7 events found.
Week of Events
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.
Free Income Tax Clinic
File your taxes to get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and simple tax situation, volunteers may be able to do your taxes.
Monday, May 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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May 19, 2026 -Caregiver Education Series
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May 19, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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May 19, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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May 19, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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May 19, 2026 -Go Fly A Kite
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May 19, 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.
Caregiver Education Series
A series for family members and care partners of people recently diagnosed with dementia. Participants learn about symptoms of dementia, coping strategies, future planning and community resources. Please call 1-800-611-6345 to register
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.
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 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.
Go Fly A Kite
Bernie wants to make kites. Come on in and make your masterpiece. Then head outside to try and fly it. 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, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -Storytime
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May 20, 2026 -Storytime
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May 20, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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May 20, 2026 -Library Game Room
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.
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.
Library Game Room
Tonight, join us for some fun! Game Room is a space where we can play bingo, Uno, take first steps in coding, and even enjoy some tabletop games! For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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May 21, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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May 21, 2026 -Teen Trivia
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May 21, 2026 -Inclusive Tween Drop-In with Schools Plus
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May 21, 2026 -Snack Attack
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May 21, 2026 -Branching Out Book Club: Non-fiction Art
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May 21, 2026 -After Hours Family Fort Night
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.
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 Trivia
Want to see how you match up to others with your trivia knowledge? Stop into the library for Teen Trivia. For ages 13-18 No registration is required
Inclusive Tween Drop-In with Schools Plus
Stop by the Teen Room every Thursday afternoon starting April 9 to play games, eat snacks, and hang out. This inclusive drop-in is in partnership with Schools Plus. Parent Navigator Marcia Gamble will be on hand to support parents as needed, as well as Schools Plus outreach workers. For ages 10-14
Snack Attack
Join us after school to create and eat some delicious, healthy snacks! Ages 8 - 14. In person. Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Branching Out Book Club: Non-fiction Art
Looking for a new book club in the area? Branching Out might be for you! We're a non-traditional book club with a goal: try out books, even if we're not sure we'll like them. The theme for May is Non-Fiction Art. This is an adult program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for […]
After Hours Family Fort Night
Stories are so much better in a blanket fort. We provide the building supplies and snacks. You provide the pillow, blanket or stuffed animal. All ages, accompanied by an adult Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, […]
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 -One on One Tech Help
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May 22, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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May 22, 2026 -Karaoke Fun
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.
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.
Karaoke Fun
Who wants to sing? We are karaoking and would love for you to join us. Pick a favorite song and belt it out! For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 -Storytime
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May 23, 2026 -Toddler Time
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May 23, 2026 -Puppet Show and Craft- The Gruffalo
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May 23, 2026 -The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
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
Puppet Show and Craft- The Gruffalo
What has knobby knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose? The Gruffalo! Join us for a puppet show version of this classic picture book, followed by a themed craft. This is a drop in program. No registration required.
The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
Bernie and Kim have a fun craft to offer this month. April brought us showers so we are making flowers. This is an adult program. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Sunday, May 24, 2026
No events on this day.