Community Reading Group – Love and Belonging
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterEnvironmental Series – Bridgewater
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterHome School Huddle – Bridgewater
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater24 in 24: Write Your Novel This Year
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterIntro to Zero Waste – Bridgewater
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterRead With Jack! Literacy with a Lab
Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, BridgewaterWeek of Events
Lets Grow Sunflowers
Lets Grow Sunflowers
Join us to learn how to plant container sunflowers and how to grow these bold yellow blooms. Bridgewater Library, Age 5+ under 10 with caregiver, Sunday, June 2, 2 pm
Meditation in Action
Meditation in Action
Over seven weeks we will be reviewing the book Meditation in Action by Chogyam Trumpa Rinpoche and learning the practice of meditation. Led by Gregg Clause. Registration required call 902-634-8008. Lunenburg Library, Sundays, May 12 - June 30, 2 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+
Creative Writing Corner
Creative Writing Corner
Join us twice a month for some simple writing prompts to get the creative ink flowing. There will be opportunities to share your writing with the group, but no pressure. No experience required. Lunenburg Library, Monday, May 6, 20, June 3, 17, 2 pm
Fun Flow Yoga
Fun Flow Yoga
Judy Rawdon (@Richness_with_Inn) registered yoga instructor is offering free yoga classes for a chance to stretch, move, and have fun for all levels. Age 10+ Lunenburg Library, Mondays in June, 3 pm
Wire and Bead Jewelery
Wire and Bead Jewelery
Leanne Morin will show us how to make our own rings, bracelets and necklaces with wire & beads. Registration required call 902-634-8008 Lunenburg Library, Tuesday, June 4, 10:00 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
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
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
Tuesday Hangout
Tuesday Hangout
Come hang out at the library, read, draw, or play your favourite computer or board games. This is your space! Snacks provided. Drop in. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Tuesday, May 7, 21, June 4, 18, 3 pm Age 6+
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia Tuesday, June 4, 3:30 pm Come learn about important Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia with Rebecca Borchert from the Mi'kmaw Rights Initiative! Seahorses in Portugal Wednesday, June 5, 12 pm - POSTPONED to June 7 12 pm Learn about seahorse research completed in Southern Portugal from Blake McDonald, […]
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+
Community Reading Group – Love and Belonging
Community Reading Group – Love and Belonging
Want to read about love and belonging but not sure where to start? Come and sit outside and let the words wash over you as ivan reads poetry, chapters, and short stories by an array of authors interested in how we can be kind to ourselves and others. Slow chats about how we can build […]
Environmental Series – Bridgewater
Environmental Series – Bridgewater
Join us in welcoming researchers from Coastal Action and the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute to discuss our environment. Learn about incredible animal species, current studies and crucial conservation efforts happening in our region! Reptiles at Risk, May 7, 6:30 pm Noah Hardy (Senior Field Technician, Coastal Action) will be discussing Coastal Action’s current project "Reptiles […]
Queens County Transit
Queens County Transit
Join us for an information session on the services offered by QCT and how you can volunteer. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Wednesday, July 3, August 7, 1:30 pm
Creative Writing for Adults
Creative Writing for Adults
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 tohave fun, laugh and expand ourworld through writing. We'll use writing prompts, games and sharing to help invigorate our minds and stretch our imagination. Bring paper, pen and other […]
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia Tuesday, June 4, 3:30 pm Come learn about important Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia with Rebecca Borchert from the Mi'kmaw Rights Initiative! Seahorses in Portugal Wednesday, June 5, 12 pm - POSTPONED to June 7 12 pm Learn about seahorse research completed in Southern Portugal from Blake McDonald, […]
Home School Huddle – Bridgewater
Home School Huddle – Bridgewater
Join South Shore homeschoolers to enjoy some felting arts and crafts. An opportunity to socialize with other homeschool kids, parents and guardians.Felting materials and a printed challenge will be provided! June 5, 1-3 pm, Registration required call 902-543-9222. Age 5-14
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
Garden Talk Wednesdays
Garden Talk Wednesdays
Wednesday, May 8, 3 pm Let’s Talk About Soil Let's learn how to evaluate soil and how to fix it based on our growing goals. Participants will make a compost tea to take home to fertilize plants. Registration required call 902-634-8008. Wednesday, May 22, 3 pm Let’s Talk Companion Planting Companion planting sounds like a […]
Wednesday Afterschool Fun
Wednesday Afterschool Fun
May 22, Spring Flowers Celebrate the coming of Spring making spring flowers and decorating their pot. June 5, Garden Critters Celebrate the coming of summer by making your own assortment of garden critters. June 26, Beautiful Butterflies Spend a fun afternoon making and decorating your own beautiful butterfly Liverpool Library, Wednesdays 3 pm
Garden Talk Wednesday
Garden Talk Wednesday
Garden Talk Wednesdays with Julianne Jollymore Wednesday, May 8, 3 pm Let’s Talk About Soil Let's learn how to evaluate soil and how to fix it based on our growing goals. Participants will make a compost tea to take home to fertilize plants. Registration required call 902-634-8008. Wednesday, May 22, 3 pm Let’s Talk Companion […]
Fantasy Crafters – Bridgewater
Fantasy Crafters – Bridgewater
Make your own fabulous mythical crafts inspired by fairy-tale creatures and fantasy villages. Bridgewater Library, Wednesdays in June, 3:30 pm Age 6+
24 in 24: Write Your Novel This Year
