Scavenger Hunt
Test your detective skills and help us find hidden items in the library! Ages 3+ How to Participate Drop into the library from June 1 - 30 during open hours. No registration required.
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Events For Kids
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Celebrate Pride Week
Use your creativity and show your pride. Our button maker will be available all week. Create your own image or use one of the templates. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a Drop in program.
4 events,
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Summer Reading Club Launch Party
Summer Reading Club Launch Party
Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading Club with a party in the Civic Square! Sign up for the Club, play giant games on the lawn, and more! In partnership with our friends at Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture. How to Participate This is a drop-in program for children ages 3-12. No registration is required. In-Person […]
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Summer Reading Launch Party
Summer Reading Launch Party
It’s that time of year again. School’s ending and we’re celebrating with our annual Summer Reading Club launch. Join us for some fun activities and sign up for Summer Reading! Drop-in, no registration required.
4 events,
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Summer Reading Club Launch Day
Summer Reading Club Launch Day
Join us on a fun-filled adventure to a land faraway with mini golf, buttons, bookmarks, and sticker fun. We are kicking off our Summer Reading Club so come by to sign up, read some great books and earn chances to win great prizes! Ages 5-12.
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Summer Reading Club Launch Party
Summer Reading Club Launch Party
Join us for the SRC Launch Party! So much is happening! Sign up for our summer reading program, take part in some fun activities and get reading! How to Participate This is a drop-in program for ages 3-12. No registration is required.
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1 event,
Story Walk
Take a stroll through Kiwanis Park and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
1 event,
1 event,
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“Unrestricted” Art Exhibit by the Truro Art Society
During the summer of ’21, the Truro Art Society created an exhibition titled “Restricted” with art works intended to reflect the nature of the Covid-19 lockdowns. This year the Truro Art Society members return with a new exhibition titled “Unrestricted”. In this collection the artists convey ideas of emerging freedoms and the lifting of regulations […]
5 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Take and Make Crafts
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. Drop-in, no registration required.
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How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
Have you ever dreamed of being Hiccup, with Toothless by your side? Now's your chance! Join us for crafts and activities based on the popular series that will prepare you for training a dragon of your own! For ages 5-12 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
7 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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Block Party
Block Party
Play with our amazing collection of building blocks - all day long! What can you build? Ages 3+ Drop-in, no registration required.
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
Meet us at the Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre where you can browse and borrow materials, sign up for a Library card, and use the public WiFi!
Free
8 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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African Drumming Workshop with Andrew Dahms
African Drumming Workshop with Andrew Dahms
Percussionist Andrew Dahms from Roots Drum and Dance will lead a workshop in African Drumming at the Truro library! Learn to play the djembe, a hollow wooden drum topped with goat skin that was first used by people in Mali. For ages 5-12 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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African Drumming with Andrew Dahms
African Drumming with Andrew Dahms
Percussionist Andrew Dahms from Roots Drum and Dance will lead a workshop in African Drumming at the Tatamagouche Library! Learn to play the djembe, a hollow wooden drum topped with goat skin that was first used by people in Mali. Registration required. For ages 5-12. To register, email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
11 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Find-It Fridays
We’ll be offering up a fresh scavenger hunt each Friday all summer long! Do your worst, Kids of Tatamagouche! For ages 3+. Drop into the library from July 8 – August 19 during open hours. No registration required.
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Picture Book Putt-Putt
Picture Book Putt-Putt
Fore! The Children's Area will be tranformed into a mini golf course. Practice your swing and see if you can sink a hole-in-one! Ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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Craft Time: Air-dry Clay Tile
Craft Time: Air-dry Clay Tile
In this family friendly workshop, ceramic artist Nancy Chiasson, will teach participants how to create their own unique clay tile using drawing, impressions, and collage. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must have an adult available to assist with the craft. Spaces are limited. To register, call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
12 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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Drop-In woven bracelets
Drop-In woven bracelets
Stop by the Maker Lab to create wearable art for yourself, or give it to a friend. No registration is required
Lego at the Library
Lego at the Library
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate.
