Stumped on what to build? Let us help! We have buckets of Lego AND Lego Challenge cards that offer suggestions for awesome projects. Use your imagination while also brainstorming and problem solving. Do you accept the challenge? For ages 5+ No registration required.

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

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.

Get ready for the children going back to school and all their artwork, make your customized fridge magnets. For adults Registration by phone 902-657-3064 or email: tatamago@cehpubliclibrary.ca

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.

Learn the basics of solar photovoltaic systems and technology in a residential setting with the experts from Solar Nova Scotia. This program is open to all adults. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

Join us for story time, songs and social time. For ages 0-6 This is a drop in program. No registration is required.

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.  

Summer’s coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join us outside the library for games, snacks, and more to celebrate the awesome summer we’ve had. For ages 3-12. No registration required.

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

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

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

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.

Puppet master, Eilidh MacAulay will be in to share her technique. Add your unique touch to a dragon that will have moving parts. For ages 8 and up. This is a drop in program. No registration is required.