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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.
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.
Imagine the joy as you open a wrapped book each day leading up to the holidays! How fun is that? Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or 902-639-2481.
Imagine the joy as you open a wrapped book each day leading up to the holidays! How fun is that? Registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
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.
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.
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
A relaxed afternoon with 2 jigsaw puzzles, laughter and friendly rivalry. You will have the chance to win a prize and puzzle bragging rights! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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.
"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 13-26 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Bernie has a Remembrance Day themed craft for everyone to make. Join Bernie to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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.
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.
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
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
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.
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.
Spices don't just make food tasty - they can also be used for science experiments! Get hands-on with spices to learn about surface tension, the pH scale, and more. Ages 8-14. In-person. Drop-in, no registration required.
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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.
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, […]
Futureworx will be at the Truro Library to provide information about their services and programs. This will be a one-on-one, drop in opportunity to have your questions answered. Adults, teens. In-person, no registration required.
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.
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.
Picture this: A room full of kids, quietly sipping hot chocolate, nibbling on popcorn, doodling, or relaxing as they listen to the librarian read aloud from a novel. If this sounds like fun, then please join us for Read it Out Loud, a book club for children ages 6-12 To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Are you wanting a quiet space to do your homework, write, read, create, or knit while listening to an audio book with your headphones? We will be meeting at the Elmsdale Library for quiet writing sprints. Come as you are! 5:30-7:30pm, with a 15 min refreshment break. This is a program for teens and adults. […]
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, […]
Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitioner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. Ages 18+. Drop in or Register: valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.ca
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 and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
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.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
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
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
We're celebrating Picture Book Month with a party! Join us for stories from our favourite picture books, themed crafts, and lots of fun! All ages. In-person. Drop-in, no registration required.
Books, vibes and great company! Come you’re your finished reads for something new, make friends who love books as much as you do, and turn an ordinary day into a literary adventure. Can’t bear to swap a book? Come anyway…we will have many books that you can take home and keep. This is a drop […]
Activate your creativity and imagination! We will proudly display what you build in our children’s area. For ages 5-100 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.