What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program.  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 program.  No registration is required.

Stop in at the Elmsdale library for social time. Meet new people, share your creative projects, try your hand at a game of cards, crafts and other activities. This is a program for adults of all ages. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. Call 902-883-9838 for more details

Untangle your mind with Zentangle. Zentangle is an American method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time increases personal well-being. Zentangle is a combination of meditation and art. All ages are welcome.

Alexander MacLeod is a fiction writer and a professor of English and Atlantic Canada Studies at Saint Mary’s University. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Granta and The O Henry Prize Stories. His first collection, Light Lifting, was a finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and Lagomorph, his collaboration with Andrew Steeves, recently won the 2021 Lieutenant Governor of Nova […]

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.

One on one time with seniors helps children improve their reading, grow in confidence and create a sense of community connection and purpose.For ages 5 and up. To register email:  stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902 639-2481  

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.  

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

Get your game on! Come on out for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details

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

Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitoner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. For ages 16+ Drop In or register at valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.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

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.

Try to beat Kim in a game (or 3) of Kahoots. She is undefeated and looking for someone to give her a challenge. You probably won’t win but give it a try. If trivia is your thing you might stand a chance (slim). All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is […]

Drop in to the Maker Lab to work on jigsaw puzzles for all ages and abilities! Chat and relax as you put the pieces together. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Relax to the sound of acoustic music. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.