Join Dr. Jessica from CWRC. She’ll discuss how they help injured animals recover and return to the wild. For ages 5-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.
The Mi’kmaq would use stones and rocks throughout history to tell stories and leave messages. Participants will have the opportunity to create a symbol and draw it on a rock so that they can carry it to tell their own story. In partnership with the Millbrook Culture and Heritage Centre. For ages 5-12. How to […]
Ottawa magician Chris Pilsworth will amaze and delight with this interactive Zoom magic show! For ages 5-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.
Did you know that over 50% of teen book readers are adults? Find out why with this fun night of trivia, teen book lore, tips, and tools to find your next best YA read. Participants in this program will also be entered into a draw for $25 Indigo gift card. How to Participate Register 1 […]
Libby now offers digital magazines! Magazines have no waitlists or holds and can also be downloaded for use offline. Learn some tips and tricks on using this great new feature. How to Participate No registration required. Visit our Library at Home blog for the tutorial video beginning March 23.
The Library will host a conversation with award-winning author Kenneth Oppel. Mr. Oppel will also read from his latest series, Bloom. For ages 8+. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. […]
Learn about how cooking and culture mix to make a delicious combination! This month features Ecuadorian recipes presented by Mabel Farrell, a past resident of Ecuador. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. Once registered, you may pick up printed recipe cards of […]
Join award-winning writer Marjorie Simmins for a chat about some of her favourite memoirs, both current and "classics." Participants will be invited to share their thoughts on what makes a good memoir, and how to get started on writing their own stories. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an […]
In April, we are discussing Where White Horses Gallop by Beatrice MacNeil. This title is available as an ebook on hoopla (no holds or waitlists required). You can also request it in print. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Join us on Zoom to watch a demonstration of how to make Ukrainian Pysanky, an intricate Ukrainian Easter egg decorating technique. Be sure to also pick up our take home craft where you can design and colour your own paper pysanky. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Once […]
Join Canadian author Joel Sutherland for a virtual visit as he shares some of his stories from the Haunted Canada series. It will be a spooktacular time! How to Participate Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: […]
Looking for a social event you can join from home? Sign up for an evening of online trivia! Sign up solo or assemble a team. There will be prizes! How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is intended for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Enjoy library storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! For ages 2+. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is intended for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Discover the science behind things that make you go…ewww! Make “snot” and sneeze it while exploring viscosity, identify various animals from their scat (i.e. poop), and learn about digestion while producing a burp in a bag. Supplies provided. For ages 4-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to […]
Solve the puzzles, beat the clock! For ages 8-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.
Enjoy library storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! For ages 2+. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. […]
Discover what happens when science meets art! Explore perception as you use shadow, colour, motion, and light to create art from science. You’ll make a puppet, a spinning top and a kaleidoscope, as well as design your own galaxy. Supplies provided. For ages 4-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is intended for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Enjoy library storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! For ages 2+. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. […]
Show off your knowledge of Equestria for a chance to win prizes! Sign up solo or assemble a team. Ages 8-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is intended for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Did you know gold was first discovered in Nova Scotia in 1858? Or that a real Maud Lewis painting was found in a thrift store? Join the author of 100 Things You Don't Know About Atlantic Canada - For Kids as they share amazing facts and stories about the East Coast! All ages. How to […]
Is English your 2nd language? Or maybe your 4th? Our Conversational English program is intended for those who would like to practice their English in a fun and friendly environment. In partnership with YREACH. How to Participate 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link […]
Enjoy library Storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! Ages 2+ How to Participate Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. Tech Requirements: […]
Enjoy library Storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! Ages 2+ How to Participate Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. Tech Requirements: […]
Enjoy library Storytime from the comfort of your home. Tune in via Zoom for songs, stories and rhymes for all ages! Ages 2+ How to Participate Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183 to register. Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. Tech Requirements: […]
Show off your knowledge of all things Minecraft for a chance to win prizes! Sign up solo or assemble a team. Ages 8-12. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All devices […]
In June, we are discussing The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Request a copy here. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions before the event takes place. Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.
Are you a newcomer to Nova Scotia? Learn about how to adjust to a new culture of selecting, preparing, and eating nutritious food with Master of Applied Human Nutrition Luba Synyuk. In partnership with YREACH. All ages. How to Participate Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 902-895-4193 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register. You will be […]
Join Isaac & Cyn, Inclusion Leaders at Simply Good Form and Hosts of the Hey Cis! podcast for a one-hour "lunch and learn" to explore the history and importance of pronouns and what you can do every day to build inclusive communication. All registrants will also be entered to win a Pink Balloon pride pack, […]
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
Work together to discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-12 To participate: Email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. All devices are accepted.
Work together to discover clues, unravel riddles, and solve puzzles. Bring your brain power and break the codes! For ages 8-12 To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration.
Join author Charis Cotter for a creepy tour of the most haunted island in the world. She will show how traditional ghost stories reflect the landscape, culture and history of Newfoundland. It will be a spine-chilling good time. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an […]
Work together to discover clues, unravel riddles, and solve puzzles. Bring your brain power and break the codes! For ages 8-12 To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join our puppet friend Eddie for humour, rhymes, and songs. Learn about the importance of keeping the environment clean and how you can help – starting with a month-long waste reduction challenge! For Grades P-3 Register with Clean Foundation at https://forms.office.com/r/P3hJz8hjf9
Feel the magic and enjoy some Disney trivia. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. For ages 8-12 To participate, register at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Chad Lucas is a writer, communications professional and author of books for children and young adults. His latest novel, Let The Monster Out is an equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing and accepting your fears. For ages 10-14 To register, please email info@cehubliclibrary.ca
Show off your holiday knowledge for a chance to win prizes! Sign up solo or assemble a team. For ages 8-12 To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration.
