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Every Child Matters – Finding a Way Forward Project, an art exhibit at the Truro Library
Truro Library 754 Prince St, Truro
Week of Events
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 […]
Take Home Craft Kits
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.
Creatures Big and Small Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with the library. All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Take Home Craft Kits
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.
April Flowers Scavenger Hunt
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.
Every Child Matters – Finding a Way Forward Project, an art exhibit at the Truro Library
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 […]
March Break Take Home Kits
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.
March Break Survival Kits
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.
March Break Take & Make
Pick up a special March Break craft kit at your library! While supplies last. For ages 5-12
Build a Creature Day
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
3D Art
Come in and make your canvas come alive by using your artistic skills! Add some foam shapes, small stones, colour, and other interesting objects. For children and teens. Drop in – call 902-883-9838 or email elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
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
Monday, March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023 -Scrabble Group
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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March 14, 2023 -Make Your Own Tie-Dye Bag
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March 14, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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March 14, 2023 -Roar Like a Dinosaur!
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March 14, 2023 -March Break- Unbirthday Party
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March 14, 2023 -Exploring Henna Art
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March 14, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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March 14, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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March 14, 2023 -Seniors Learn to Knit with Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Make Your Own Tie-Dye Bag
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.
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.
Roar Like a Dinosaur!
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.
March Break- Unbirthday Party
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
Exploring Henna Art
Learn how to use henna to create beautiful designs. For ages 8-14 To register call 902-657-3064 or email Tatamago@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.
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, March 15, 2023
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March 15, 2023 -Water Ways with Clean Foundation
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March 15, 2023 -Storytime
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March 15, 2023 -Xbox Marks the Spot
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March 15, 2023 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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March 15, 2023 -Water Ways with Clean Foundation
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March 15, 2023 -Playdough Pallooza
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March 15, 2023 -Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
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March 15, 2023 -March Break Teen Extravaganza
Water Ways with Clean Foundation
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
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.
Xbox Marks the Spot
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.
Makers in the Maker Lab
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.
Water Ways with Clean Foundation
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
Playdough Pallooza
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.
Satellite Library Visit: Middle Stewiacke Recreation Centre
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!
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March Break Teen Extravaganza
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.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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March 16, 2023 -Baby Rhyme Time
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March 16, 2023 -Mission: SPACE!
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March 16, 2023 -Bazinga Brains
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March 16, 2023 -Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
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March 16, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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March 16, 2023 -Gruffalo Puppet Show
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March 16, 2023 -Dungeons and Dragons
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March 16, 2023 -Paint Day
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March 16, 2023 -Photography Club
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March 16, 2023 -Ukulele Night with Lyn(beginners welcome)
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.
Mission: SPACE!
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.
Bazinga Brains
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.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
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
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.
Gruffalo Puppet Show
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.
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
Paint Day
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
Photography Club
“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
Ukulele Night with Lyn(beginners welcome)
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
Friday, March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023 -Employment Services
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March 17, 2023 -Picture Book Junction
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March 17, 2023 -Super Mario Party
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March 17, 2023 -Back to the 80’s Party
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March 17, 2023 -Homeschoolers Hangout
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March 17, 2023 -Scrabble Squad
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March 17, 2023 -Walking Club
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March 17, 2023 -Homework Hangout
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March 17, 2023 -St Patrick’s Day Breakout Room
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
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.
Super Mario Party
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.
Back to the 80’s Party
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.
Homeschoolers Hangout
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
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.
St Patrick’s Day Breakout Room
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
Saturday, March 18, 2023
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March 18, 2023 -Domino Man Bill Oakey
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March 18, 2023 -Storytime
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March 18, 2023 -Lego at the Library
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March 18, 2023 -Camp Day
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March 18, 2023 -Rock painting
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March 18, 2023 -Lego Club
Domino Man Bill Oakey
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.
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.
Lego at the Library
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.
Camp Day
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
Rock painting
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
Lego Club
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.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
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