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Learn English for Kids – Cancelled for May 13
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterPlants to Plates – Youth Cooking & Planting Program
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater25 Chapters in 2025: Write Your Novel
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterChat & Craft, South Shore Sexual Health
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterWeek of Events
Story Time – Bridgewater
Story Time – Bridgewater
Bring your little ones to listen to stories read out loud and engage with books. Drop in! Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Fibrecraft
Fibrecraft
For those who love to knit, sew, and quilt, or would like to learn. Come to Fibrecraft and meet new people, relax, and spin a yarn or two! We have a small quantity of supplies and a sewing machine to try. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Tuesdays 1pm
Learn Basic Guitar
Learn Basic Guitar
Join guitar enthusiast Darlene Gaskell-Chandler as she takes you through the basics of how play this versatile instrument. Darlene will demonstrate guitar playing basics, including the fret, strings, chords, tuning and strumming. If you have a guitar, please bring it with you. Tuesdays 3 pm
Open Art Table
Open Art Table
Get into your creative flow at our open art table. A variety of inspiring art materials will be available each week along with prompts to help get started. There will be lots of freedom to explore with the materials provided. Come play! Tuesday, May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 3 pm Age 6+
Learn English for Kids – Cancelled for May 13
Learn English for Kids – Cancelled for May 13
Are you new to the area and wanting to learn English? Come to the library for an hour after school to learn English in a fun and engaging environment! We will learn common words and phrases, play games and sing songs! Registration required call 902-543-9222. Tuesdays 3:30 pm Age 6+
Plants to Plates – Youth Cooking & Planting Program
Plants to Plates – Youth Cooking & Planting Program
This 8 week program is for kids ages 11 & 12 that allows participants to think about the food they eat and where it comes from. Plants to Plates encourages exploration and experimentation of nourishing foods. Participants will have the opportunity to build kitchen skills, learn basic garden skills, and create nutritious food. All taste […]
Babies and Books – Bridgewater
Babies and Books – Bridgewater
Babies love stories and songs! Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment.Babies & Books is 30 minutes (or less), and is designed for babies up to 24 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am
Coffee and Chat
Coffee and Chat
Come to the library Wednesdays to unwind and meet new people. Enjoy a relaxing chat and a cup of coffee or two. Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Join us for some simple writing prompts to get the creative ink flowing. There will be opportunities to share your writing with the group. No experience required. Lunenburg Library, Wednesday, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 am, 10:30 am
Fibre Arts
Fibre Arts
All lovers of knitting, quilting, or any other handcraft, experienced or beginner, are invited to come and relax, learn, share and work on your current project. New members welcome! Drop in. Wednesdays, 1-3 pm
Open Art Table – Lunenburg
Open Art Table – Lunenburg
Get into your creative flow at our open art table Wednesday afternoons. A variety of inspiring art material will be available each week along with prompts to help get started. We are doing process art so there’s lots of freedom in how to explore the materials provided. Come play! All ages, under 6 with a […]
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Join in the fun and create something new each week at our craft afternoon! Wednesday, May 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25, 3 pm, Age 6+
Springtime Needlefelting
Springtime Needlefelting
Join us on Wednesdays in May and June for springtime themed needle felting! Make your own needle felted creations with a different springtime prompt each week! Drop in! No experience necessary. Wednesdays 3:30 pm Age 8+
Chess Club – Bridgewater
Chess Club – Bridgewater
Join us play chess! All skill levels, including beginners welcome. Call the branch for more information 902-543-9222. Margaret Hennigar Library, Wednesdays, 6 pm
25 Chapters in 2025: Write Your Novel
25 Chapters in 2025: Write Your Novel
25 bi-weekly sessions during the year that will guide you through the novel writing process from early idea to submittable manuscript! All writers and genres welcome. Registration required call 902-543-9222 for more information. Wednesday, May 7, 21, June 4, 18, 6 pm
Babies & Books – Lunenburg
Babies & Books – Lunenburg
Babies love stories and songs! Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment.Babies & Books is 30 minutes (or less), and is designed for babies up to 24 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Thursdays, Lunenburg Library, 10:30 am
Scrabble – Liverpool
Scrabble – Liverpool
Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon at the library with fellow Scrabble enthusiasts! Liverpool Library, Thursdays, 2 pm
Second Story Women’s Centre
Second Story Women’s Centre
Do you find at times that you can’t quiet your mind? You may have racing or intrusive thoughts or intense emotions that seem to flood your mind. If this sounds like you join Nicole Robson (Second Story Women's Centre) who will provide tools and techniques to help calm your mind. Calming the Mind, Thursday, May […]
Chat & Craft, South Shore Sexual Health
Chat & Craft, South Shore Sexual Health
Join Julie Veinot from South Shore Sexual Health for round-table chats and crafts this Winter! May 22 - Gender affirming crochet! June 26 - Affirmation Kandi bead keychains During this drop-in you can access free safer sex supplies, pregnancy tests, menstrual products, and samples of our gender-affirming gear. Thursday, May 22, June 26, 4-6 pm
Open Studio
Open Studio
Join us for open studio and give yourself time and space to nourish your art practice alongside others. Holly will lead an opening and closing circle and the rest of the time is yours to create however you choose in a space where people can explore creatively and be inspired by peers. Feel free to […]
German Conversation
German Conversation
Practice your German in this relaxed, volunteer-led conversation group. Beginners are always welcome! Liverpool Library, Thursday, May 8, 22, June 5, 26, 6 pm
Cursive Writing Café
Cursive Writing Café
CURSIVE WRITING CAFÉ! Do you want to learn Cursive writing? Do you want to teach Cursive writing? Join us at the library for a Cursive Café! Mentors and Students will be paired up for an evening of cursive writing! Registration required call 902-543-9222. All ages welcome. Thursday, May 8, 22, 6 pm
Homeschool Huddle Liverpool
Homeschool Huddle Liverpool
Join local homeschoolers to play games and enjoy some simple arts and crafts. Liverpool Library, May 9, 23, June 6, 20, 11 am
Bitsize History
Bitsize History
Want to know more about the history of Queens County and Nova Scotia? Then join us at Bitesize History, where we’ll spend 30 minutes exploring our local history. This program is presented by history enthusiast Kathy Stitt. Liverpool Library, 10:30 am, February 28, Age 6+
Story Time – Liverpool
Story Time – Liverpool
Bring your little ones to listen to stories and engage with books in new and fun ways. Storytimes may be enhanced with felt boards, instruments, activities and crafts. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Drop in! Fridays, 10:30 am Age 3+
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering
Magic is a fun-filled card game in which wizards cast spells, summon creatures, and exploit magic objects to defeat their opponents. No experience necessary. We even have decks to share! Drop in! Age 10 + Friday, May 9, 23, June 6, 20, 3 pm Age 10 +
Mindful Writing
Mindful Writing
Mindful Writing is a contemplative practice that allows us to reflect, learn about ourselves and focus on what is really important for us. May’s theme: The Sun in me… June’s theme: Listen to it/them… Friday, May 23, June 20, 3 pm
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