Colchester East Hants Public Library

Escape Room
2023-08-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14.
No registration required.

Voices for Change: The calamitous cost of housing – and the many factors undermining affordability with Dr. Jill Grant
2023-08-09 18:30 - 19:30
Everyone is aware of the current housing crisis in Canada – and in many other nations. Not only is housing hard to find, but it has grown increasingly unaffordable. Political leaders call for ‘cutting red tape’ and reducing local development fees while housing advocates call on governments to provide more resources to help individuals and households in need. In this talk, Dr. Grant will discuss the array of factors contributing to the calamitous cost and inadequate supply of housing and consider what it may take to begin to improve the situation.
About the Speaker: Dr. JIll Grant is a Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University. Dr. Grant’s research examines planning theory and practice to understand how cities work and how planning can improve places that are important to us.
This talk is part of our Voices for Change speaker series. No registration is required.

Summer Storytime Series
2023-08-10 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and activities perfect for little ones and their families! All ages are welcome.
This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Teen Room Drop In
2023-08-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-22 14:00 - 16:00
Get out of the sun this summer in the newly reopened Teen Room! Grab a snack, play some games, make art, or just hang out with old friends or new ones! For ages 13-18
This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Get Messy!: Slime
2023-08-10 14:30 - 16:00
Slime Time! Choose your slime, choose your add ins, and get your own personalized slime to take home! For ages 5-12.
No registration required.

Tech Petting Zoo
2023-08-11 10:30 - 11:30
Have you ever wondered about what’s in the cabinets in the Maker Lab? Stop by to satisfy your curiosity. The tech petting zoo is a collection of tech devices that children can test drive and see how they work. We promise none of them will bite. For ages 5-12
This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Treasure Hunt
2023-08-14 10:00 - 15:00
Are you ready to explore? Follow clues around the children’s area until you find the treasure! For ages 5+
No registration required.

Scrabble Group
2023-08-14 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-21 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-28 13:30 - 16:30
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends!
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Virtual Community Workshop with Scientists in School: Do It Like da Vinci!
2023-08-15 10:30 - 11:30
Da Vinci was an accomplished artist and skilled scientist and you can be too! Paint to explore solubility, absorption and surface tension. Weave a colourful pattern to model climate change. Create a pneumatic creature to investigate the power of air. Discover the joy of combining science and art! For ages 4-12.
To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183

Heroes & Adventurers
2023-08-15 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-22 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-29 17:30 - 20:00
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All ages welcome!
Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.

Makers in the Maker Lab
2023-08-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-23 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Discovery Centre Visit: Rethink, Repair, Reimagine
2023-08-16 15:30 - 16:30
They say, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’. But, what if it is broken? How can we rethink what we buy, repair what we have, and reimagine what things could be? Join the Discovery Centre’s #GenAction team to get hands-on and be empowered with new skills! Together, we’ll explore the materials that we buy, use, fix, lose, donate, find, and throw away. For ages 5+
No registration required. Drop in!

Outer Space Night
2023-08-16 18:30 - 19:30
Did you know that over 600 people have been to space? We’re heading to the stars at Outer Space Night! Enjoy snacks and activities and make galaxy art to take home. For ages 8-14.
No registration required.

Puppet Show
2023-08-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-17 14:30 - 15:30
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started… on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, this is what we call our puppet show! For all ages

Firefighter Stories & Fire Station Tour
2023-08-18 10:30 - 11:30
Drop in to the library for firefighter stories then let’s visit our friends at the Truro Fire Service for a fire station tour! For ages 3-12.
No registration required.

Lego at the Library
2023-08-21 10:00 - 15:00
Stumped on what to build? Let us help! We have buckets of Lego AND Lego Challenge cards that offer suggestions for awesome projects. Use your imagination while also brainstorming and problem solving. Do you accept the challenge? For ages 5+
No registration required.

Solar Explained – Photovoltaics and Electricity
2023-08-23 08:00 - 17:00
Learn the basics of solar photovoltaic systems and technology in a residential setting with the experts from Solar Nova Scotia. This program is open to all adults.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Back to School Party!
2023-08-24 14:30 - 15:30
Summer’s coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join us outside the library for games, snacks, and more to celebrate the awesome summer we’ve had. For ages 3-12.
No registration required.

Media Lab Certification Class
2023-08-29 18:00 - 18:45
Curious about the Media Lab and what kind of podcasting, music, photography, and video equipment we have to use? Sign up, take a tour, get certified, and get ready to start using the Media Lab for your own projects! For ages 16+
To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Podcasting PLUS
2023-08-29 18:45 - 20:00
Curious about the world of podcasting and how you could make a podcast in the Media Lab? Join us for an introduction to designing, equipping, recording, editing, hosting, and launching a podcast with a take-home workbook guide and a beginners podcasting technology tutorial in the Media Lab. For ages 16+
To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Overbooked Social Time
2023-08-30 10:30 - 11:30
Feeling disconnected and a little out of the loop? Maybe some friendly conversation and companionship would help. Drop by the library for our Overbooked Social Time. Snacks and activities will be on offer. Open to all adults and seniors.
This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
