Drop in to the Children’s Area to work on jigsaw puzzles for all ages and abilities! Chat and relax as you put the pieces together. All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program.  No registration is required.

Pool noodles are not just for swimming! Visit us at the library and see what wild and wacky creation you can make! For children For more details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Gather in front of the library for some rollicking, rambunctious relay races! Featuring the treasured three-legged race and wild wheelbarrow run. For ages 5+ To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183

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.

Let’s mix it up and have some fun with awesome board games. For ages 8-14 Registration by phone 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.

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 register 

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.

Drop into the branch and try a quick craft. All crafts should only take about 5 minutes. We provide all the supplies and an example you can follow - or use your imagination and make something one of a kind! All ages. No registration required.

Come in for a coffee or tea and share a story or two with your friends. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

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

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.  

Roar like a dinosaur at the library! Drop by for a variety of crafts and games, like building Roary our Allosaurus or making pasta dinos! For ages 5-12. No registration required.  

Nova Scotia Works will be at the library to help with resumes, job search supports, and with information about funded programs and assistance available from case management. All ages welcome, from teens to seniors. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

It’s official: Heartstopper season two is on its way, and our favourite characters are headed to Paris! Share in the excitement with snacks, crafts, book recommendations, and more. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities perfect for little ones and their families! All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Jack Wong's first children's book, When You Can Swim, is an ode to swimming in nature. The Halifax artist wrote and illustrated the book as a way to encourage children of all backgrounds to explore the world of water. For ages 4-9. Copies of When You Can Swim will be available for purchase at the event. This […]

Jack will read his new book When You Can Swim, and chat about being an author, and then lead participants in a collaborative drawing activity! For ages 3-9. No registration required.

We will show you have to make fun designs for tie dye! For ages 8-14 Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Jack Wong is an author and illustrator who was born in Hong Kong, raised in Vancouver, and now lives in Halifax. He will visit the library to read his most recent picture book, When You Can Swim, chat about being an author, and lead participants in a collaborative drawing activity. For ages 4-9. Copies of When […]

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.

Help fellow readers find a book they love!  All ages are welcome. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Have you ever been to another country? Did you ever wonder what games they play in Africa? Travel to different countries with our adventures tour. For ages 5-12. To register, email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124.

Watch our 3D printer in action! See how it works on a project from beginning to end. See you at the library!  All ages are welcome. For more details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca

Learn to play the Ukelele . This is an ongoing program, but beginners are welcome to join. This is a program for adults. Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca

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

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

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

What is Makedo you ask? Makedo is a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. Build imaginative and useful creations from upcycled cardboard. We can't wait to see what you create. For ages 5-12 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Take a break from outdoors and lets have fun playing active X-box games. For ages 8-14 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

Have fun playing games with your teddy at Dennis Park. All stuffed animals welcome. For ages 3-8 This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.  

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.  

Bring your imagination and create something special. Library space is available for display. For ages 5-99 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.