Advent Book Bundle – (FULL) Due to the overwhelming response, registration is closed.
Truro Library 754 Prince St, TruroWeek of Events
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.
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.
Advent Book Bundle – (FULL) Due to the overwhelming response, registration is closed.
Borrow twelve surprise books to help you celebrate the Christmas season! Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. Let us know your name and library card number, the name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren), and any topics they love. Available in English, French, or a combination of both. Register between November 17-28, pick up the week of December […]
Monday, November 17, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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November 18, 2025 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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November 18, 2025 -Conversational English
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November 18, 2025 -Homeschoolers Haven
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November 18, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 18, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 18, 2025 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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November 18, 2025 -Teen Hangout- Bingo Edition
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.
Homeschoolers Haven
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.
Teen Room Drop In
Come hang out after school! 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.
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.
Teen Hangout- Bingo Edition
A night full of fun, laughter and awesome prizes! Bring your friends, grab a card and see who can shout BINGO first. Snacks, music and good vibes guaranteed. For ages 13-18 Register:stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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November 19, 2025 -Storytime
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November 19, 2025 -Storytime
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November 19, 2025 -Storytime
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November 19, 2025 -The Mind Readers
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November 19, 2025 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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November 19, 2025 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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November 19, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 19, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 19, 2025 -Art Attack: Retro Crafts
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
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
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.
The Mind Readers
We are reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in November to pick up your copy of Shari Lapena’s book Everyone Here is Lying. This is a drop in event. No registration 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 after school! 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.
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.
Art Attack: Retro Crafts
We're doing arts and crafts inspired by the 70s and 80s! Use melty beads and Shrinky Dinks to make keychains and more! Ages 8-14 In-person. Drop in, no registration necessary.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025 -Tech Help: Drop-in Session
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November 20, 2025 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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November 20, 2025 -Baby Rhyme Time
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November 20, 2025 -Tales for Tots
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November 20, 2025 -Kids afterschool craft.
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November 20, 2025 -Teen Room Drop In
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November 20, 2025 -Tween Trivia-GeograFUN
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November 20, 2025 -Read It Out Loud
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.
Kids afterschool craft.
After school just got more creative! Kids can explore art, crafts, and imagination in this fun and relaxed workshop. For 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.
Tween Trivia-GeograFUN
How well to you know your countries around the world? Famous landmarks etc. Join virtually via Zoom, or stop by the branch in Stewiacke. For ages 8-12 To participate, register: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Read It Out Loud
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
Friday, November 21, 2025
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November 21, 2025 -Block Party
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November 21, 2025 -One on One Tech Help
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November 21, 2025 -Picture Book Junction
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November 21, 2025 -Slime
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November 21, 2025 -Seniors Social Café!
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November 21, 2025 -Scrabble Squad
Block Party
Come in and build, explore, and create with hundreds of blocks, including our new big blue foam blocks! All ages are welcome. This event is a drop-in. No registration is required.
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.
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Slime
Squish, squeeze, it's slime time! Make your own ooey gooey colourful slime and take it home. Come for one of three sessions: 10:30 am - 11:00 am. 11:00 am - 11:30 am,11:30 - 12:00 pm. Ages 7-12. In person. Drop-in, no registration required.
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.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
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November 22, 2025 -Sensory Friendly Storytime
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November 22, 2025 -Toddler Time
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November 22, 2025 -Storytime
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November 22, 2025 -Storytime
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November 22, 2025 -It’s Craft Time!
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November 22, 2025 -Lego Club
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Sensory friendly storytime supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges. Kids are invited to listen to stories, move around, play with fidget toys, and enjoy the library before we open! For ages 3+ To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
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.
It’s Craft Time!
The holiday season is upon us and we have a great craft for you to create. See you at the Elmsdale library! This is a program for children. This is a drop in program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email 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, November 23, 2025
No events on this day.