Castle Quest
2022-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.

Lego Drop-In
2022-07-15 10:00 - 16:00
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.

Etched Birchbark Medallion Workshop with Crystal Gloade
2022-07-19 13:00 - 15:30
Millbrook First Nation Artist, Crystal R. Gloade, will lead us in etching the surface of birchbark medallions with an assortment of designs from animal paw prints to Mi’kmaq petroglyphs. For adults
To register, call 902-895-4183, or email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Spellbinding Slime
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-16 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Heartstopper Teen Program
2022-07-20 18:30 - 19:30
Make Heartstopper-inspired stickers and crafts, get book recommendations, and talk about everyone’s favourite show(and comic) right now! For ages 13-18
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Giant Board Games Drop-in
2022-07-22 10:00 - 16:00
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!

Fairytale Puppet Show
2022-07-23 11:00 - 11:30
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.

Adult Colouring Night
2022-07-26 18:30 - 19:30
A great way to spend an evening! Chill out to some music, relax as you colour, and de-stress. Materials provided. Have your own materials? Feel free to bring your own!
This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required

Art Attack
2022-07-27 18:30 - 19:30
From old and outdated to fantastic and new! Come into the library and upcycle thrift store finds into your own masterpiece. Add a bit of your own pizazz and tap into your creative side. Ages 13-18
This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.

Printmaking Craft Night
2022-08-03 18:30 - 19:30
Try your hand at the art of printmaking! Sketch, etch, and stamp your very own design. For ages 8-16
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Origami Creations
2022-08-05 10:00 - 12:00
Love to do Origami, or want to try it for the first time? Drop by the Maker Lab for a morning of paper folding! All ages are welcome.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone Camera
2022-08-09 18:30 - 19:30
Today’s smartphones are great cameras. For most of us, they are all you need to make wonderful images, from portraits to landscapes to travel photos. Learn how to use the camera and software found in smartphones to make photographs. Some of the software demonstrated will be free, some will be purchased. The workshop will be presented on an iPhone but all smartphones can be used. This program is for adults.
This is a drop-in program for adults. No registration is required.

Author Reading: Gary Blackwood
2022-08-16 18:30 - 19:30
Join author Gary Blackwood as he reads from his new novel “The Devil to Pay.” There will be a Q&A time and copies of the book available for purchase.

Teen Giant Board Games
2022-08-17 18:30 - 19:30
What’s more fun than board games? GIANT board games! Join us outside in the Civic Square for an evening of life-sized games and snacks! (In case of rain, we’ll be in the Library.) For ages 13-18
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

SRC Wrap Party
2022-08-18 13:30 - 15:00
Our fun-filled Summer Reading Club is coming to an end. Come on by and help us celebrate an awesome summer of fun. There will be bubbles, volcanoes, oobleck and more. Please dress for mess! For ages 3-12
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Discovery Centre: Sail the Sour Seas
2022-08-19 15:00 - 16:00
Fire, acid, and shellfish. No, it’s not a Maritime seafood recipe. In this engaging live science show, we will connect how humans’ CO2 emissions are causing our oceans to become more acidic and explore the impact this will have on shellfish populations and all of us who depend on them. For ages 5-12
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
2022-09-01 - 2022-09-29
The Crayons have quit and are hiding in the Library! Can you help us find them?
Drop into the library from September 1 – 29 during open hours. No registration required. Ages 3+

“The Other Side of Me: Photography & Drawings by Sandra (Sam) Dill” Art Exhibit
2022-09-01 - 2022-10-28
Sandra (Sam) Dill has been an avid supporter of community health and well-being through her various roles in nursing and community organizations. Yet unbeknownst to some, her passion and skill for art are the other side of her, that also inspire and better her community. Get to know her in a different light through her art exhibit at the Truro Library!
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. The exhibit may be found on the second floor of the library.

Heroes & Adventurers
2022-09-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-13 17:00 - 20:00
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All welcome!
How to Participate
Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com. Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.

Planning Ahead: Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, and Wills
2022-09-09 14:00 - 15:00
Learn the basics about powers of attorney, personal directives and wills. We all need to plan for the unexpected in case we become unable to make decisions about our children, finances, property and personal care. And, plan ahead for what you want done with your estate when you die.
Presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS). Please note: LISNS provides legal information, not legal advice.
How to Participate
Registration is encouraged, but not required. To register, email registration@legalinfo.org.

Meet the Artist: Sam Dill
2022-09-10 14:00 - 16:00
Sam Dill is the creator of the September/October Truro Library art exhibit “The Other Side of Me.” She will be on site to talk with you about her art and the inspiration behind the exhibit. All ages are welcome. You will find her on the second floor.
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Scrabble Group
2022-09-12 13:30 - 16:30, 2022-09-19 13:30 - 16:30
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends!
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Conversational English
2022-09-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Art Attack: Back to School Swag
2022-09-14 18:30 - 19:30
Start the school year in style! Drop in to craft and create awesome accessories for your backpack, binders, and more!
In-Person – Malcom & Charlotte MacQuarrie Maker Lab. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Ages 8-14.

Tales for Twos
2022-09-15 11:00 - 11:20
Join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! For ages 18 mos-3 yrs. with a caregiver/parent.
Registration is required. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Introduction to Canva
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
Have you always wanted to make great graphics for social media, posters, flyers, videos, and more? Learn how to use Canva, a free, slick graphic design website, and wow your friends or workplace with your savvy creations. For adults and seniors.
Register by calling 902-895-4183 or info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
