Week of Events
Tech Help by Appointment
Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. All ages are welcome. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Tech Help: Drop-in Sessions & One-on-One Appointments
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? Our Digital Literacy Trainer is here to answer your tech questions! To book an appointment, or for more information, please visit our front desk, […]
The Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap Quilt Creations
Stop by the 2nd Floor Exhibit area to see The Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap Quilt Creations, a unique and vibrant fiber works exhibit by Brenda Leenders! Each quilt has its own story and invites wonder and curiosity. Look for hidden objects in her "Whistler ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ Scrap […]
Family Literacy Day!
Visit us at the library for some Family Literacy Day activities, crafts, and games. Let’s celebrate! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For more information, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monday, January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 -Scrabble Group
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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January 27, 2026 -Conversational English
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January 27, 2026 -Homeschoolers Haven
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January 27, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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January 27, 2026 -Dungeons and Dragons
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January 27, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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January 27, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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January 27, 2026 -Family Literacy Day
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January 27, 2026 -Collage Club
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January 27, 2026 -Family Literacy
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January 27, 2026 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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January 27, 2026 -Adult Crafty Crew- Composition Notebook Mason Jars
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.
Conversational English
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
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.
Dungeons and Dragons
"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
Afterschool Survival
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Teen Room 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.
Family Literacy Day
We are making buttons to observe Family Literary Day. Design, color, and then make a button showing your support of Family Literacy. For school aged children. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Collage Club
Explore your creative side at the Elmsdale Library with the Collage Club! We're busting out the scissors and glue and cutting up magazines and picture books to assemble a cool piece of art. You can also make postcards, vision boards, zines - whatever you want! Whether you're a seasoned collage pro or just looking to […]
Family Literacy
Calling all families! Come join us to celebrate Family Literacy. The theme this year is Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. We are going to be measuring and following directions on how to make cakes in a mug. 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.
Adult Crafty Crew- Composition Notebook Mason Jars
Add a little notebook nostalgia to your space! Our Composition Notebook Mason Jars combine classic school-day charm with rustic flair. Perfect for storage, or décor, these jars are a fun way to write your own story—no homework required. Adults. In person. Register: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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January 28, 2026 -Cyber Café by Maggies Place
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January 28, 2026 -Tech Help
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January 28, 2026 -Storytime
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January 28, 2026 -Storytime
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January 28, 2026 -Mind Readers
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January 28, 2026 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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January 28, 2026 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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January 28, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
Cyber Café by Maggies Place
We are offering assistance in navigating online resources and forms. Healthy snacks and drinks available. Supervised kids corner This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. .
Tech Help
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Storytime
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.
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.
Mind Readers
We are reading Canadian authors all this year. Drop by the library in January to pick up your copy of Emma Donoghue’s The Pull of the Stars. Adults. In-person.
Makers in the Maker Lab
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.
Homeschoolers Hangout
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
Teen Room 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.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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January 29, 2026 -Tech Help
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January 29, 2026 -Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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January 29, 2026 -Games & Gab
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January 29, 2026 -Baby Rhyme Time
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January 29, 2026 -Tales for Tots
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January 29, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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January 29, 2026 -Kids Craft Time
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January 29, 2026 -Food Science
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January 29, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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January 29, 2026 -Teen Room Drop In
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January 29, 2026Snack Attack
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January 29, 2026 -Branching Out
Tech Help
Experiencing tech troubles with your phone, tablet, or computer? Would you like to learn how to access FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music online using your library card? Give us a call today! To book an appointment, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Drop-in Housing Outreach Services with Housing Outreach Society
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. […]
Games & Gab
Join the adult outreach team to play games and get some mental wellness resources! Joint partnership with CEHPL – Stewiacke library and NSHealth. This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Baby Rhyme Time
Bring your little one to Baby Rhyme Time—a fun, interactive session filled with songs, rhymes, and snuggly story moments. Perfect for babies and their caregivers! Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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.
Kids Craft Time
Kids will get creative, use their hands, and make a take-home craft—perfect for the season.. For ages 8-12 Pre register in person or by phone 902 – 657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Food Science
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
Afterschool Survival
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Teen Room 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.
Snack Attack
Join us after school to create and eat some delicious, healthy snacks! Ages 8 - 14. In person. Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register starting January 6
Branching Out
Branching Out Book Club: Whodunnit Edition 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. In January, we're taking a look at the mystery genre! This is a program for […]
Friday, January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026 -One on One Tech Help
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January 30, 2026 -Seniors Social Café!
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January 30, 2026 -Picture Book Junction
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January 30, 2026 -Scrabble Squad
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January 30, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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January 30, 2026 -Afterschool Survival
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.
Seniors Social Café!
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.
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Drop In: No registration necessary
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! All adults welcome. 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.
Afterschool Survival
National Handwriting Day falls on January 23rd and we are celebrating the fine art of handwriting. Let’s put pen to paper and see what we get. For ages 8-15 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2026 -Storytime
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January 31, 2026 -Toddler Time
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January 31, 2026 -The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
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January 31, 2026 -Drop-in Creative Writing Group Sessions (TEENS)
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January 31, 2026 -Give Rug Hooking a Try for Kids and Grown-ups
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
The 745.5 Club (adult crafters)
Bernie and Kim have a fun craft to offer this month. We have snowflakes in mind. Come on in to make a snowflake tea light jar. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Drop-in Creative Writing Group Sessions (TEENS)
Do you love to write? The Truro Library is hosting a series of creative writing drop-in sessions, one for seniors, one for adults, and one for teens. Expect writing prompts, dedicated time to write, and the opportunity to share your work, purely optional. As a participant, you help decide the shape of the session. Open […]
Give Rug Hooking a Try for Kids and Grown-ups
Join local rug hooking artist Bev Levine for a workshop tailored to kids and their grown-ups. In this 3-hour session you will learn the basics of rug hooking and leave with a heart to hang on your wall. All supplies provided. Please note – this workshop requires one adult for one child. Ages 7-12 with […]
Sunday, February 1, 2026
No events on this day.