Lighthouses of the Digby and Annapolis Shore by Lyndia Baird-Wellwood. Running May 3 - June 30, 2022. How To Participate Visit the art show during the Truro Library’s open hours. This exhibit is displayed on the Second Floor.
Test your detective skills and help us find hidden items in the library! Ages 3+ How to Participate Drop into the library from June 1 - 30 during open hours. No registration required.
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.
Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading Club with a party in the Civic Square! Sign up for the Club, play giant games on the lawn, and more! In partnership with our friends at Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture. How to Participate This is a drop-in program for children ages 3-12. No registration is required. In-Person […]
It’s that time of year again. School’s ending and we’re celebrating with our annual Summer Reading Club launch. Join us for some fun activities and sign up for Summer Reading! Drop-in, no registration required.
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 […]
Why do the kids get to have all the fun in the summer? Throw it back to simpler times and revisit a favourite camp craft upgraded to adult life. You will love your felt picture! How to Participate To register either email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca, or call 902 639-2481
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.
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.
Join us on a fun-filled adventure to a land faraway with mini golf, buttons, bookmarks, and sticker fun. We are kicking off our Summer Reading Club so come by to sign up, read some great books and earn chances to win great prizes! Ages 5-12.
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
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, […]
Join us for the SRC Launch Party! So much is happening! Sign up for our summer reading program, take part in some fun activities and get reading! How to Participate This is a drop-in program for ages 3-12. No registration is required.
Take a stroll through Kiwanis Park and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
During the summer of ’21, the Truro Art Society created an exhibition titled “Restricted” with art works intended to reflect the nature of the Covid-19 lockdowns. This year the Truro Art Society members return with a new exhibition titled “Unrestricted”. In this collection the artists convey ideas of emerging freedoms and the lifting of regulations […]
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. Drop-in, no registration required.
Have you ever dreamed of being Hiccup, with Toothless by your side? Now's your chance! Join us for crafts and activities based on the popular series that will prepare you for training a dragon of your own! For ages 5-12 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Tell stories, become a character and have fun with your friends. No experience required. All materials are provided. This is a safe and inclusive environment. For teens. To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Let's talk books! Easy, informal discussion about the month's selection. July book: An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkenan. Copies are available in both electronic and print formats. Call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Registration is limited to eight
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Play with our amazing collection of building blocks - all day long! What can you build? Ages 3+ Drop-in, no registration required.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital trainer to get your tech questions answered. Suitable For Adults. To book an appointment, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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!
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Meet with our digital trainer to get your questions answered about your devices, social media, and more! All ages. How to Participate Email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124 to book an appointment.
Percussionist Andrew Dahms from Roots Drum and Dance will lead a workshop in African Drumming at the Truro library! Learn to play the djembe, a hollow wooden drum topped with goat skin that was first used by people in Mali. For ages 5-12 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Percussionist Andrew Dahms from Roots Drum and Dance will lead a workshop in African Drumming at the Tatamagouche Library! Learn to play the djembe, a hollow wooden drum topped with goat skin that was first used by people in Mali. Registration required. For ages 5-12. To register, email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Leave TikTok, Reddit and YouTube behind. Learn how to paint the picture, set the scene and give guidance as you run your own D&D campaign. This program is for teens. To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Get your game on! Join us for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Led by ceramic artist, Nancy Chiasson, workshop participants will create mixed-media artworks inspired by natural materials from the Shubenacadie waterway. Spaces are limited. To register, call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
We’ll be offering up a fresh scavenger hunt each Friday all summer long! Do your worst, Kids of Tatamagouche! For ages 3+. Drop into the library from July 8 – August 19 during open hours. No registration required.
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Fore! The Children's Area will be tranformed into a mini golf course. Practice your swing and see if you can sink a hole-in-one! Ages 3+ This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
In this family friendly workshop, ceramic artist Nancy Chiasson, will teach participants how to create their own unique clay tile using drawing, impressions, and collage. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must have an adult available to assist with the craft. Spaces are limited. To register, call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Stop by the Maker Lab to create wearable art for yourself, or give it to a friend. No registration is required
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate.
Take a stroll and enjoy our Story Walk. The Picture book "Sometimes I Feel like a Fox? by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
It's our special July Teen Take-and-Make! Inside the kits you'll find: supplies for making a botanical bookmark using flowers and leaves, a delicious snack, and bonus challenges for more chances to win our Summer Reading Club grand prizes!
