Read or listen to something new each month and earn a ballot for a monthly, quarterly, and yearly prize. Each month is a new genre to try. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
A rug hooking art exhibit that expresses gratitude from Ursula Ryle-Gulliver will be running through October and November at the Truro Library. Be sure to sign the guest book at the Second Floor information desk. Ursula will be on site to talk with you about her art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on Saturday, […]
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.
Drop into your local library and write your letter to Santa before December 7th. We have a letter writing station set up and our Magic Mailbox will get your letter to Santa and his Elves speedily.
Donate a pair of NEW PAJAMAS and help keep someone warm this winter. · All sizes welcome. · All donations will be distributed by the Shumilacke Foodbank. · Donations accepted at the Stewiacke Library until Saturday, December 2.
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
Help us decorate our tree at the library! Come visit us and enjoy making a tree ornament to hang on our tree. We can’t wait to see what you create! All ages are welcome to participate. Please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Our mischievous elf will be visiting the Children's department daily. Find him and fill out a ballot for a chance to win a prize. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Find all the animals wearing winter clothing and decide which one is your favourite! All ages are welcome This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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 program. 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. This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
Though we never get bored at the library, we’ve got a fun activity to make sure you aren’t bored. This month we are trying to not let the balloon drop. This is a drop in event. No registration required.
Curious about the Maker Lab? Come on in and explore. Program robots, create circuits, build with magnetic tiles, and more! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Come hang out, grab a snack, play some Mario Kart on our new Nintendo Switch, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
The Town of Stewiacke, in collaboration with Colchester Transportation and Common Good Solutions, will be hosting a community conversation to assess transportation needs for residents. Crafts and entertainment will be provided for your children during the event. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All ages welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
Learn some tips and tricks with local photographers, including Al Eastman. All adults are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Grassroots activists Linda MacDonald and Jeanne Sarson will talk about their book on human trafficking called Women Unsilenced to recognize the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2023 (November 25 - Dec. 10) This is a drop in event. No registration 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. This is a drop in event. No registration required.
Climate Action: It’s High Time to Get REALLY Serious!! Visit us at the Elmsdale Library to hear Peter Duinker’s presentation about our global climate and basic actions in how to prepare ourselves and to make a real difference. For teens/adults. Drop in, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Add your own special touch to this simple décor idea. For ages 16+ Register: Call: 902-639-2481 or Email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Feeling disconnected and a little out of the loop? Maybe some friendly conversation and companionship would help. Drop by the library for our Overbooked Social Time. Snacks and activities will be on offer. This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
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.
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.
Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14 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 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.
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story time and craft. For children ages 2-5 Registration required - Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
We are celebrating Science Literacy Month! Science is fun! Technology rocks! Engineering makes things great! Math is #1! What does Karri have in store this month? Marshmallow Shooters Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Come hang out, grab a snack, play some Mario Kart on our new Nintendo Switch, or make art. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join Brilliant Labs at the Truro Library to learn all about the world of coding with microcontrollers used in robotics, modern technology, and more! Register today for five weeks of awesome! Suitable for ages 8+ Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Limited space available.
Learn to play Ukulele with Lyn. This is a program for adults. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
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.
Time to unwind, get your homework done, play on the computer, or just hang out with your friends. This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
We are trying different types of art techniques throughout the year. December we will be making a collage. Learn all about how to collage. For ages 5 -15 This is a drop in event. No registration is required.
Curious about the Maker Lab? 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
We are making a holiday swag this month. Not “holiday swag” but a swag for the holidays. Mark it on your calendar and plan to join us for all the crafting fun. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Hands-on building fun for the whole family! Use real tools to build a mini door, then decorate it for the holidays. In partnership with Skills Canada – Nova Scotia. Ages 6-12 with parent(s) or guardian(s) To register please call 902-895-1625 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join us once a month to play games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros, sample some indie games, trade Pokémon, and catch the latest in gaming news - all at your local library! For ages 8-18 Drop in – For more information, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca