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 »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
Find out more »VHCC Comedy Night
Victoria Highland Civic Center ( Baddeck Rink) presents North Sydney Comedian Hughie Batherson live at the Baddeck Legion Friday May 29. Doors open at 6 pm. The event includes the live comedy act of Hughie Batherson, flanked by live music from Sarah & James, 6-8 and Derek MacFarlane & Byron Phillips from 9:30 - 11pm. The night will also include the Baddeck Legion Chace the ace draw at 7:30pm (tickets sold till 7:00 pm). Silent Auction with Signed NHL jerseys:…
Find out more »Big Pond Indoor Yard Sale & Market
On Saturday May 30th, 10:00am – 2:00pm, there will be an indoor community flea market at the Big Pond Community Hall, 7193 East Bay Highway, Big Pond. There will be pre-loved goods such as tools, clothing and household items. There will also be souvenir apparel, knitting, sewing, crafts, baked goods and more! Admission is $2.00, children 12 and under free. Some vendor tables are still available. If interested, please contact either Tracy MacIsaac via Facebook Messenger or call 902-828-2319 or…
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