Month: April 2023

Same Page was launched one year ago when eight regional libraries across Nova Scotia joined together to break down interregional barriers and provide Nova Scotia residents with equitable access to library resources – all with one card.

One year ago your catalogue got bigger, better, and easier to use. With Same Page you can:

· Access over 1 million resources from the eight member libraries through a single catalogue.

· Request materials from any member library and have them delivered to your preferred library location, returning them to whichever library is most convenient.

· Access an extensive collection of digital materials and tools from any computer or mobile device with internet access, at any time.

Don’t have your Same Page Card yet?

If you already have a CEHPL Library card: visit any location, phone 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to switch to Same Page.

If you don’t have a Library card: visit any location, phone 902-895-4183, or Apply Online today.

All washrooms at Colchester-East Hants Public Library locations are now offering pads and tampons free to the public.

Funding for this initiative is part of the Provincial Government’s cost of living support to reduce the hardship lower income people experience around period poverty.

Period poverty describes the struggle many people (women, girls, transgender) face while trying to afford menstrual products. Difficulty affording menstrual products can cause people to stay home from school and work, with lasting consequences to their education and economic opportunities.

“We recognize that period poverty is a growing social issue impacting our community,” said Tiffany Bartlett, the library’s CEO. “We are proud to partner with the Province to support this movement for free menstrual products availability across the country.”

Free menstrual products provide access for everyone. People are encouraged to take one for themselves or someone they know.

The Library is closed for the Easter holidays

All branches and departments of Colchester-East Hants Public Library will be closed for the Easter holiday on the following days:

• Friday, April 7
• Monday, April 10 

For up to date information on branch closures and updates follow us on Facebook or Instagram. The Library is closed on all statutory and civic holidays.