Week of Events
Cats of Lunenburg
Cats of Lunenburg
Join Printmaker Allison Tremain to celebrate her community art project with live printmaking. Participants of the January call out are invited to print their cat, receive their portrait, and meet other cat owners in the community. Find out more about her project through her Instagram account @lunenburgcats. Lunenburg Library, Sunday, March 17, 1-3 pm
Story Time – Lunenburg
Story Time – Lunenburg
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, Mondays, 10:30 am Age 3+
International Café For Parents
International Café For Parents
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 […]
Needle Felting
Needle Felting
Fall in love, if you haven’t already, with the soft, bright wool roving. Learn to sculpt and paint using a needle! Your project is up to you, beginner instruction and supplies provided! Lunenburg Library, Tuesday, March 5, 19, April 2, 16, 30, 10:30 am
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
Baby and Me at the Library
Baby and Me at the Library
Join Queens Family Resource Centre for fun stories and songs, and meet other babies and their caregivers afterwards. Drop in. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Tuesdays, 10:30 am, Age 0-18 months
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
Tech Help Tuesdays
Tech Help Tuesdays
Would you like some help with your tablet, cell phone or laptop, or want to learn more about apps or the internet? Help is at hand on Tuesdays! No appointments, drop in. Provided by Queens Learning Network. Thomas H. Raddall, Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Learn to Draw
Learn to Draw
Let’s get creative! Have fun learning to draw something new, with step-by-step designs Liverpool Library, Tuesday, March 5, 19, 3 pm, Age 6+
Youth Horror Book Club
Youth Horror Book Club
Do you love all things creepy crawly? Have you read every Goosebumps book and want more? Join our Kids Horror Book Club! Each month we will read a different scary book and then meet up to talk about it, with snacks! Please email charity@ssplibraries.ca for more information! Margaret Hennigar Public Library,Tuesdays, March 19, April 16, […]
Lego Lab
Lego Lab
Have fun with Lego and try something new with our weekly construction challenges! Drop in. Bridgewater Library, Tuesdays, 3:30 pm Age 6+
Babies & Books – Bridgewater
Babies & 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 18 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Margaret Hennigar Public Library, 11 am
Fibre Art
Fibre Art
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
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 […]
DIY Doll Clothes
DIY Doll Clothes
Sew your own doll clothes! No sewing experience necessary. Design and sew your very own clothing & accessories for your dolls. Fabric and model dolls provided! Bridgewater Library, Wednesday, March 6, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:30 pm, Age 9+
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
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 18 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood! Lunenburg Library, 10:30 am
Get Growing Gardening Series
Get Growing Gardening Series
Isabel Brechin, an organic gardener with seven years of farm experience, will guide you through the creation of a garden plan. Whether you have a small or large garden, floral or vegetable, this workshop series will give you the knowledge and confidence to start or improve your garden. The workshops will cover various topics, from […]
Teen Writers Group
Teen Writers Group
Join other teens for a fun hour of writing and snacks! All are welcome, whether you have a work in progress, an idea that you don’t know how to put on paper, or you’re just interested in the process. All types of writers are encouraged to come; if you write poetry, fan fiction, lore, novels, […]
Dreams and Creative Process
Dreams and Creative Process
Explore these workshops on Dreams and Creativity to learn about targeted dream incubation, dream processing through art, dream performance, and more. Contact facilitator Norma Shepherd at normafreda@gmail.com for more details. Registration required call 902-634-9634. Lunenburg Library, March 8, 22, April 5 & 19, 10:30 am
Easter Bunny Story Time
Easter Bunny Story Time
Cathie Pearl-Wentzell returns to the library as the Easter Bunny! She’ll read fun stories and spread some special bunny cheer. Followed by a fun scavenger hunt. Liverpool Library, Friday, March 22, 10:30 am, Age 3+
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+
Sew It, Fix It, Mend It!
Sew It, Fix It, Mend It!
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
Get Growing Gardening Series
Get Growing Gardening Series
Isabel Brechin, an organic gardener with seven years of farm experience, will guide you through the creation of garden plan. Whether you have a small or large garden, floral or vegetable, this workshop series will give you the knowledge and confidence to start or improve your garden. The workshops will cover various topics, from plant […]
Teen Space
Teen Space
Teen only space – hang out in this safe space, snacks provided. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Fridays, 3 pm Age 13+
Youth Science Experiments
Youth Science Experiments
Join us on Fridays in March and April for youth after-school science activities! Come learn new experiments, make new friends and make your own new things to take home. Drop in. Bridgewater Library, Friday, March 8, 22 , April 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 pm, Age 9+
French Conversation
French Conversation
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
Bread Club
Bread Club
Join us for a bread baking journey throughout the winter months. Presented by baking enthusiast Agnes Moase. For the final one of the season, we’ll be looking at quick make breads. Registration required call 902-354-5270. Saturday, March 23, 2 pm
Where Poetry and Prose Meet
Where Poetry and Prose Meet
This series of workshops, hosted by Carol Langille, explores how writing helps us discover what we didn't know we knew. Each week an assignment will be given to participants to complete and bring in and the following week. We will discuss poetry and prose and most of the assignments will be in prose. This workshop […]
Non-Fiction Book Club
Non-Fiction Book Club
Hello, fellow readers! Rediscover the joy of reading in the company of like-minded people. We are going to cover books on philosophy, wellness, history, and habit-building. Our goal is to be engaged in the reading and learn practical knowledge from the material. As we read through, we will meet on the weekends to share our […]
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