24 in 24: Write Your Novel This Year
For writers who are working on completing, or have completed their first novel! 24 alternating weeks of sessions designed to get your debut novel ready for submission. All writers and genres welcome. Call 902-543-9222 for more information. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesday, May 8, 22, June 5, 19, 6 pm
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
Intro to Zero Waste – Bridgewater
Intro to Zero Waste – Bridgewater
Want to learn more about the Zero Waste movement? Drop in to the library to chat about all things zero waste; what it is, what it isn’t, and how you can make it work for you. March 21 - we will be making wool dryer balls April 4 Special Guest: Education Coordinator for Region 6 […]
Coding Club – Liverpool
Coding Club – Liverpool
Learn to code with Fiero Code Club! This is a self-guided, online software program that teaches you how to code. Fiero offers a fun, gamified learning experience. Please bring your Chrome Book or laptopif you have one. Registration required call 902-354-5270. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Thursdays, 3 pm, Age 8 +
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia Tuesday, June 4, 3:30 pm Come learn about important Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia with Rebecca Borchert from the Mi'kmaw Rights Initiative! Seahorses in Portugal Wednesday, June 5, 12 pm - POSTPONED to June 7 12 pm Learn about seahorse research completed in Southern Portugal from Blake McDonald, […]
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, […]
Writing Our Pride
Writing Our Pride
Join us in the lead up to Pride month for two wonderful workshops hosted by Wake Lliore and in collaboration with Lunenburg Pride. These workshops will focus on creatively writing short works that will be part of an intergenerational queer literature display in the library during Lunenburg Pride Week. Wake will lead participants in writing […]
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club
Join our cookbook club to connect with others in this fun program where we’ll all choose a different recipe from the same cookbook and plan an evening to share our dishes! No experience necessary, beginner cooks encouraged! Registration required, call 902-634-8008 to register. Lunenburg Library, Thursday, May 9, 23, June 6, 20, 6 pm
Raddall Reading Club
Raddall Reading Club
For those who like to read and discuss books with a group of open-minded people. Each month the group will pick a book to talk about, challenge and argue for in a friendly and fun way- new members are always welcomed! August - BYOB - bring your own book to discuss. Liverpool Library, Thursday, August […]
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Sing, tell a joke, recite a poem, share a story or two. Open to performers of all stages and ages. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, August 1, 7 pm
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+
Friday Futures – Resume Glow Up
Friday Futures – Resume Glow Up
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 resume a glow-up and talk careers! Bridgewater Library, Friday, May 10, June 7, 1:30 pm, Age 14+
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering
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. Ages 10+ Lunenburg Library, Ages 10+, May 10, 24, June 7, 21, , 3 pm
Teen Space
Teen Space
Teen only space – hang out in this safe space, snacks provided. Thomas H. Raddall Library, Fridays, 3 pm Age 13+
Let’s Talk Careers for Young People
Let’s Talk Careers for Young People
Looking for career advice, or need help with resumes and interviews? Catherine Gillis, Nova Scotia Works, is here to help. These three sessions will empower you to own your career development, guiding you to explore resources for planning a meaningful path and boosting your confidence in making career decisions. Let's Talk Careers (June 7th) In […]
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Oceans Week, June 4-8
Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia Tuesday, June 4, 3:30 pm Come learn about important Marine Protected Areas in Nova Scotia with Rebecca Borchert from the Mi'kmaw Rights Initiative! Seahorses in Portugal Wednesday, June 5, 12 pm - POSTPONED to June 7 12 pm Learn about seahorse research completed in Southern Portugal from Blake McDonald, […]
World Wide Knit in Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day! Join us on Saturday, June 8th, for World Wide Knit in Public Day! WWKIP Day is a chance to meet new knitters and break down stereotypes about who knits. All levels of knitters (and crocheters!) welcome. Saturday, June 8 Lunenburg Library 10 am - 12 pm Greenfield Library 10 […]
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
Guided Family Hike
Guided Family Hike
Let’s celebrate International Trails day by taking a hike! We’ll walk along the trails surrounding the LCLC. Travel over a bridge, by a babbling brook, and identify many local species of plants and creatures. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bridgewater Library, Saturday, June 8, 11 am
Read With Jack! Literacy with a Lab
Read With Jack! Literacy with a Lab
Join Jack, the therapy dog, for anhour of reading! Therapy dogs helpchildren improve their reading andcommunication skills by acting asreading companions. Dogs may notbe able to read, but they makegreat listeners with their non-judgmental presence! Come see Jack make a paw-sitive impact at the library. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Saturday, May 4, June 8, 11 […]
Writing Our Pride
Writing Our Pride
Join us in the lead up to Pride month for two wonderful workshops hosted by Wake Lliore and in collaboration with Lunenburg Pride. These workshops will focus on creatively writing short works that will be part of an intergenerational queer literature display in the library during Lunenburg Pride Week. Wake will lead participants in writing […]
Summer Pies and tarts
Summer Pies and tarts
Just in time for summer! Join cooking enthusiast Agnes Moase for recipes and techniques to make your own perfect pies and tasty tarts. Registration required. Please call 902-354-5270. Liverpool Library, Saturday, June 8, 2 pm
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