May 2026
Magical Doorways Art Show & Prize Draw
Books take us to magical places… Where will reading take you? Take part in CBRL's Magical Doorways Art Show & Prize Draw from May 16th - June 20th! Choose a fantastical world, bring it to life, and enter to win a fun gift basket of books, toys, and treats! How it works: Come into any CBRL branch to pick up a doorway. Draw the place you would like to escape to inside of your doorway and color your creation. Return…
Find out more »Fire Services: The Hazards of Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
Wednesday, May 20 1:30-3:00pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Senior Safety Navigator Barry Gordon, along with Dan Taylor & Steve MacKenzie from CBRM Fire Services will share some of the potential risks of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in many electronic devices, such as, power tools, tablets, cell phones, portable power banks, and mobility aids. Know the dangers and learn how to be safe with these batteries. Everyone welcome. Registration not required.
Find out more »Adult Art: Lily Painting
Glace Bay Library Wed May 20 6-7pm Join us in making some painted Lily art. Registration Required, phone 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Crafty Corner: Daffodil craft
Glace Bay Library Thurs May 21 3:30pm Make a cute daffodil craft
Find out more »Sugarwoods: A Family fun music show at the library
Friday, May, 22 10:30-11:00am McConnell Library (Sydney) Saturday, May, 23 10:00-10:30am Glace Bay Library Saturday, May, 23 12:00-12:30pm New Waterford Library Catch Emma from the musical group Sugarwoods (ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year!) for a fun pop up concert at your library! Free show. Everyone welcome. Sugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist, Educator, and Producer based in Georgetown, Texas. Hailing from the east coast of Canada, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006 for…
Find out more »Heather Feather Concert at the Sydney Library
Heather Feather: Music for Growing Hearts and Minds! May 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Sydney library May 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the North Sydney Library We are thrilled to be hosting award winning Canadian children’s entertainer and disability activist: Heather Feather! Join us at the Sydney library for joyful, inclusive music that nurtures children’s emotional growth and celebrates their unique selves! Heather is the recipient of the Parent’s Pick Award for: “Best…
Find out more »Super Saturday: Build and Play
Glace Bay Library Sat May 23 10-11am Drop in to have fun with our lego and playdoh
Find out more »Variety Community Market
Come join us for a vibrant day of local shopping, and community connection! Variety Community Market brings everyone together in one welcoming space. From books to blueberries we have it all! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out on May 23rd from 11:00 - 3:00pm at 224 York Street Glace Bay. Admission is just $2. We'll see you at the market!
Find out more »Bubble Wrap Bees
Glace Bay Library Wed May 27 6-7pm Make a fun bubble wrap bee craft
Find out more »Crafty Corner: Butterflies
Glace Bay Library Thurs May 28 3:30pm Come make a butterfly craft
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