You will hear more about Sadé’s background and the inspiration for her book, Granny’s Kitchen, before learning about the Shelly-Ann doll. You will enjoy exploring topics about Jamaican Culture, such as family, food, and language, while engaging children in their own experiences of Jamaica. For Grades K-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up […]
Marty Chan combines storytelling, technical magic, and audience participation to bring Chinese folktales to life. He’ll share the legend of the first rainbow and how it was created and then invite you to become one of the characters in the story. He’ll also reveal the real-life cats who inspired his picture book, True Story, and […]
Dustin will lead you through a fun, interactive workshop about learning how to write comic books. From stoic superheroes to ferocious felines, you will learn what it takes to make a comic book from start to finish and get a chance to create your own. For Grades 3-7. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive […]
Farida will introduce you to the process of illustrating children’s picture books and then guide you through a simple warm up exercise of sketching children’s faces with different emotions. For Grades 2-3. To register: email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca You will receive a follow-up email with the Zoom link.
Rebecca Thomas is an award-winning Mi’kmaw author and poet who served as Halifax’s Poet Laureate from 2016-2018. Her first picture book, I’m Finding My Talk, was a Globe & Mail Top 100 Pick and a CBC Best Picture Book in 2019. In 2022, Thomas's newest picture book, Swift Fox All Along, was short-listed for a […]
Gordon Korman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 100 middle-grade and young adult books! He's received countless awards and honours and his books have been translated into more than 30 languages. Join us on Zoom to laugh, learn, and hear the story of how Gordon Korman wrote his first book, This Can't […]
In honour of African Heritage Month, join us online to listen to Sharon Robart-Johnson read from her book Jude and Diana that chronicles two enslaved sisters in nineteenth century Nova Scotia. To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
We’re happy to welcome author Wanda Taylor who will read from her books “Birchtown and the Black Loyalists” as well as “We Are Not the Zoo”. If we’re lucky, she may give us a sneak peek into her next book coming out this spring! For ages 5+ To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot […]
As we head into the New Year, you may find yourself surrounded by people talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. If you have steered away from New Year’s Resolutions in the past, or if these conversations leave you feeling drained, you are not alone. But why does it feel like New Year’s Resolutions are so […]
Show off your holiday knowledge for a chance to win prizes! Sign up solo or assemble a team. For ages 8-12 To register, please call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions at time of registration.
Chad Lucas is a writer, communications professional and author of books for children and young adults. His latest novel, Let The Monster Out is an equal parts heart-pounding and heartfelt middle-grade mystery about facing and accepting your fears. For ages 10-14 To register, please email info@cehubliclibrary.ca
Feel the magic and enjoy some Disney trivia. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. For ages 8-12 To participate, register at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
