Meet new friends while exercising your brain! Welcome! Bienvenue! Pjila'si! Come and join us for tea/coffee and friendly chats about school, languages, cultural diversity, and learn more about available programs for families in our region. Please bring your favourite mug to enjoy a freshly brewed cuppa with us! For more information, please contact SSRCE Newcomer […]

The Family Justice Navigation Program (FJNP) provides comprehensive support and guidance to individuals navigating the family justice system. Through the provision of navigation services, the program aims to assist individuals involved in family law matters such as separation/divorce, parenting time plans, decision making, and/or child support. As well, the program seeks to enhance access to […]

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

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

Spend a fun afternoon designing and customizing your own stylish room décor! We’ll be making photo clotheslines, pompom garlands, collages and painting decorative candles. Tuesday, May 13, June 24, 3 pm, age 6+

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

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+

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Come meet and compete with fellow Scrabble enthusiasts. Sign up at the front desk, for more information or to register call 902-543-9222. Join today!  Margaret Hennigar Library, 2nd & 4th Wednesday, May 14, 28, June 11, 25, 23, 2 pm

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+

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 […]

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+

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

The Spanish Conversation Circle is a volunteer led casual gathering aimed at providing a setting where people can practice their Spanish language skills.Please join us to chat in Spanish, listen and hablar enespañol con otras personas!  Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, May 1, 15, June 5, 19, 10 am

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

Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon at the library with fellow Scrabble enthusiasts! Liverpool Library, Thursdays, 2 pm

For all budding artists! Each week we’ll have a different art activity to create and take home to proudly display!  Thursday, May 1, 15, 22, 29, June 12, 26, 3 pm, Age 6+

Queens County Garden Club is a group of gardening enthusiasts who love to spread their gardening knowledge. They organize regular guest speakers, workshops and local garden tours. New members are always welcome. Liverpool Library, May 15, June 19, 6 pm

A once-a-month opportunity to share your written work, provide critiques and get feedback from beta readers! Call 902-543-9222 for more information Thursday, May 15, June 19, 6 pm

Join our cookbook club to connect with others in this fun program. We’ll all choose a different recipe from the same agreed upon cookbook and plan an evening to share our dishes! This is a chance to step out of your comfort zone and try new recipes! No experience necessary. Beginner cooks encouraged! May Cook […]

If you always wanted to write, stopped writing and want to start again, or just try something new, this group is for you. The goal is to have fun, laugh and expand our world through writing. We'll use writing prompts, games and sharing to help invigorate our minds and stretch our imagination. Bring paper, pen and […]

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+

Drop by and see NS Works School Liaison Lorenda Barkhouse for one-on-one support uniquely for teens, with resumes, cover letters, job search and more! Come give your resumé a glow-up and talk careers! Age 14 + Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Friday, May 16, June 20,  1:30- 3:30 pm  

Become part of our Teen Collective and take part in fun activities on a Friday afternoon, led by Southwest NS YMCA Youth Leaders. May 16 – fun craft activities, June 13 – youth social, where you can meet new friends and share a freshly baked sweet treat Friday, May 16, June 13, 3-4:30 pm Age […]

Join us on a Friday in May and June for a mini Wii Mario Kart Tournament! Come have a snack and race to the finish line! Drop in. Friday, May 16, June 20, 3:30 pm Age 10+

  Friday, May 16, 1-2 pm How to Move Your Body This talk will highlight why working out is crucial to our overall health. But as always: no approach fits all. We are going to find out how to keep thresholds low, how to find out about the right way to work out, where to […]

Join Holly Sweet for an eye opening adventure exploring the tarot through journaling, art-making, visualization and other creative modalities. Tarot is a helpful tool to get you out of your usual thought patterns and prompt you to consider different areas of your life that may not be at the forefront of your mind. Please bring […]

Are you a newcomer to Canada and interested in growing your own food? Join our resident gardening expert to learn about growing food in a Nova Scotia climate and how to grow food in containers. This is a family friendly event and all ages are welcome. All participating families will plant and take home salad […]