Are you between the ages of 8-11? Do you like to read or be read to? Join the Hackmatack Reading Club at the Truro Library and vote for your favourite book to win! The club is offered in both French and English! Drop in to the children’s area any time after January 9th to pick […]
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 - February is Romance month. All ages. No registration required.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch.(While supplies last) For children and adults. Drop-in, no registration required.
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. Suitable For Preschool and early elementary children. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Spring is coming enjoy a scavenger hunt with the library. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. For preschool and early elementary children. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia commissioned five Indigenous artists from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to produce rug hooking designs that honour the Indigenous children who suffered and died in Residential Schools and to honour the survivors who were taken from their families and culture. These mats have been offered […]
Find the 12 flower pictures hidden around the library. How many can you name? All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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. April is memoir month. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. All ages are welcome. Drop in, no registration required. Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Pick up the supplies to make a fuzzy caterpillar on a leaf! All ages are welcome to participate. While supplies last. This is a drop in program.
April is poetry month! Help us finish our poem by finding the letters that are hidden around the children’s area. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program.
Curious about space and our solar system? Explore at the library with a scavenger hunt. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in – call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monthly take and make for school age kids. Pick up in March and take home for something to do when you are bored. (while supplies last) For ages 6-12 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Drop by for a craft to do at home with your little. All supplies are provided to make a fun project. (while supplies last) For ages 2-5 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. For preschool and early elementary children. 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.
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, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. 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.
You have choices! Faux screen print, stamp or paint the canvas bag of your dreams. All materials are provided. For adults. To Register: Call: 902-639-2481 or Email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
A bi-monthly book discussion that can happen from the comfort of your favourite chair. In March, we will be discussing Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Print copies can be made available through the library. For adults of all ages. Register by calling 902-895-4183 or info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Expect a follow up email from library staff to make […]
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.
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Drop in, no registration required.
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.
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. For adults This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
She’s smart, she’s sarcastic, she’s solving mysteries and making friends… she’s Wednesday Addams, of course! Embrace your inner Wednesday (or Enid!) with spooky snacks, games, and more. For ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays , bouncing rhymes and simple books. Suitable for Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is an in-person 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 and craft time. For ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Time to unwind, get your homework done, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
The campaign is going to be an adventure of a group of fighters, trying to complete 20 challenges, each harder than the next. Ages 12-16. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
School is out! Let's do something fun! We'll have different board games, lego, crafts and other fun activities! For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
“A photograph is an opportunity to keep a moment forever.”….Destin Sparks. 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
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages welcome. 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. Suitable For 3-5 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop in program. No registration is necessary.
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. For ages 5-18 This is a drop in – call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Mind your distance! Strava will map our walk, record distance and provide a satellite image.Meet at the library at 2 and enjoy a walk around town. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Time to unwind, get your homework done, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Work together to uncover cuckoo clues, break bananas codes, and solve silly puzzles for April Fools’ Day! Can you find all the solutions and claim your prize? All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.