All babies 3-18 months are welcome to come for rhymes, songs, and stories! In partnership with Maggie’s Place.  The session will take place at Townsview Estates Long Term Care Home (310 Abenaki Rd) 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.

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.

We want to observe Earth Day by cleaning up our yard of all the winter garbage. After our clean up we will be planting some seeds inside to watch grow until we can plant them outside. 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.

Paint, ping pong balls, Oh My! Wear your messy clothes for a fun time. Suitable for ages 3-12 Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or 902-639-2481

Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.

Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop-in and 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.

Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft.  For ages 0+ Drop-in, no registration 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.  

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 will be discussing The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig. Drop by to pick up your copy. This is a drop in event. No registration required.

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.

April is National Poetry Month AND April 22nd is Earth Day, so we’re celebrating by making poems with discarded library materials. Turn the pages of torn-up books into blackout poetry or cut out words from magazines to craft new turns of phrase. For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.

Dan Bar-el is a children’s author, educator and storyteller. Among his published works, there are picture books, chapter books and graphic novels. According to his 4th Grade report card “Danny is well-behaved, amusing, enthusiastic, and very creative. His writing is improving but needs continual work”. Join us to see how far his work has improved! […]

Is your phone giving you trouble? Or maybe your tablet? Drop by the Maker Lab on Thursday mornings for one-on-one tech help on a first-come, first-served basis! Happy to help with your simple tech needs. Open to all ages. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

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.

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.

"Springtime Story Time" brings the season to life with fun and engaging tales of new beginnings, nature’s wonders, and outdoor adventures. Gather around for a cozy reading filled with laughter, imagination, and the magic of spring!. Age 4-7 Drop in, 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.

Join us in remembering the victims of the Holocaust. We will watch a video and then talk about it. For ages 8-14 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

Looking for a new book club in the area? Branching Out Book Club might be for you! We're a non-traditional club with a goal: try out books, even if we're not sure we'll like them! Join us and see what it is all about! This is a drop-in program. Call 902-883-9838 or email us at […]

Join the action and adventure as we explore fantastic worlds. We are beginner friendly.  A safe and inclusive environment. For ages 9-13 To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Calling all book lovers! Test your literary knowledge with a fun and exciting book trivia night. From classic novels to modern bestsellers, see if you can turn the page to victory. Gather your team, challenge your mind, and let the story unfold!

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  

Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary

What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Have you ever been told what your weight should be? The truth is your weight is a lot more complex than a number on a scale. We will explore the many factors that influence weight, expectations for weight loss and strategies to support your health and wellness. This is an adult program. This is a […]

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 on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! All ages are welcome 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.

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.