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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, […]
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Appointments
Beginning Mon, Feb 9, volunteers will be taking appointments for income tax preparation on Mondays, Tuesdays, 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.
For the Love of Painting
Sean Benton paints in an expressive realist style. His images replicate realism with an emphasis on the elements of art and design. Sean hopes viewers experience familiarity depicted in new ways. The works currently on display vary in subject matter with portraits, landscape, architecture, and still life. All ages. Drop-in. In-person, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area.
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, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 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, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Conversational English
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March 24, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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March 24, 2026 -Tiny Painting
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March 24, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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March 24, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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March 24, 2026 -Story and a Craft
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March 24, 2026 -Dungeons and Dragons
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March 24, 2026 -Family Night at the Library
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March 24, 2026 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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.
Tiny Painting
We have some tiny canvases and want to see how creative you can be. Join Bernie to make your masterpiece. Then we are going to put them on display for everyone to see. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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.
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.
Story and a Craft
Bernie wants to read you a story. Come for the story and stay for the craft. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. Registration is not 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 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Family Night at the Library
Unwind with us on a Tuesday evening. Grab a hot drink and dive into some games and crafts or simply grab a book to read! All ages This is a drop in program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
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, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Tech Help
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March 25, 2026 -Cyber Café by Maggies Place
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March 25, 2026 -Storytime
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March 25, 2026 -Storytime
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March 25, 2026 -Seniors’ Craft Time
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March 25, 2026 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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March 25, 2026 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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March 25, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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March 25, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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
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. .
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 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
Seniors’ Craft Time
Join us for an hour of crafting and conversation. All materials provided. 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 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.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -Tech Help
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March 26, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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March 26, 2026 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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March 26, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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March 26, 2026 -Virtual Author Visit: Ashley Spires
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March 26, 2026 -Story time
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March 26, 2026 -Education Event: Understanding Dementia
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March 26, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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March 26, 2026 -Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
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March 26, 2026 -Threads of Home, Fashion, Heritage, and the Art of Restoration.
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
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.
Virtual Author Visit: Ashley Spires
Ashley Spires is a Canadian children's book author and illustrator. She is the creator of the Binky the Space Cat graphic novels series and the 2014 bestselling picture book, The Most Magnificent Thing. Ages 5 and up Virtual (Zoom). To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Story time
Come listen to fun story and create a lovely craft. For preschool aged children Drop in, no registration required.
Education Event: Understanding Dementia
Donna Lawrence, Alzheimer Society Outreach Coordinator, will be visiting the Elmsdale Library to speak about signs, symptoms and risk factors of Alzheimer’s. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please 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.
Read Aloud Book Club- There will be no session on April 9th
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
Threads of Home, Fashion, Heritage, and the Art of Restoration.
Tartan designer Veronica MacIsaac explores how heritage can shape a life's work - from building international fashion line rooted in Scottish tradition to restoring and old home with the same care and respect. Everyone is welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -One on One Tech Help
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March 27, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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March 27, 2026 -Seniors Social Café!
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March 27, 2026 -Scrabble Squad
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March 27, 2026 -Teen Time
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.
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Teen Time
It’s your time in the Program room. Play games, hangout, enjoy a board game without the younger kids. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 -Storytime
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March 28, 2026 -Toddler Time
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March 28, 2026 -Storytime and Craft
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March 28, 2026 -Storytime and Craft
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March 28, 2026 -The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
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March 28, 2026 -Lego Club
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
Storytime and Craft
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
Storytime and Craft
Come for stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay for a themed craft! Ages 3+. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
Easter is coming so we thought we would try an Easter Craft. You can never have enough bunny crafts.. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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, March 29, 2026
No events on this day.