Colchester East Hants Public Library

Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
2022-01-19 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-12-29 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-12-08 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-17 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-10-27 14:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 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!

Virtual Book Club
2022-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
In January, we are discussing The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. This title is available as an ebook or audiobook on hoopla. Prefer a print copy? Just let us know!
How to Participate
Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 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
2022-01-05 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-12-15 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-24 14:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-03 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!

Tech Playground
2021-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
See what technology is available at the Library’s Maker Lab! Play with Cubelets, Ozobots, Sphero and more! For ages 7-12.
How to Participate
Space is limited – call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
For our shared safety, participation in Library events will require attendees ages 12 and up to show Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination with matching ID (including adults accompanying youth under 12). Face masks are required in all Library spaces. Visit our Current Status of Library Service for more information.

Holiday Online Trivia Night
2021-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Looking for a social event you can join from home? Sign up for an evening of holiday online trivia! Sign up solo or assemble a team (psssst! There will be prizes!)
How to Participate
Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 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.

Holiday Digital Escape Room
2021-12-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Have a jolly good time solving holiday riddles and clues before the time runs out!
How to Participate
Email info@cehpubliclibrary or call 902-895-4183 to 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.

Drop-In: Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2021-12-14 - 2021-12-23 | Tatamagouche Library, 170 Main Street, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada
Drop into the Tatamagouche Library anytime between December 14-23 to test your detective skills and help us find hidden items! No registration required.

Puppet Show
2021-12-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join the Library Puppets for a holiday show! All ages.
How to Participate
Space is limited – call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
For our shared safety, participation in Library events will require attendees ages 12 and up to show Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination with matching ID (including adults accompanying youth under 12). Face masks are required in all Library spaces. Visit our Current Status of Library Service for more information.

Myths & Misconceptions: Infidel in the 21st Century
2021-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
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
Email info@cehpubliclibrary or call 902-895-4183 to 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.

Recipes Around the World: Hanukkah
2021-12-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Learn about how cooking and culture mix to make a delicious combination! This month features Jewish recipes presented by Chabad-Lubavitch of the Maritimes, just in time for the Festival of Lights! Pick up printed recipe cards of our featured recipes at the Library the week of November 22. In partnership with YREACH.
How to Participate
Email info@cehpubliclibrary or call 902-895-4183 to register (1 spot per household/device). You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration. Arrange to pick up printed recipe cards the week of November 22.
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.

Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
2021-12-01 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!
For your safety, we request that you observe social distancing. Masks must be worn when entering the Fire Hall.

Wreath Making Workshop
2021-11-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Make your own fresh greenery wreath! Everything you need to create a unique seasonal wreath to get you in the holiday mood.
How to Participate
Space is limited – call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
For our shared safety, participation in Library events will require attendees ages 12 and up to show Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination with matching ID (including adults accompanying youth under 12). Face masks are required in all Library spaces. Visit our Current Status of Library Service for more information.

*CANCELLED* Satellite Library Visit: Kennetcook Fire Hall
2021-11-24 14:30 - 19:00 | Kennetcook Fire Hall, 32 Martin Walsh Road, Kennetcook, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mary Kaulbach's Normal School Diary
2021-11-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
This evening’s “school class” features Mary Kaulbach of Conquerall, Lunenburg County, NS. Mary was a student at Truro’s Provincial Normal School in 1892-1893. Her diary tells the story of life in Victorian Truro and as a Normal School student. There will be a presentation of, and readings from, her diary with copies of the book available for $20, with all proceeds going to the Little White Schoolhouse Museum.
Space is limited – call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
For our shared safety, participation in Library events will require attendees ages 12 and up to show Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination with matching ID (including adults accompanying youth under 12). Face masks are required in all Library spaces. Visit our Current Status of Library Service for more information.

Virtual Book Beats
2021-11-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Sing songs and listen to musical stories on Zoom.
Visit the Library between November 15-19 to pick up your instrument supplies. Craft your instrument before Saturday, November 20 so you can play along!
For ages 2-8 with a caregiver.
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.

Scientists in Situ: Up and Down, All Around
2021-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Explore how things move! Discover the science behind a magic trick, defy gravity by creating a balancing bird, and engineer an elastic racer to chase down Newton’s Laws. We’ll be on the move! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 4-12 (Children under 6 may require assistance from an adult).
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.
Science kits with all necessary supplies for the experiments will be available for pick-up at your local branch after you register.
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.

Virtual Book Club
2021-11-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
In November, we are discussing American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. This title is available as an ebook via OverDrive/Libby or audiobook on hoopla, and can also be requested in print.
How to Participate
Register 1 spot per household/device. Call 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.

Scientists in Situ: Colour My World
2021-11-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Colour is everywhere! Without it our world would be a very dull place. Use colour to watch water defy gravity, explore rainbows and create a sun catcher. Use chemistry to create new colours. Curious? Come and explore some colourful science. Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 4-12.
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.
Science kits with all necessary supplies for the experiments will be available for pick-up at your local branch after you register.
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.

NS Music Week: Razzmatazz for Kids
2021-11-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join ECMA-winning performers Razzmatazz for a live concert! In partnership with Nova Scotia Music Week. All ages.
How to Participate
Space is limited – call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.
For our shared safety, participation in Library events will require attendees ages 12 and up to show Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination with matching ID (including adults accompanying youth under 12). Face masks are required in all Library spaces. Visit our Current Status of Library Service for more information.

Halloween Storytime
2021-10-30 11:00 - 11:30 | Nova Scotia
Put on your costume and join us online for spooky stories, songs, and fun!
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.
Pick up your Storytime kit from the Library starting October 26 and make the craft so you can play along!
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.

Halloween Trivia Night
2021-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia
Looking for a social event you can join from home? Sign up for an evening of spooky 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 before the event takes place.
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.

Café Libro: Urban Legends
2021-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Dive into some of the worlds’ craziest Urban Legends just in time for the spooky season. Pick up a coffee kit at your local library and make pumpkin spice lattes with us at home. Ages 13-18.
How To Participate
Registration is required. Call 902-895-4183 or send an email to teenservices@cehpubliclibrary.ca for the invite to our Discord server.
Register 1 spot per person.
You will receive the Discord invite before the program.

Virtual Basket Weaving Demonstration
2021-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Nova Scotia
Join Mi’kmaq elder Becky Julian for a traditional basket weaving demonstration. She will show us how the basket is made and the materials that are used. All ages.
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 at the time of registration.
Tech Requirements: All devices are accepted.
