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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Do you love nature?  Visit us at the library for a nature scavenger hunt and receive your own nature journal to take home! All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Truro Art Society: Transformation art exhibit
A transformational art exhibit from the Truro Art Society will be running through July and August at the Truro Library. Members of the Truro Art Society will be on site to talk with you about their art and the inspiration behind the exhibit on Saturday, July 15 @1:30-3pm. This is a drop in program.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a nature scavenger hunt sheet to take with you on your next outdoor adventure! All ages are welcome to participate. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Treasure Map Making!
Hello Maties!  Set out your new adventure on finding a new treasure.  X marks the spot!! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Choose Your Adventure
Drop into the branch and choose an adventure to complete from our Board of Adventures! Try a new adventure every day. For ages 3-12. No registration required.
Monday, July 17, 2023
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July 17, 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, July 18, 2023
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July 18, 2023 -Space Sensory Play
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July 18, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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July 18, 2023 -Hope for Wildlife
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July 18, 2023 -Camp Day Adventures
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July 18, 2023 -Canceled Dungeons & Dragons (Youth)
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July 18, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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July 18, 2023 -Media Lab Certification Class
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July 18, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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July 18, 2023 -Podcasting PLUS
Space Sensory Play
Moon sand is a sensory delight for astronauts of all ages. Wear your messy clothes to the library for some fun. For all ages. No registration required.
Teen Room Drop In
Get out of the sun this summer in the newly reopened Teen Room! Grab a snack, play some games, make art, or just hang out with old friends or new ones! For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Hope for Wildlife
Learn all about Hope for Wildlife and meet their education animals! For children ages 5-12 This program does NOT require registration, but will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are available at the children's desk upon arrival.
Camp Day Adventures
Going camping is always an adventure! We are setting up a tent and preparing for a fun quest. For ages 3-12. To register, email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124.
Canceled Dungeons & Dragons (Youth)
Ready to embark on a fantasy adventure? Join us at the Elmsdale library for action, drama, and dice! No experience required; all materials provided! For ages 10-13 Registration required.  Please call at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca to registerÂ
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.
Media Lab Certification Class
Curious about the Media Lab and what kind of podcasting, music, photography, and video equipment we have to use? Sign up, take a tour, get certified, and get ready to start using the Media Lab for your own projects! For ages 16+ To register email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Podcasting PLUS
Curious about the world of podcasting and how you could make a podcast in the Media Lab? Join us for an introduction to designing, equipping, recording, editing, hosting, and launching a podcast with a take-home workbook guide and a beginners podcasting technology tutorial in the Media Lab. For ages 16+ To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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July 19, 2023 -Overbooked Social
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July 19, 2023 -Youth Writing Circle
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July 19, 2023 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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July 19, 2023 -Escape Room
Overbooked Social
Are you new to the area? Retired? Just want to get out of the house? Join us for a monthly gab session and get to know the people in your community. Light refreshments will be available. Drop-in, no registration required.
Youth Writing Circle
Do you enjoy writing?  Meet us at the library to share your stories and hone your craft. For ages 9-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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.
Escape Room
Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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July 20, 2023 -Space Party
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July 20, 2023 -Puppet Show
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July 20, 2023 -Beach Party
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July 20, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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July 20, 2023 -Puppet Show
Space Party
Astronauts, planets, aliens… oh my! Your afternoon will be out of this world with games and activities. Costumes welcome! For all ages. No registration required.
Puppet Show
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started… on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, this is what we call our puppet show! For all ages
Beach Party
Grab your sunglasses and a beach towel and join us for some indoor fun in the sun! Enjoy beach-themed crafts, games, and activities. For ages 8-14. Drop-in - no registration required.
Teen Room Drop In
Get out of the sun this summer in the newly reopened Teen Room! Grab a snack, play some games, make art, or just hang out with old friends or new ones! For ages 13-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Puppet Show
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get things started… on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, this is what we call our puppet show! For all ages
Friday, July 21, 2023
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July 21, 2023 -English for Beginners
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July 21, 2023 -Employment Services
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July 21, 2023 -One on One Tech Help
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July 21, 2023 -Police Storytime
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July 21, 2023 -Conversational English
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July 21, 2023 -Galaxy Jars
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July 21, 2023 -What’s on Your Phone?
English for Beginners
Is English your second language? If you are wanting to learn English, then we can help. Learn English with Eve. All are welcome. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
Police Storytime
Constable Katie Titus from the Truro Police Service will be here for a storytime and touch-a-car event - with an extra special guest, police dog Mojo! This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Conversational English
Improve your conversational English with Eve and meet new people in the community. All are welcome. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Galaxy Jars
Make a galaxy jar using a few simple ingredients. Swirly, bright and mesmerizing, they are the perfect project. For all ages. No registration required.
What’s on Your Phone?
This is the one time you are encouraged to be on your phone. Play bingo and point based games. There will be prizes! For ages 13-18. No registration required.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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July 22, 2023 -Saturday Stories
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July 22, 2023 -Toddler Time
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July 22, 2023 -Summer Flowers
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July 22, 2023 -Lego Club
Saturday Stories
Come for some stories and leave with a craft! Each week will feature a new theme and a fabulous craft. What more could you ask for? For ages 3 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Toddler Time
Come and enjoy story time at the library. A great way for your little one to make new friends. For children ages 0-2 This is a drop-in program. Please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Summer Flowers
Gardening not your thing? Join us to make some beautiful flowers - no green thumb required. For seniors. To register, please call 902-657-3064 or email tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Lego Club
Bring your imagination and create something special. Library space is available for display. All ages. No registration required.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
No events on this day.
