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.

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.

Bernie has a story and a craft she wants to share with you. In November, she a special story to read to you. The craft after will need creativity, so bring lots. 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.

"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 13-26 Register by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca

A night full of fun, laughter and awesome prizes! Bring your friends, grab a card and see who can shout BINGO first. Snacks, music and good vibes guaranteed. For ages 13-18 Register:stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca  

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.

Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity.  Please note there will be no Storytime on December 24, 27, and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is 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.  

We are reading Canadian authors all this year.  Drop by the library in November to pick up your copy of Shari Lapena’s book Everyone Here is Lying.  This is a drop in event. No registration required.

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

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.

We're doing arts and crafts inspired by the 70s and 80s! Use melty beads and Shrinky Dinks to make keychains and more! Ages 8-14 In-person. Drop in, no registration necessary.

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? Take advantage of our free tech help to solve your problems and become more comfortable with the digital world. Adults. In-person. Drop in: no […]

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.

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. […]

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.

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.

After school just got more creative! Kids can explore art, crafts, and imagination in this fun and relaxed workshop. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone  902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca

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.

Karri is cooking up some fun things with food. Bring your empty bellies and inquisitive minds to play with food.. For school aged children. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca

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

How well to you know your countries around the world? Famous landmarks etc. Join virtually via Zoom, or stop by the branch in Stewiacke. For ages 8-12 To participate, register: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

A relaxed, hands-on session where adults can explore creativity, try new materials, and enjoy making something unique in a fun, social setting. For all adults. Pre register in person or by phone  902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca  

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  

Come in and build, explore, and create with hundreds of blocks, including our new big blue foam blocks!    All ages are welcome. This event is a drop-in. No registration is required.

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.

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

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.

Squish, squeeze, it's slime time! Make your own ooey gooey colourful slime and take it home. Come for one of three sessions: 10:30 am - 11:00 am. 11:00 am - 11:30 am,11:30 - 12:00 pm. Ages 7-12. In person. Drop-in, no registration required.

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. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Sensory storytime supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This storytime invites kids to listen to stories, move around, play with fidget toys, and enjoy the library before we open! For ages 3 and up. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Celebrate the beauty of autumn through art. In this fall landscape painting workshop, you’ll explore color, texture, and light to create your own seasonal masterpiece. This is an adult program. Pre register in person or by phone  902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca  

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.  Please note there will be no Storytime on December 24, 27, and 31. For pre-schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

The holiday season is upon us and we have a great craft for you to create.  See you at the Elmsdale library! This is a program for children. This is a drop in program. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details

Bernie and Kim want to share their love of all thing’s crafts. Each month we are trying something new. We have started thinking about the holidays. Join us for a fun craft to help you get in the mood for the upcoming holidays. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca

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.