Pyrography simply means writing with fire. It is a captivating process that combines drawing, writing, and pattern-making, using heat to mark the surface. Inspired by nature and the wildlife around us, each piece in this exhibit captures elements of the natural world through line, texture, and controlled temperature. In-person, drop-in, 2nd Floor Exhibit Area
Hop on over to the Truro Library for a family movie! Zootopia (rated PG) is the exciting and heartwarming story of a rookie bunny cop and a con artist fox who have to work together to uncover a conspiracy. Snacks provided. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the library with a showing of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Rated PG-13). All ages. Drop-In No Registration 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 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.
Come hang out after school! 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.
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 after school! 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.
Ready, set, go! Get ready for an hour of high-speed action as we take turns racing around the tracks in Mario Kart. Join the race, have fun and make new friends along the way! For ages 8-14 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.
Do you love to write? The Truro Library is hosting creative writing drop-in sessions. Expect writing prompts, dedicated time to write, and the opportunity to share your work if you so choose. Open to writers of all levels of experience and genres! Teens. In-person. Drop-in; no registration required.
Have you thought about how doctors can see inside you? Or how we can look at skeletons? Come on out and learn about the amazing world of X-Rays. See animal x-rays, make some x-ray art, and have a deliciously bone-y snack! For ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. 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 event. No registration is required.
Come hang out after school! 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 to hear Steve Skafte share stories from his latest book, Outskirts of Ordinary. This volume is a bit of a departure for Skafte - a collection of stories about people rather than places; about people who overcame the odds to become themselves, evenly mixed with memories from his childhood in the Annapolis Valley. […]
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 after school! 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.
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.
Stop by the Teen Room every Thursday afternoon starting April 9 to play games, eat snacks, and hang out. This inclusive drop-in is in partnership with Schools Plus. Parent Navigator Marcia Gamble will be on hand to support parents as needed, as well as Schools Plus outreach workers. For ages 10-14
Join us after school to create and eat some delicious, healthy snacks! Ages 8 - 14. In person. Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Calling all movie lovers! Whether you’ve never seen the film, or you’re returning to an old favourite; whether you’re a tried and true cinephile, or just starting out on your film-watching journey, you are welcome to join us! This month’s feature is "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1980)" (Rated PG) Adults. In-person. No registration required.
Sensory friendly storytime supports children with autism or sensory processing challenges. Kids are invited to listen to stories, move around, play with fidget toys, and enjoy the library before we open! For ages 3+ To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Come hang out after school! 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.
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 after school! 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.
Tonight, join us for some fun! Game Room is a space where we can play bingo, Uno, take first steps in coding, and even enjoy some tabletop games! For ages 8-14 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.
Stop by the Teen Room every Thursday afternoon starting April 9 to play games, eat snacks, and hang out. This inclusive drop-in is in partnership with Schools Plus. Parent Navigator Marcia Gamble will be on hand to support parents as needed, as well as Schools Plus outreach workers. For ages 10-14
Join us after school to create and eat some delicious, healthy snacks! Ages 8 - 14. In person. Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Stories are so much better in a blanket fort. We provide the building supplies and snacks. You provide the pillow, blanket or stuffed animal. All ages, accompanied by an adult Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, […]
Stories are so much better in a blanket fort. We provide the building supplies and snacks. You provide the pillow, blanket or stuffed animal. All ages, accompanied by an adult Colchester-East Hants Public Library recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, […]
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 […]
What has knobby knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose? The Gruffalo! Join us for a puppet show version of this classic picture book, followed by a themed craft. This is a drop in program. No registration required.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in event. 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 event. No registration is required.
Come hang out after school! 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.
New to the Colchester-East Hants Public Library, or looking for a refresher before Summer Reading Club kicks off? Come learn how to use your local library. Get a tour, learn how to search for materials and place holds, and have some fun finding materials! Age 5-12, email to register. For ages 5-12 To register email: […]
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 after school! 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 in the Teen Room to make and eat a delicious, nutritious after-school snack with Nova Scotia Health, and learn more about ways to promote wellness in your everyday life! For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration 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.
This is an educational 4-part series provided by Remember When Health Care on how to make your home safe, accessible, and sustainable for the long term. To register, please visit the RW Health Care website http://www.rwhc.ca/workshops
Stop by the Teen Room every Thursday afternoon starting April 9 to play games, eat snacks, and hang out. This inclusive drop-in is in partnership with Schools Plus. Parent Navigator Marcia Gamble will be on hand to support parents as needed, as well as Schools Plus outreach workers. For ages 10-14
Join us after school to create and eat some delicious, healthy snacks! Ages 8 - 14. In person. Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Did you know that there are more insects on Earth than any other kind of animal — more than 200 million for each human on the planet! Join local bug expert Paul Manning for hands-on activities and books that will inspire you to dig deep into facts about insects and their roles in our lives. […]
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration required.
A weekly, four-part series in partnership with Remember When HealthCare exploring the following topics: Care Options & Funding in NS, Transitions from Hospital to Home, Preparing the Home for Aging and Building a Support System. Adults. In person. Drop in, no registration required.