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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.
Q-Tip Painting
Show off your artistic skills by creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. For children For details, please call us at 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Monday, August 14, 2023
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August 14, 2023 -Treasure Hunt
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August 14, 2023 -Scrabble Group
Treasure Hunt
Are you ready to explore? Follow clues around the children’s area until you find the treasure! For ages 5+ No registration required.
Scrabble Group
What spells F-U-N? Playing Scrabble with friends! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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August 15, 2023 -Virtual Community Workshop with Scientists in School: Do It Like da Vinci!
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August 15, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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August 15, 2023 -Chalk the Town
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August 15, 2023 -Board Game Club
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August 15, 2023 -Canceled Dungeons & Dragons (Youth)
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August 15, 2023 -Heroes & Adventurers
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August 15, 2023 -Ewe-niacke Yarn Club
Virtual Community Workshop with Scientists in School: Do It Like da Vinci!
Da Vinci was an accomplished artist and skilled scientist and you can be too! Paint to explore solubility, absorption and surface tension. Weave a colourful pattern to model climate change. Create a pneumatic creature to investigate the power of air. Discover the joy of combining science and art! For ages 4-12. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca […]
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.
Chalk the Town
Bring your imagination and help us make our sidewalks beautiful. August 15, with a rain date on August 17. All ages are welcome to participate. 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
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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August 16, 2023 -5-minute Craft
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August 16, 2023 -Youth Writing Circle
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August 16, 2023 -Discovery Centre Visit: Rethink, Repair, Reimagine
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August 16, 2023 -Makers in the Maker Lab
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August 16, 2023 -Discovery Centre Visit: Rethink, Repair, Reimagine
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August 16, 2023 -Outer Space Night
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.
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
Discovery Centre Visit: Rethink, Repair, Reimagine
They say, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it!'. But, what if it is broken? How can we rethink what we buy, repair what we have, and reimagine what things could be? Join the Discovery Centre’s #GenAction team to get hands-on and be empowered with new skills! Together, we'll explore the materials that we buy, […]
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.
Discovery Centre Visit: Rethink, Repair, Reimagine
They say, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it!'. But, what if it is broken? How can we rethink what we buy, repair what we have, and reimagine what things could be? Join the Discovery Centre’s #GenAction team to get hands-on and be empowered with new skills! Together, we'll explore the materials that we buy, […]
Outer Space Night
Did you know that over 600 people have been to space? We’re heading to the stars at Outer Space Night! Enjoy snacks and activities and make galaxy art to take home. For ages 8-14. No registration required.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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August 17, 2023 -Lego Day
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August 17, 2023 -Puppet Show
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August 17, 2023 -Teen Room Drop In
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August 17, 2023 -Summer Reading Wrap Party
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August 17, 2023 -Puppet Show
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August 17, 2023 -Rainbow Social (Adult)
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August 17, 2023 -Ukulele Night with Lyn(beginners welcome)
Lego Day
Let’s get building! We have tons of LEGO for you to build your masterpiece. All ages are welcome! This is a drop in program. No registration is required. For details, please call 902-883-9838 or email us at elmsdale@cehpubliclibrary.ca
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
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.
Summer Reading Wrap Party
Let’s celebrate all our Summer adventures with SRC. For ages 3-12 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
Rainbow Social (Adult)
Looking for a space to be out and social? Want to make some new friends in the area? Have scalding opinions on media that you’re dying to share? Join us for a time of fun and friendly gay chatter! All 2SLGBTQIAP+ and questioning individuals welcome! Light refreshments available. For ages 19 and up For details, […]
Ukulele Night with Lyn(beginners welcome)
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
Friday, August 18, 2023
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August 18, 2023 -Employment Services
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August 18, 2023 -One on One Tech Help
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August 18, 2023 -English for Beginners
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August 18, 2023 -Firefighter Stories & Fire Station Tour
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August 18, 2023 -X-box games
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August 18, 2023 -End of Summer Reading Party
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
Firefighter Stories & Fire Station Tour
Drop in to the library for firefighter stories then let's visit our friends at the Truro Fire Service for a fire station tour! For ages 3-12. No registration required.
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.
End of Summer Reading Party
Let’s celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club. We're having a party and you're invited! For ages 3-15. To register, email mtuniacke@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-866-0124.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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August 19, 2023 -Overbooked Social
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August 19, 2023 -Intro to Zines Workshop
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August 19, 2023 -Summer Reading Club Wind Up Party Adopt a Shell
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August 19, 2023 -LEGO
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.
Intro to Zines Workshop
We’re getting together to make some zines! What’s a zine? It’s a DIY mini magazine/fanzine – they can be about anything you want it to be! Even Albert Einstein’s quest to become a Pokémon Master or a collection of haikus about pecan pies - whatever you want! We’ll have coloured-sharpies, magazines for cut-outs and collages […]
Summer Reading Club Wind Up Party Adopt a Shell
Keep those super fun summer memories going by adopting a shell to read to. Select a shell, fill out the adoption certificate, have a snack and take your new family member home. For ages 3-18 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.
LEGO
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.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
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