Week of Events
Around the House Scavenger Hunt
Solve the rhyming clues to help you find the correct images. How many of these things do you have at home? All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
“Sketches of Historic Truro” Art Exhibit by Minette Murphy
Come see beautiful sketches of historic Truro buildings in the art exhibit running through January and February at the Truro Library. The artist Minette Murphy will be on site to talk with you about their art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on Tuesday, January 3 @6-8pm. All ages are welcome This is a drop-in […]
Hackmatack Reading Club
Are you between the ages of 8-11? Do you like to read or be read to? Join the Hackmatack Reading Club at the Truro Library and vote for your favourite book to win! The club is offered in both French and English! Drop in to the children’s area any time after January 9th to pick […]
Exam Survival Kit
Exam time can be stressful. The library’s got your back! Starting Monday, January 15, pick up your exam survival kit from the Truro Library for sweet treats and supplies to help you through. While supplies last. For ages 13-18
Find a Book Scavenger Hunt
Family Literacy Week – come in and help us celebrate! All ages are welcome to participate. Drop in – call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Family Literacy Day: Celebrate Your Heritage
Learn about your family, together as a family! Celebrate what you’ve found and share your culture with others. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program
Monday, January 23, 2023
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January 23, 2023 -Scrabble Group
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January 23, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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January 24, 2023 -Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
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January 24, 2023 -Conversational English
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January 24, 2023 -Homeschoolers Haven
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January 24, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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January 24, 2023 -Tuesday Crafternoon
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January 24, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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January 24, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
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January 24, 2023 -Intergenerational Book Buddies
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January 24, 2023 -Author Reading: Rebecca Thomas
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January 24, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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January 24, 2023 -Seniors Learn to Knit with Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Baby, Me, & Mother Goose
Learn rhymes, songs and have fun with your baby. For all parents with babies 3-18 months. The session will take place at Maggie's Place. To register, please call 902-895-0200
Conversational English
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.
Homeschoolers Haven
Homeschoolers Haven is a place for Homeschool families to meet and share resources. There will be activities for the children. We will be taking a summer break during the months of July and August. For ages 5+ This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Homework Hangout
Time to unwind, get your homework done, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday Crafternoon
Spring is just around the corner and the birds will need some food. Bernie has a bird feeder craft to help feed all the birds coming North. For children ages 4-15 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Heroes & Adventurers
Role-playing game nights with extraordinary people! We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. No experience needed. All ages welcome! Register to play by emailing: HAATruro@gmail.com Sorry, no drop-in players at this time.
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Intergenerational Book Buddies
One on one time with seniors helps children improve their reading, grow in confidence and create a sense of community connection and purpose.For ages 5 and up. To register email: stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902 639-2481
Author Reading: Rebecca Thomas
Join award winning Mi'kmaw Author and poet for a reading from her collection "I Place You Into the Fire" along with some new work. She promises to bum you out, lift you up and throw in a few laughs along the way. Registration is not required for this program.
Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Fiber art for all ages and abilities. Learn to knit or crochet, bring a project you are working on, or just come hang out with the club for some social time. All ages welcome. Drop in, no registration required.
Seniors Learn to Knit with Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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. Drop in, no registration required.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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January 25, 2023 -Francophone Seniors Social Time
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January 25, 2023 -Storytime
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January 25, 2023 -Tots and Moms Social Time
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January 25, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
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January 25, 2023 -Teen Colouring Night
Francophone Seniors Social Time
Don't let winter weather keep you at home. Our bi-weekly seniors craft and social time will warm you inside and out. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tots and Moms Social Time
Join us for story time, songs and social time. Ages 0-3 Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Teen Colouring Night
Chill out to some music, relax as you colour, and de-stress. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own! Ages 13-18 in the Teen Room This is a drop-in program.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
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January 26, 2023 -Baby Rhyme Time
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January 26, 2023 -Tales for Tots
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January 26, 2023 -Crafty Story Time
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January 26, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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January 26, 2023 -Dungeons and Dragons
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January 26, 2023 -Teen Time
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January 26, 2023 -Lego robotics
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January 26, 2023 -Minute to Win It for Teens
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January 26, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
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January 26, 2023 -Family Literacy- PJ Picture Book Party
Baby Rhyme Time
Discover the joy of songs, finger plays , bouncing rhymes and simple books. Suitable for Infant-2 years old with a caregiver This is an in-person program. No registration is required.
Tales for Tots
Join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for terrific toddlers! 18 months-4 years with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.
Crafty Story Time
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun filled story and craft time. For ages 3-5 To register call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Homework Hangout
Time to unwind, get your homework done, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Dungeons and Dragons
The campaign is going to be an adventure of a group of fighters, trying to complete 20 challenges, each harder than the next. Ages 12-16. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Teen Time
It’s your time in the Program room. Play games, hangout, enjoy a board game without the younger kids. Ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Lego robotics
Using Lego, build robots and other vehicles, and program them to move and perform other functions. For ages 7-12 Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Minute to Win It for Teens
Are you suffering from Cabin Fever? Have the Winter Blues? Stop in to the library for silly, 60 second challenges, friendly competition and lots of laughs. For ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Family Literacy- PJ Picture Book Party
Let’s celebrate Family Literacy with a party! Wear your pajamas to the library for a story and an activity. It’s family fun for everyone. All are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Friday, January 27, 2023
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January 27, 2023 -Employment Services
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January 27, 2023 -One on One Tech Help
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January 27, 2023 -Picture Book Junction
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January 27, 2023 -Scrabble Squad
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January 27, 2023 -Walking Club
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January 27, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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January 27, 2023 -David’s Book Discussion
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January 27, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
Employment Services
Need help getting hired or promoted? Learn to communicate your value and skills. Valerie Manuel, Career Practitoner with Nova Scotia Works and YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth will be available to assist you. For ages 16+ Drop In or register at valerie.manuel@halifax.ymca.ca
One on One Tech Help
Issues with your phone? Laptop? Social Media? Meet in-person with our digital literacy trainer to get your tech questions answered. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to book an appointment
Picture Book Junction
Fun and Interactive! Share the magic of stories, songs and crafts. Suitable For 3-5 years old with a caregiver. This is a drop in program. No registration is necessary.
Scrabble Squad
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Walking Club
Mind your distance! Strava will map our walk, record distance and provide a satellite image.Meet at the library at 2 and enjoy a walk around town. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Homework Hangout
Time to unwind, get your homework done, and hangout with your friends. For ages 8-15. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
David’s Book Discussion
Everyone is invited to come, sit, and chat about the book of the month! In February we’re reading: Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger. Register by calling 902-895-4183 or emailing info@cehpubliclibrary.ca. Expect a follow up email from Library staff to make arrangements for print copies.
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
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January 28, 2023 -Festival of Books
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January 28, 2023 -Computer Basics
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January 28, 2023 -Storytime
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January 28, 2023 -Family Literacy Storytime and Craft
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January 28, 2023 -Crafty People
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January 28, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
Festival of Books
We are celebrating Family Literacy Week! Come in and enjoy crafts and activities. Drop in - call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Computer Basics
Learn computer basics in a group setting. This program will introduce you to basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, keyboard and more. Adults of all ages are welcome to participate. To register, call 902-895-4183
Storytime
Enjoy a picture book read by Karri or Bernie and then participate in an activity. For pre schoolers and home schoolers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Family Literacy Storytime and Craft
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with a story and a craft. Family time is time well spent! All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Crafty People
Let’s get creative! Take some time on Saturday for yourself and stop by the library for crafting time. For all adults. Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
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January 29, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
Adult Board Games Night
Get your game on! Come on out 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.