggart’s office will assist with filling out seniors care grant and heat rebate forms. Janice will also be providing informative and administrative assistance to those that are in need. Constituents are encouraged to drop in and bring their concerns or to say hello. This is a drop in program. No […]
Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-895-0200 to register. 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.
Afterschool Survival
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Defensive Cybersecurity
Join John Kamphuis, Director of IT at Patterson Law, for an informative session on Cybersecurity. With over 30 years of experience in the field, John will share insights on how to protect networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or misuse. Learn about the core principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, […]
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
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.
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, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 -Storytime
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October 22, 2025 -Storytime
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October 22, 2025 -Storytime
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October 22, 2025 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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October 22, 2025 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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October 22, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 22, 2025 -Zombie Barbies!
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October 22, 2025 -Aging in Place Workshop Series
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. Please note there will be no Storytime on December 24, 27, and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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. Please note there will be no Storytime on January 24,28,and 31. 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.
Homeschoolers Hangout
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. In person, drop in. Please call (902) 883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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.
Zombie Barbies!
This Barbie is hungry for brains! Tap into the monster within to transform Barbie into a brains-eating zombie! Bring your creativity and we’ll provide the rest. Ages 8 - 14. Drop-in. No Registration required.
Aging in Place Workshop Series
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -Virtual Author Visit: John Boileau
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October 23, 2025 -Tech Help: Drop-in Session
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October 23, 2025 -Baby Rhyme Time
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October 23, 2025 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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October 23, 2025 -Tales for Tots
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October 23, 2025 -Afterschool Survival
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October 23, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 23, 2025 -Fun in the Maker Lab
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October 23, 2025 -Scorch Art Basics
Virtual Author Visit: John Boileau
John Boileau is the bestselling author of a dozen books of historical non-fiction. Many of his books are for adults, but Amazing Atlantic Canadian Kids is written for children. Join us virtually as he reads from this book. Mr. Boileau served in the Canadian Army for 37 years, retiring as a colonel in 1999. For […]
Tech Help: Drop-in Session
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, computer, or the library computers? Would you like to learn how to access FREE eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]
Baby Rhyme Time
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
Workers from the Truro Housing Outreach Society will be at the library to offer housing and outreach support services for folks experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. This can include access to survival supplies, client case management and care plans, assistance with rental and subsidy applications, sending paperwork to agencies, and interfacing with landlords. Adults. In-person. […]
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.
Afterschool Survival
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. For ages 8-15 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.
Fun in the Maker Lab
Join us in the Maker Lab for a weekly craft and explore our usual Maker Lab activities, such as LEGO, magnetic tiles, robotics, and more! This is a drop-in and no registration is required.
Scorch Art Basics
Turn up the heat on your creativity! This workshop will guide you through the scorch painting process, where designs magically appear on wood with just a little paint and heat. A fun, beginner-friendly way to make rustic, one-of-a-kind art. Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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October 24, 2025 -Seniors Social Café!
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October 24, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
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October 24, 2025 -Afterschool Survival
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.
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Afterschool Survival
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -Sensory Storytime
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October 25, 2025 -Storytime
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October 25, 2025 -Storytime
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October 25, 2025 -Toddler Time
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October 25, 2025 -Halloween Drag Storytime with Auntie Rouge
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October 25, 2025 -Lego Club
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October 25, 2025 -Halloween Spooktacular
Sensory Storytime
Sensory storytime supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This storytime invites children to listen to stories, move around, play with fidget toys, and enjoy the library before we open! For ages 3 and up. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. Please note there will be no Storytime on January 24,28,and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. Please note there will be no Storytime on December 24, 27, and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. 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
Halloween Drag Storytime with Auntie Rouge
We’re celebrating spooky season with a Halloween-themed storytime with Drag Queen Auntie Rouge! Get dressed up in your costume and join us for a morning of stories, laughs, and Halloween treats. About Rouge Fatale: With a heart as big as her mouth, Rouge Fatale is Atlantic Canada's legendary drag performer who holds a plethora […]
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.
Halloween Spooktacular
Wear your favourite costume and let's get a little spooky. Enjoy some games, crafts and snacks. All ages. In-person. Drop in: no registration necessary.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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