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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 […]
Take Home Craft Kits
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. For preschool and early elementary kids. Drop In: No registration necessary
Scavenger Hunt – Travel Edition
Which of these Images have you used on vacation? All Ages. In-person. Drop in: No registration required.
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
Halloween Party
Visit us at the library in your favourite Halloween costume and have a spooky time! All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. For details, call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Picture Book Bingo
November is Picture Book Month! Starting November 1, pick up a Picture Book Bingo sheet at your local library and fill it in with the things you find in picture books. Get five in a row and you can enter a ballot to win a prize! Up to five entries per person.
Holiday Decorating
We are decorating for the holidays. Come on in and give us a hand putting up our tree and making the library festive. This program is for school aged children. Drop-in, no registration required.
Monday, October 27, 2025
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October 27, 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 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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October 28, 2025 -Conversational English
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October 28, 2025 -Afterschool Survival
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October 28, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 28, 2025 -Dungeons and Dragons
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October 28, 2025 -Storycrafters
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October 28, 2025 -Collage Club
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October 28, 2025 -Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Info Session
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October 28, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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.
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.
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
Storycrafters
Bernie has a story and a craft she wants to share with you. In September she wants to play with paper bags. Can you guess what story she is reading? For school aged children. 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 […]
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Info Session
Join us for a community info session on the Town's plan to protect Victoria Park from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Learn about how the Town has been treating Victoria Park's hemlock trees in order to preserve one of Truro's most cherished green spaces and find out how you can play a role in its […]
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 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Parents and Tots Story Time and Crafts
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October 29, 2025 -Storytime
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October 29, 2025 -Storytime
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October 29, 2025 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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October 29, 2025 -Social Café
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October 29, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 29, 2025 -Aging in Place Workshop Series
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 -Tech Help: Drop-in Session
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October 30, 2025 -Baby Rhyme Time
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October 30, 2025 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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October 30, 2025 -Tales for Tots
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October 30, 2025 -Meal Planning and Recipe Inspiration
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October 30, 2025 -Afterschool Survival
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October 30, 2025 -Fun in the Maker Lab
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October 30, 2025 -Halloween Craft
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October 30, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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October 30, 2025 -Read Aloud
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October 30, 2025 -Cooking the Books
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
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.
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.
Meal Planning and Recipe Inspiration
Nova Scotia Health and their Registered Dietitian will be visiting the Elmsdale Library to help you with meal planning. Let’s get inspired! Adults. Registration required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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.
Halloween Craft
Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween craft workshop! Kids will have fun making their own festive creations using easy, hands-on materials. A perfect way to celebrate the season with a mix of creativity, imagination, and a little Halloween magic. Ages 8-12. 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.
Read Aloud
Get cozy, bring a blanket or pillow if you wish. Enjoy some quiet snacks as Stewiacke staff reads aloud to you. Ages 6-16. Drop in: no registration required
Cooking the Books
Every month we are picking a cookbook to highlight. Come in and pick a recipe. Make it at home. Come in and share with the others how good, bad or indifferent it was on the last Thursday of the month. We will be displaying the cookbook beginning the first week of the month. All ages. […]
Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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October 31, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
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October 31, 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.
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, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -All Aboard for the Holidays! – Model Railroad Mending Workshop
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November 1, 2025 -Storytime
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November 1, 2025 -Storytime
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November 1, 2025 -Storytime & Craft
All Aboard for the Holidays! – Model Railroad Mending Workshop
Bring your vintage train sets back to life just in time for the Holiday season! Join a few local model train enthusiasts for a hands-on workshop where you can learn tips and tricks to recondition--or even resurrect--older train sets. Whether it's a simple fix or a tune-up, our experts are here to help get your […]
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.
Storytime & Craft
Come in for Saturday morning stories and stay for a craft! For ages 3 and up This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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