Colchester East Hants Public Library

Ravenous for Rhubarb Festival Craft for Kids
2022-06-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Stewiacke Library, 295 George Street, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Take part in the 13th Annual Ravenous for Rhubarb Festival. Enjoy the events around town. Make your own personalized, wooden bookmark to take home! The craft is suitable for ages 5-12
How to Participate
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Scrabble Group
2022-06-13 13:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-20 13:30 - 16:30 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! Drop-in, no registration required.

A Round Table Discussion on Islam
2022-06-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us for a round table discussion with Fazal Malik from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who will discuss modern myths and misconceptions about Islam, and offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
How to Participate
Drop-in, no registration required.

Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Uniacke Library, 555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fiber art for all ages and abilities– learn to knit or crochet or bring a project. Bring friends or make new friends! Drop-in, no registration required.

Seniors Learn to Knit with Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Uniacke Library, 555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Want to learn to knit or crochet? Already know how, but need a refresher? Not sure what supplies you need? We have everything you need for your first project. Hants Count Senior Safety Association is providing the supplies necessary to start your project. Bring friends or make new friends!
Drop-in, no registration required.

One on One Tech Help
2022-06-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2022-06-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Elmsdale Library, 15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital trainer to get your tech questions answered.
How to Participate
Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment

Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
2022-06-15 14:30 - 19:00 | Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre, 2395 Highway 289, Middle Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
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!

Storytime Online
2022-06-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
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: All devices are accepted.

Baby Rhyme Time
2022-06-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Stewiacke Library, 295 George Street, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Enjoy books, rhymes and songs that will make you and your child smile. Infant to 2 years old (with a caregiver)
How to Participate
This is a drop-in program and does not require registration.

Family Story & Craft Time
2022-06-16 13:00 - 13:45 | Elmsdale Library, 15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
Let’s get together! Join us in-person for stories and songs followed by a craft for little ones and their caregiver. For children ages 0-5.
How to Participate
Call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.

Virtual Tween Trivia: Minecraft
2022-06-16 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 are accepted.

Picture Book Junction
2022-06-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Nova Scotia
Meet new people and share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. For ages 3-5
How to Participate
This is a drop-in program. No registration is required

Father’s Day Craft
2022-06-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Elmsdale Library, 15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
Make something special for dad on his special day! An in-person, drop in craft activity is planned. Ages 3-12

Take Home Kit: Pride Edition
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-25 | Nova Scotia
Show your pride and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with some of the goodies in this take home kit! For all ages.
Spread love!

Teen Take-and-Make: Pride Coaster
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-26 | Nova Scotia
Celebrate Pride Month by picking up one of our teen craft kits from your local library. It has everything you need to make a colourful Pride coaster! While supplies last. Ages 13-18

Fireman's Fair Float Prep
2022-06-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Uniacke Library, 555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kim, Bernie, and Karri are looking for help preparing the Library’s float in this years’ parade. Are you up for the challenge? All ages welcome.

Dungeons and Dragons
2022-06-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Nova Scotia
Tell stories, become a character and have fun with your friends. No experience required. All materials provided. Safe and inclusive environment. This is an in person, teen program, suitable for ages 13-18
How to participate
To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Virtual Book Club
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.

Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
2022-06-22 14:30 - 19:00 | Kennetcook Fire Hall, 32 Martin Walsh Road, Kennetcook, Nova Scotia, Canada
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!

Tween Tech Time
2022-06-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Stewiacke Library, 295 George Street, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us for some afterschool fun as we learn about robotics, programming, and other STEM topics with hands-on activities. For ages 8-12. Drop-in, no registration is required.

Adult Craft Night
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmsdale Library, 15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
Feeling crafty? Join us for an evening of crafts and conversation at the Elmsdale Library.
How to Participate
Register at 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Registration is limited to 8.

Celebrate Pride Week
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-30 | Stewiacke Library, 295 George Street, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.

David's Book Discussion
2022-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Everyone is invited to come, sit, and chat about the book of the month! In June, we are discussing Atonement by Ian McEwan. Feel free to pick up a print copy at the Truro circulation desk (while supplies last), or place a hold here. Drop-in, no registration required.

Art Exhibit Opening: Acadian Surfaces: Nancy Chiasson
2022-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Elmsdale Library, 15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us for the opening of the exhibition Acadian Surfaces by Nancy Chiasson! Nancy Chiasson will open the event with an Artist Talk from 10:30-11:30am. She will discuss the inspiration, research, and process used in creating the Acadian Surfaces project. A reception will follow just outside the library in the foyer of the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre from 11:30am-12:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free, no registration is required.
About the exhibition: Acadian Surfaces is a ceramic mural created by Nancy Chiasson through a year-long research and creative process. The work explores the natural and cultural heritage of the Shubenacadie Waterway, focusing on the history of Acadian settlers and their interaction with the landscape of Mi’kma’ki. Acadian Surfaces will be on display at the Colchester-East Hants Public Library – Elmsdale Branch from June 25-August 25, 2022.