8 events,
Story Walk
Take a stroll and enjoy our Story Walk. The Picture book "Sometimes I Feel like a Fox? by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
10 events,
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Mi’kmaq Myths and Legends with Gerald Gloade
Mi’kmaq Myths and Legends with Gerald Gloade
Join us for a special workshop with local artist and Cultural Educator, Gerald Gloade. Gerald will share Mi'kmaq myths and legends, and then help you create your own characters! For ages 8-14 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Paper Bag Princess Fun
Paper Bag Princess Fun
Join us for some Paper Bag Princess fun! Listen to the story and then design, make, and model your own paper bag outfit. For ages 3-12. No registration required.
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Mi’kmaq Myths and Legends with Gerald Gloade
Mi’kmaq Myths and Legends with Gerald Gloade
Join us for a special workshop with local artist and Cultural Educator, Gerald Gloade. Gerald will share Mi'kmaq myths and legends, and then help you draw your own characters! For ages 8-14 To register, email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
8 events,
Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
Meet us at the Kennetcook Fire Hall where you can browse and borrow materials, sign up for a Library card, and hear about our upcoming programs!
Free
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Tween Virtual Fairytale Breakout Room
Tween Virtual Fairytale Breakout Room
Work together to discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-12 This is a virtual program. Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
8 events,
Wear Your Pride!
Stop by the Library to help us celebrate Pride Week! We have all the supplies to make a Pride bracelet to wear when you head downtown for all the festivities. No registration required. All ages.
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Enchanted Slime
Enchanted Slime
Join us for the magic of slime. It oozes, it sparkles. Make a batch to take home with you. This is a drop-in program for the young, and young at heart. All ages are welcome.
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Castle Quest
Castle Quest
Hear ye, hear ye! The King decrees a new castle be built! Working together, create a castle using cardboard and a MakeDo kit to befit royalty. For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
8 events,
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Lego Drop-In
Lego Drop-In
Calling all Lego fans! The library has Lego-lots of it! Stop by and build something fun and fabulous. We can't wait to see you! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
7 events,
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Poetry Reading with Chad Norman and Nanci Lee
Poetry Reading with Chad Norman and Nanci Lee
Join us for an hour of poetry readings at the Library! Authors Chad Norman and Nanci Lee will be reading from their work. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
6 events,
Story Walk
Take a stroll and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
9 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Create Some Pride
Join us in celebrating Halifax Pride 2022! We’ll have materials available for several Pride inspired crafts with something for every age. Drop in. No registration is required
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Spellbinding Slime
Spellbinding Slime
We provide the magic materials, and you create the ooey, gooey, stretchy, feel-good slimy creations to take home! For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
9 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
12 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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Slime-a-Palooza!
Slime-a-Palooza!
Are you a slime enthusiast? Do you want to be one? Then join us for Slime-a-Palooza! You'll have the chance to make your very own slime to take home. Prizes will be awarded for the best slime in three categories: Grossest-Feeling Slime Prettiest Slime Most Unique Slime Ages 5-12 Drop-in, no registration required.
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Who is Alex Trebek?
Who is Alex Trebek?
Celebrate Alex Trebek's birthday a day early. Come alone or as part of a group. Test your Canadian trivia knowledge. For ages 8 to adult. This program is a drop-in. No registration is required.
14 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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Giant Board Games Drop-in
Giant Board Games Drop-in
Would you like to be your own game piece in Snakes and Laddeers? Maybe Tic Tac Toe is more your style? Either way, we will have giant board games for you to play!
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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Board Game Drop In
Board Game Drop In
Game On! Drop by and pull up a chair. We'll have an assortment of board games set up for you to play with family and friends. All ages are welcome. This is a Drop-in, no registration is required.
14 events,
Boredom Busters
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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Fairytale Puppet Show
Fairytale Puppet Show
Join our Library puppets as they take you to a land far, far away. Ages 3+ This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
8 events,
Story Walk
Take a stroll through Dennis Park and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family.
7 events,
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
Meet us at the Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre where you can browse and borrow materials, sign up for a Library card, and use the public WiFi!
Free
7 events,
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Sidewalk Chalk Art
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Beautify the sidewalks that surround the library at our sidewalk chalk art contest! Participants may work alone or with a partner. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: ages 8 and under; ages 9-14; and adult. Chalk will be provided. To register, email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Escape the Heat
Escape the Heat
Do you like puzzles? Can you solve mysteries? See if you have what it takes to get out of our Escape room! Ages 8-12. How to Participate To register, please email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124.
6 events,
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
6 events,
Lego at the Library
Lego at the Library
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate.