As we head into the New Year, you may find yourself surrounded by people talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. If you have steered away from New Year’s Resolutions in the past, or if these conversations leave you feeling drained, you are not alone. But why does it feel like New Year’s Resolutions are so […]
We’re happy to welcome author Wanda Taylor who will read from her books “Birchtown and the Black Loyalists” as well as “We Are Not the Zoo”. If we’re lucky, she may give us a sneak peek into her next book coming out this spring! For ages 5+ To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot […]
In honour of African Heritage Month, join us online to listen to Sharon Robart-Johnson read from her book Jude and Diana that chronicles two enslaved sisters in nineteenth century Nova Scotia. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Gordon Korman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 100 middle-grade and young adult books! He's received countless awards and honours and his books have been translated into more than 30 languages. Join us on Zoom to laugh, learn, and hear the story of how Gordon Korman wrote his first book, This Can't […]
Rebecca Thomas is an award-winning Mi’kmaw author and poet who served as Halifax’s Poet Laureate from 2016-2018. Her first picture book, I’m Finding My Talk, was a Globe & Mail Top 100 Pick and a CBC Best Picture Book in 2019. In 2022, Thomas's newest picture book, Swift Fox All Along, was short-listed for a […]
Farida will introduce you to the process of illustrating children’s picture books and then guide you through a simple warm up exercise of sketching children’s faces with different emotions. For Grades 2-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up email with the Zoom link.
Dustin will lead you through a fun, interactive workshop about learning how to write comic books. From stoic superheroes to ferocious felines, you will learn what it takes to make a comic book from start to finish and get a chance to create your own. For Grades 3-7. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive […]
Marty Chan combines storytelling, technical magic, and audience participation to bring Chinese folktales to life. He’ll share the legend of the first rainbow and how it was created and then invite you to become one of the characters in the story. He’ll also reveal the real-life cats who inspired his picture book, True Story, and […]
You will hear more about Sadé’s background and the inspiration for her book, Granny’s Kitchen, before learning about the Shelly-Ann doll. You will enjoy exploring topics about Jamaican Culture, such as family, food, and language, while engaging children in their own experiences of Jamaica. For Grades K-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up […]
Have you ever wondered how can you write a short text based on facts and evidence, with nothing imagined? Welcome to the world of nonfiction, where every statement must be rooted in the truth. To get started, you will learn the importance of research and the quality of one’s sources. Lydia will use her book […]
It’s no secret that scary stories provide thrills. But when handled correctly, a terrifying tale can also be the best way to share messages of love, empathy, and inclusion. In this workshop, Joshua helps you examine stories that pack a fright (but won’t keep you up all night). Drawing on Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique local […]
Genevieve Graham is a USA Today and #1 best-selling author who is passionate about breathing life back into Canadian history through tales of love and adventure. Join us as she reads from her most recent novel “Bluebird” (published April 2022) and takes questions about the book and her writing. This is a virtual program. Register […]
Join us as Cynthia Sweeney reads from her book “The Pink Balloon”. Cynthia is a diversity, equity and inclusion educator, who along with BriAnna Simons wrote The Pink Balloon as a resource for parents and educators who might feel unsure about talking with young children about their identities. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You may expect a follow […]
A bi-monthly book discussion that can happen from the comfort of your favourite chair. In May, we will be discussing Winter Wives by Linden MacIntyre. Print copies can be made available through the library. Register by calling 902-895-4183 or info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Expect a follow up email from library staff to make arrangements for print copies
Our 2023 Summer Reading Club theme is CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE and we can't wait to tell you all about it. If you are an educator, caregiver, or parent of children ages 3-12, we invite you and your children to join us on Zoom for a fun-filled information session about how SRC works... including all […]
Our 2023 Summer Reading Club theme is CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE and we can't wait to tell you all about it. If you are an educator, caregiver, or parent of children ages 3-12, we invite you and your children to join us on Zoom for a fun-filled information session about how SRC works... including all […]
Our 2023 Summer Reading Club theme is CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE and we can't wait to tell you all about it. If you are an educator, caregiver, or parent of children ages 3-12, we invite you and your children to join us on Zoom for a fun-filled information session about how SRC works... including all […]
Join Cyn & Quinn, Inclusion Leaders at Simply Good Form, to explore the history and importance of pronouns and what you can do every day to build inclusive communication. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca, or call 902-895-4183
Wham! Bang! Pow! Let your inner Superhero out and see who will become Captain Trivia! Sign up solo or assemble a team. For ages 8-12. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration.
Learn about your local library! Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 28 from 10:30am – 11:00am to find out about the fun and exciting events we are planning for the children and youth in our communities! Perfect for classes and homeschool groups. For ages 4-12 Email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
This online workshop brings people together to explore truths that are integral to the reconciliation process. Guided by experienced vIBE facilitators from Santele's Healing Circles, participants are actively involved on a journey through the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The journey spans centuries, from pre-European contact to treaty-making, colonization, resistance, and perseverance. […]
