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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.
Little Free Pantry
Take what you need. Give what you can. We carry non perishable food, toiletries and cleaning supplies. Available during open hours.
Odds & Ends Craft Day
Let your imagination go wild! Create your masterpiece with all of our amazing craft supplies! For children For details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monday, August 7, 2023
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August 7, 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, August 8, 2023
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August 8, 2023 -All Blocks Party
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August 8, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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August 8, 2023 -Board Game Club
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August 8, 2023 -Outside Adventures
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August 8, 2023 -Canceled Dungeons & Dragons (Youth)
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August 8, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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August 8, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
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August 8, 2023 -Teen Pizza Party
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August 8, 2023 -The Life-Changing Experience of Being a Big Brother or Big Sister
All Blocks Party
Come in and build, explore, and create with hundreds of blocks! All ages are welcome This is a drop-in program. Registration is not 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.
Board Game Club
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
Outside Adventures
Choose a fun game to play outside with our Outside Adventures. Try your hand at the 3 legged race or maybe you’d like to try a potato sack race. 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 register
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.
Teen Pizza Party
It’s going to be a cheesy good time with fun, games and music! For ages 13-18 To register: email Stewiacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca
The Life-Changing Experience of Being a Big Brother or Big Sister
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester plays a vital role in our communities. Join us to hear about what it’s like to be a Big Brother or Big Sister, and how we all can help them continue to support children in our communities. This is an adult program. This is a drop in program. No […]
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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August 9, 2023 -5-minute Craft
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August 9, 2023 -Summer Stories
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August 9, 2023 -Youth Writing Circle
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August 9, 2023 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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August 9, 2023 -Get Messy: Puffy Paint
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August 9, 2023 -Escape Room
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August 9, 2023 -Voices for Change: The calamitous cost of housing – and the many factors undermining affordability with Dr. Jill Grant
5-minute Craft
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.
Summer Stories
Join us for story time, songs and social time. For ages 0-6 This is a drop in program. No registration is 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.
Get Messy: Puffy Paint
Join us and make puffy paint art! What will you create? For ages 5-12. No registration required.
Escape Room
Discover clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles. Can you beat the time and break out? For ages 8-14. No registration required.
Voices for Change: The calamitous cost of housing – and the many factors undermining affordability with Dr. Jill Grant
Everyone is aware of the current housing crisis in Canada – and in many other nations. Not only is housing hard to find, but it has grown increasingly unaffordable. Political leaders call for ‘cutting red tape’ and reducing local development fees while housing advocates call on governments to provide more resources to help individuals and […]
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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August 10, 2023 -Summer Storytime Series
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August 10, 2023 -Drive into Summer with STEM!
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August 10, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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August 10, 2023 -Yes! You Can Be an Author/Illustrator
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August 10, 2023 -Get Messy!: Slime
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August 10, 2023 -Adult Board Games Night
Summer Storytime Series
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.
Drive into Summer with STEM!
Come on down to the Elmsdale Library where we are going to be building giant motion machines using Sci-STEM Busy Builder pieces. You can build vehicles either from a variety of different instructions - or you can have a go at it using your own imagination! Explore the science of motion this summer and enjoy […]
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.
Yes! You Can Be an Author/Illustrator
Calling all budding wordsmiths and artisans….. Share your stories and drawings. We will laminate them and have them available here at the branch for others to enjoy/borrow. For ages 6-16 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Get Messy!: Slime
Slime Time! Choose your slime, choose your add ins, and get your own personalized slime to take home! For ages 5-12. No registration 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. Please call 902-883-9838 or email at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca for more details
Friday, August 11, 2023
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August 11, 2023 -Employment Services
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August 11, 2023 -One on One Tech Help
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August 11, 2023 -English for Beginners
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August 11, 2023 -Tech Petting Zoo
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August 11, 2023 -X-box games
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August 11, 2023 -Medicine Pouch Workshop with Theresa Meuse
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
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
Tech Petting Zoo
Have you ever wondered about what's in the cabinets in the Maker Lab? Stop by to satisfy your curiosity. The tech petting zoo is a collection of tech devices that children can test drive and see how they work. We promise none of them will bite. For ages 5-12 This is a drop in program. […]
X-box games
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.
Medicine Pouch Workshop with Theresa Meuse
Theresa Meuse is an Indigenous educator, advisor, and author. In 2020 she founded on Mi’kma’ki Craft Supplies, with the purpose of sharing Indigenous culture. She will lead us in a Medicine Pouch workshop. For ages 5-10. Spaces are limited. To register please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Saturday, August 12, 2023
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August 12, 2023 -Tech Help
Tech Help
Bring your own device or use one of our computers. This program covers: eReaders/ebooks, basic computer navigation, basic app use, basic cellphone use, basic tablet use, general internet instruction, research and using library electronic resources. Open to all ages This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
No events on this day.
