Margot welcomes adults of all ages to the comfort and intimacy of The Reading Room, where she brings all manner of short writings to life, giving your eyes a rest and your spirit a lift! Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Monday, May 1, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 10:30 am

Be creative at our open art table. We’ll have a variety of materials for you to make whatever you're inspired to create. Drop in! Thomas H. Raddall Library, Wednesdays, 3 pm Age 6+

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

Come play Scrabble at the library. Meet new friends while exercising your brain! Lunenburg Library, Tuesdays, 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

Learn to knit in a fun and relaxed atmosphere - all supplies provided. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Tuesdays, 3 pm, Age 10+

HEALTHY WELLS PROJECT Tuesday, June 6 , 7 pm  Join us to learn how to keep your well water healthy, about common water quality and quantity issues, and how to test your well for bacteria and metals. We will also introduce you to resources to help you protect your well water. Presented by the Rural […]

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 18 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Margaret Hennigar Public Library,  11 am

All lovers of knitting, quilting, or any other handcraft, experienced or beginner, are invited to come relax, learn, share your favourite patterns and discover new ones. New members welcome! Drop in. Lunenburg Library, Wednesdays, 1 - 3 pm

Magic Magic is a fun-filled card game in which wizards, cast spells, common creatures and exploit magic objects to defeat their opponents. No experience necessary, and we have decks to share. Drop in. Lunenburg Library, Ages 10+, 3-5 pm

Spend a fun afternoon making things! There will be a variety of materials for you to make a different craft every week. Drop in. Liverpool Library, Wednesday, March 1, 8, April 12, 19, 26, 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. Beading, modelling clay and collage are just some of the things we’ll be getting into! Lunenburg Library, All ages, under 8 with a caregiver, May 3 -June 21, 3 pm

Get ready for some sparkly fun with washi tape! We're going to get crafty with this decorative tape that comes in various patterns, colours and sparkles. Drop in. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesday, June 7, 14 3:30 pm Age 5+

Everyone has a novel in them – write yours this year. We present 23 structured sessions over the course of the year that will guide you through every aspect of producing a finished novel. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesdays, May 3, 17, June 7, 21, 6 pm

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

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 18 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Lunenburg Library, 10:30 am

Drop in on Thursdays to knit or crochet gender affirming products. They will be donated to South Shore Sexual Health for their Transformation Closet, which provides gender affirming products to local folks who are in need. Yarn and patterns will be provided; please bring your own hooks and needles. If you are interested, but don’t […]

Join other teens for a fun hour of writing and snacks! All are welcome. All types of writers are encouraged to come; if you write poetry, fan fiction, lore, novels, anything else, you are welcome in our group! Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursdays 3:30 pm Age 13+

Try this unique fluid painting process using colourful alcohol inks. This process is all about going with the flow rather than controlling it. No artistic experience or skill required. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results! Participants are asked to bring a hairdryer. Registration required, call 902-634-8008 to register. Lunenburg Library, Thursday, May 11 OR […]

Join us to play chess! All skill levels including beginners are welcome. Lunenburg Library, Thursday, May 11, 25, June 8, 22,  6 pm

Release your inner artist! We provide the supplies for you to paint whatever you like in this self-led, stress-free art activity. Thomas H. Raddall, Thursday, May 11, June8 , 6 pm

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. Drop in! Lunenburg Library, Fridays, 10:30 am Age 3+

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+

Homeschool Huddle Join local homeschoolers to play games and enjoy some simple arts and crafts. This is an ideal opportunity to meet and socialize with other homeschool kids, parents and guardians. All ages. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Friday, May 12, 26, June 9, 23, 11 am

Do you have clothing items that need mending? Come by the library to get sewing guidance from library volunteer Amy Sullivan. Sewing machine available. Lunenburg Library, Fridays, 2 pm

YOUTH RELAX AND CRAFT Fridays 3:30 pm Age 10+ Join us on Fridays in January and February for brandnew after-school art activities! Come learn new skills, make new friends, and make your own new things to take home. Drop in! Margaret Hennigar Library, Fridays in May and June,  3:30 pm Age 10+

Need a refresher on storytelling? Join award-winning author and professor Dr. Gerard Collins for a condensed version of his masterclass, "The Art of Storytelling". This workshop will cover story structure, showing instead of telling, subtext, dialogue, and enhancing narrative tension. To register for the workshop, please e-transfer $85 and drop a short message to gerardcollins@gerardcollins.ca. […]

Come and practice your French in a relaxed, informal setting and make new friends! All levels of French welcome, including beginners. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Saturdays, 11 am

This is a club for beginners and folks that like to play bridge for fun. Lunenburg Library, Sundays, 1:30 pm

Gerard Collins is the award-winning author of Finton Moon, Moonlight Sketches, and most recently, The Hush Sisters. Gerard’s first novel, Finton Moon, was nominated for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic, the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage and History Award, and won the Percy Janes First Novel Award. In 2019, […]