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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
Technically Speaking
Is your tablet confusing? Having trouble downloading an app to your phone or don’t know what an app means? Want to learn more about TikTok? Drop into the library with your questions and we can help. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Tech Help: Drop-in Sessions & One-on-One Appointments
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? Our Digital Literacy Trainer is here to answer your tech questions! To book an appointment, or for more information, please visit our front desk, […]
The Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap Quilt Creations
Stop by the 2nd Floor Exhibit area to see The Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap Quilt Creations, a unique and vibrant fiber works exhibit by Brenda Leenders! Each quilt has its own story and invites wonder and curiosity. Look for hidden objects in her "Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap […]
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 – Hearts
Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure! Hearts are hidden all around the library, and it's your mission to find them. All ages. In-person: drop-in, no registration necessary.
Olympic Winter Games
Join the Elmsdale Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Stop by during open hours to watch events as they happen. Go Team Canada! This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
Olympic Winter Games
Join the Mount Uniacke Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Stop by during open hours to watch events as they happen. Go Team Canada! All ages This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Appointments
Beginning Mon, Feb 9, volunteers will be taking appointments for income tax preparation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, in person or by phone. This will continue until the end of the tax season or until all slots are full. Call 902-896-4192 for appointments or drop by the library.
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 -Scrabble Group
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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February 10, 2026 -Conversational English
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February 10, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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February 10, 2026 -Seniors’ Social-Pamper Yourself Bingo Edition
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February 10, 2026 -Seniors’ Social-Get Together-Pamper Yourself Bingo Edition
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February 10, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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February 10, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 10, 2026 -Dungeons and Dragons
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February 10, 2026 -Seasonal Craft with Bernie
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February 10, 2026 -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.
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.
Seniors’ Social-Pamper Yourself Bingo Edition
Get ready to shout BINGO! and treat yourself! Join us for a pampering Bingo game where every prize is designed to help you relax, refresh, and feel fabulous. Play, win, and indulge—you deserve it! Seniors. In Person. Drop-in: no registration required.
Seniors’ Social-Get Together-Pamper Yourself Bingo Edition
Get ready to shout BINGO! and treat yourself! Join us for a pampering Bingo game where every prize is designed to help you relax, refresh, and feel fabulous. Play, win, and indulge—you deserve it! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Afterschool Survival
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. 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 13-26 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Seasonal Craft with Bernie
Valentine’s Day is coming and Bernie has a craft to celebrate the day. For school aged children. 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, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Cyber Café by Maggies Place
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February 11, 2026 -Tech Help
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February 11, 2026 -Storytime
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February 11, 2026 -Storytime
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February 11, 2026 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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February 11, 2026 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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February 11, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 11, 2026 -Valencrimes Mystery Party
Cyber Café by Maggies Place
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. .
Tech Help
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime at the library! There will be stories, maybe a song or two along with a craft For children 2-4. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. 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.
Valencrimes Mystery Party
Love is in the air… and so is something more sinister. Work together to examine the evidence and get to the bottom of a Valentines-themed mystery! Snacks provided. For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Tech Help
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February 12, 2026 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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February 12, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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February 12, 2026 -Story time
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February 12, 2026 -Heart String Art
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February 12, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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February 12, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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February 12, 2026 -Black Canadian Athletes
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February 12, 2026 -Read It Out Loud
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February 12, 2026 -Creative Sprints
Tech Help
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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.
Story time
Come listen to fun story and create a lovely craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Heart String Art
Create a bold Valentine heart using colourful string woven around small nails. This hands-on craft combines creativity, fine motor skills, and a little patience to make a piece of art kids will be proud to display. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Afterschool Survival
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. 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.
Black Canadian Athletes
Celebrate African Heritage Month and the Olympic Winter Games by learning about Black athletes who made Olympic sport history for Canada! For school aged children This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Read It Out Loud
Picture this: A room full of children, 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
Creative Sprints
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. […]
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -One on One Tech Help
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February 13, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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February 13, 2026 -Seniors Social Café!
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February 13, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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February 13, 2026 -Scrabble Squad
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February 13, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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February 13, 2026 -Friday the 13th
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
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.
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
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
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Friday the 13th
Are you nervous that it’s Friday the 13th? Do you avoid crossing paths with black cats? Do you toss salt over your shoulder? Let’s talk about superstitions. For school aged children This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Valentine’s Day Card Making
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February 14, 2026 -Storytime
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February 14, 2026 -Toddler Time
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February 14, 2026 -Mardi Gras Party
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February 14, 2026 -Lego Club
Valentine’s Day Card Making
Come along and make Valentine Cards for your family, friends, and classmates. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in - Please call 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.
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
Mardi Gras Party
Come celebrate Mardi Gras by making your own colourful mask in a party atmosphere! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
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, February 15, 2026
No events on this day.
