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 […]
Kits change on a weekly basis and contain all supplies needed to complete the craft. Suitable For Preschool and early elementary children. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Weekly take-and-make craft kits are available for pick up in-branch. For preschool and early elementary children. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with the library. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Find the 12 flower pictures hidden around the library. How many can you name? All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia commissioned five Indigenous artists from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia to produce rug hooking designs that honour the Indigenous children who suffered and died in Residential Schools and to honour the survivors who were taken from their families and culture. These mats have been offered […]
Feeling stressed? A fun kit to help adults get through March Break! For adults. Drop by the Truro branch and pick one up, while supplies last.
Enjoy from the comfort of your own home! Each kit contains 5 activities: science, engineering, art, movement and cooking. While supplies last. For ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Pick up a special March Break craft kit at your library! While supplies last. For ages 5-12
Create a new species of an animal or a creature from outer space. Put your imagination to work using all sort of craft materials. All are welcome! Drop in - call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
What’s a good party without slime! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us in making slime, enjoy a gold coin treasure hunt, and other activities! Drop in – Call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Come get your groove on while making your own tie-dye library bag! All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Roary the Dinosaur invites you to visit the Library, where you’ll dig for fossils, feed the T-Rex, make a button and more. For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Not your birthday but you want to have one, problem solved. Bernie and Kim are throwing an Unbirthday Party. Play pin the tail on something, bash a pinata, make a craft. We are celebrating without the candles on the cake. For ages 5-12 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Learn how to use henna to create beautiful designs. For ages 8-14 To register call 902-657-3064 or email Tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
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.
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.
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.
See the water cycle as you’ve never seen it before! Join Clean Foundation for a workshop exploring how water moves in our natural world, through observation, experimentation, condensation… and a whole lot of fun! For ages 5-12 To register, please call 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Get moving with Xbox games. Stop by the library and challenge a friend to an Xbox game. For ages 7-14. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Calling all Makers! Drop by for a relaxing afternoon to hang out with fellow crafters. Bring along your ongoing projects like knitting, crochet, needlework, painting or other hands on crafts. For adults This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
See the water cycle as you’ve never seen it before! Join CEHPL and the Clean Foundation for a workshop exploring how water moves in our natural world, through observation, experimentation, condensation… and a whole lot of fun! For ages 5-12 Call to register at 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
How many creations can you make with Playdough? Will you use pasta, buttons, toothpicks, cookie cutters? Best of all, you can also make your own playdough to take home with you! For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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!
Head up to the teen room for an extended, all-out teen night! Games, crafts, snacks, henna art, prizes, and more await you at the March Break Teen Extravaganza. For ages 13-18 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
Calling all space cadets! Drop by the library and see if you have what it takes to make it to space! Straw rockets, colouring, comets and more! For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Drop In Science and Tech Day Hands on activities all afternoon! Bridges, boats and catapults and more. For ages 5 and up This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Learn what D&D is all about and gain the skills to run our own game with your friends! For ages 9-14 To register, please call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Don’t you know, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo? Don’t tell the Gruffalo, as he is excited to join the staff for a puppet show. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
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.
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
It’s time to paint. Follow along to make your beautiful artwork. Make sure you wear your not so best clothes. For ages 8-12 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
“A photograph is an opportunity to keep a moment forever.”….Destin Sparks. Learn some tips and tricks with local photographers, including Al Eastman. All adults are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required
Learn to play the Ukelele in 8 weeks. This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. All ages welcome. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
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.
To celebrate the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, we’re having a party! Head to the children’s area for crafts, games, and prizes featuring everyone’s favourite video game hero. For ages 5-12 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Celebrate the decade of yuppies, big hair, and break dancing! Dress in your best 80s garb. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Learn and explore at the library! We want to be part of your education experience. For ages 5-18 This is a drop in – call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends. All adults welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
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.
Leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold. Celebrate St Patricks Day trying break in to get the Leprechauns treasure. For ages 8-12 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Watch Domino Man Bill Oakey set up thousands of dominoes and then knock them down! Topple times will be 12:30pm & 4:00pm There will be a chance throughout both showings to try your own domino set up too! All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Bring your imagination to the library and be prepared to create with Lego. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
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.
It’s too cold to go camping outside but you can enjoy some time at the library camping. Build a fort. Sing some songs. Listen to a “scary” campfire story. Roast some marshmallows. Who says we can’t camp in March! For ages 5-12 Register in branch or by email mtuniack@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Is winter feeling long? Why not stop by the library and socialize while trying your hand at painting a rock? What do you have to lose? This program is for seniors. To register call 902-657-3064 or email Tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Activate your creativity and imagination! We will proudly display what you build in our children’s area. For ages 5-100 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.