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us for a special workshop with local artist and Cultural Educator, Gerald Gloade. Gerald will share Mi'kmaq myths and legends, and then help you create your own characters! For ages 8-14 To register, email: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Join us for some Paper Bag Princess fun! Listen to the story and then design, make, and model your own paper bag outfit. For ages 3-12. No registration required.
Join us for a special workshop with local artist and Cultural Educator, Gerald Gloade. Gerald will share Mi'kmaq myths and legends, and then help you draw your own characters! For ages 8-14 To register, email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Photographer Cliff Sandeson will show a number of bird images with tips, suggestions, and hints to help improve your own bird photography. Cliff will take you through photos from all seasons and from a variety of habitats. This program is for adults. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
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.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital trainer to get your tech questions answered. Suitable For Adults. To book an appointment, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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!
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
Stop by the Library to help us celebrate Pride Week! We have all the supplies to make a Pride bracelet to wear when you head downtown for all the festivities. No registration required. All ages.
Join us for the magic of slime. It oozes, it sparkles. Make a batch to take home with you. This is a drop-in program for the young, and young at heart. All ages are welcome.
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.
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.
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Dress as your favorite storybook character (any costume will do!) and join us for fairytale story time. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. All ages are welcome.
Join us for an hour of poetry readings at the Library! Authors Chad Norman and Nanci Lee will be reading from their work. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
Take a stroll and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family!
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Join us in celebrating Halifax Pride 2022! We’ll have materials available for several Pride inspired crafts with something for every age. Drop in. No registration is required
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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
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.
Tell stories, become a character and have fun with your friends. No experience required. All materials are provided. This is a safe and inclusive environment. For teens. To register, email stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Create a tiny work of art during our Tiny Canvas Paint Night Challenge. We will provide a canvas, paints, and supplies to create your own mini-masterpiece. For ages 13-18. To register, email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital trainer to get your tech questions answered. Suitable For Adults. To book an appointment, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
Are you a slime enthusiast? Do you want to be one? Then join us for Slime-a-Palooza! You'll have the chance to make your very own slime to take home. Prizes will be awarded for the best slime in three categories: Grossest-Feeling Slime Prettiest Slime Most Unique Slime Ages 5-12 Drop-in, no registration required.
Get your game on! Join us for an evening of board games. This is your chance to play some old favourites or learn a new one. For teens and adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Celebrate Alex Trebek's birthday a day early. Come alone or as part of a group. Test your Canadian trivia knowledge. For ages 8 to adult. This program is a drop-in. No registration is required.
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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!
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Game On! Drop by and pull up a chair. We'll have an assortment of board games set up for you to play with family and friends. All ages are welcome. This is a Drop-in, no registration is required.
Drop by the Library and cure your summertime boredom. Reach into the Boredom Buster jar for a creative activity idea! Ages 5-12.
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.
Take a stroll through Dennis Park and enjoy our Story Walk. The picture book "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel will be on display to read and enjoy with your family.
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Those hazy, crazy, lazy days of summer are here! Why not drop by and complete our scavenger hunt. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate.
Whether you are entertaining or just want to dress up your outdoor seating area this is the craft for you. Paint a jar and have something beautiful to take home. All materials provided. Register by calling 902 639-2481 before July 21
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.
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
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital trainer to get your tech questions answered. Suitable For Adults. To book an appointment, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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!
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.
Earn a badge as you sing, click and laugh your way through a fun afternoon. Don’t try this at home! For ages 12-17 Call 902 639-2481 to register
Beautify the sidewalks that surround the library at our sidewalk chalk art contest! Participants may work alone or with a partner. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: ages 8 and under; ages 9-14; and adult. Chalk will be provided. To register, email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Do you like puzzles? Can you solve mysteries? See if you have what it takes to get out of our Escape room! Ages 8-12. How to Participate To register, please email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124.
Keep your house clean and come to the library. Children will explore their senses while having fun.July 8 – Shaving Cream Marbling July 15 - Melting Treasure Sensory Painting July 22 – Magic Milk July 29 – Fizzing Fairy Potions For ages 3-12. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. All ages are welcome to participate.
