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Wrapping up 2024 at the library

You showed lots of love for your library in 2024!

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What does it take to adopt-a-book?

It is exciting to see new books on display at your local library during Western Counties Regional Library’s Adopt-A-Book campaign (AAB). By the end of the two-month campaign on Nov. 30, people donated $21,362.75, adopting 690 books.

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Playaways rekindle love of reading

Barry Crowell has lost much of his vision through age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but he has gained a love of reading through Western Counties Regional Library’s Playaways.

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February 2025

Community Play Groupkids

This program features fun stories, songs, games and a craft for children five years and younger accompanied by caregivers.
Friday 21 Feb
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
P.O. Box 265, 35 North Street Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0

Sleepy-Time Story Timekids

Have a lazy morning and come to the library in your pyjamas! Bring your favourite stuffed friend and cozy blanket to cuddle up for stories, songs, and activities.
Friday 21 Feb
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
84 Warwick Street

Family Funadultkids

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.
Friday 21 Feb
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
P.O. Box 158, 17 Glasgow Street Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
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Family Fun
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...
Crafter Noons
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults. , ...
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Exhibit: Coastal Dreams
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
This exhibit features the abstract work of local artist Nadine Belliveau, depicting scenes of life in and along Baie Ste-Marie. Her acrylic paintings explore her environment. She uses abstract and decorative images to share her colourful view of the region. Her contribution to the arts is as an artist, an educator, and , ...
Scrapbooking Club
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Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adults and teens can work on their own scrapbooking project with a group that wants to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...
LEGO Club
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 5 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). , ...
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Exhibit: All the Colours of Winter
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
This exhibit features watercolour paintings of nature scenes in winter by artist Louise Heslop. The artist has lived and worked in Shelburne County since February 2015 and produces original artwork, commissions, and pet portraits from a little studio by the ocean. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours from Tuesda , ...
Fibre Group
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Westport Library
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Bring your friends and a work in progress or come and learn a new needlecraft skill. This program is for adults. , ...
A Crafty Afternoon
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Weymouth Waterfront Library
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Have fun with others while you work on your project. This can be knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, sewing, painting or working on any craft you wish. Please bring your own supplies. This program is for adults. , ...
Scrabble Club
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a game or two of Scrabble and enjoy a fun afternoon. This program is for adults. , ...
Discover Dungeons & Dragons
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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a complete beginner, embark on a magical journey. Premade characters are available, and young adventurers (10 and older) are welcome. Please register ahead to reserve one of the 10 spots by contacting the library. , ...
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Fibre Arts Afternoon
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Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
No matter your skill level, join us for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, or any project you wish to make. Bring your own supplies. This program is for adults. , ...
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Preschool Story Time
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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children aged five and under and their caregivers are invited to join staff from Parent’s Place for an hour of stories and play at the library. This program is in partnership with Parents Place. , ...
Community Play Group
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Barrington Municipal Library
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Families with children five and younger can join library and Shelburne Family Resource Centre staff for a variety of free play, songs, games and story time at the library. , ...
Adult Board Game Night
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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
5:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Adults and teens are invited to join Izaak and hang out and play modern board games. All experience levels are welcome. Games are available but people may bring their own. This program is for teens and adults. , ...
Toastmasters
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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Develop public speaking and leadership skills through the Yarmouth Chapter of Toastmasters International via Zoom or in-person at the library. For more information and to gain Zoom access to the meetings, contact the Yarmouth library. New members are welcome. , ...
Writing Short Fiction
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All branch libraries
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This 4-week workshop with author Julian Mortimer Smith is open to any adult (18+) who is interested in writing fiction. No experience is necessary. All you need is an idea. The workshop will focus on fleshing out that idea, shaping it into a story, and getting that story down on the page. The workshop will cover plot, , ...
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Community Play Group
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This program features fun stories, songs, games and a craft for children five years and younger accompanied by caregivers. This program is in partnership with Shelburne Family Resource Centre. Participants are asked to register at least one day ahead of time. , ...
Sleepy-Time Story Time
kids
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Have a lazy morning and come to the library in your pyjamas! Bring your favourite stuffed friend and cozy blanket to cuddle up for stories, songs, and activities. This program is for children five and under with their caregivers. , ...
Family Fun
adultkids
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...
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Exhibit: All the Colours of Winter
adultkidsteen
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
This exhibit features watercolour paintings of nature scenes in winter by artist Louise Heslop. The artist has lived and worked in Shelburne County since February 2015 and produces original artwork, commissions, and pet portraits from a little studio by the ocean. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours from Tuesda , ...
Exhibit: Coastal Dreams
adultkidsteen
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
This exhibit features the abstract work of local artist Nadine Belliveau, depicting scenes of life in and along Baie Ste-Marie. Her acrylic paintings explore her environment. She uses abstract and decorative images to share her colourful view of the region. Her contribution to the arts is as an artist, an educator, and , ...
Scrapbooking Club
adultteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adults and teens can work on their own scrapbooking project with a group that wants to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...
LEGO Club
kids
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 5 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). , ...
Painting with Joanna
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Adults can join Joanna Jarvis and paint a whimsical scene of birds in winter. Register no later than Wednesday, Feb. 19 by contacting the library. , ...
Meditation Group
adultteen
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Yarmouth library hosts an ongoing meditation group every other Saturday. The group is open to anyone who wishes to practice any form of silent, seated meditation in the company of others, followed by a brief discussion. If you are new to meditation, instructions on a simple technique are available upon request. Cha , ...
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Yarmouth Library Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Book club members will discuss Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author comes a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring novel about children on the cusp of adulthood in a broken world, who find resilience, hope, and story. Those interested in joining should contact the library , ...
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Exhibit: All the Colours of Winter
adultkidsteen
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
This exhibit features watercolour paintings of nature scenes in winter by artist Louise Heslop. The artist has lived and worked in Shelburne County since February 2015 and produces original artwork, commissions, and pet portraits from a little studio by the ocean. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours from Tuesda , ...
The Novel Bunch Reading Group: Freedom to Read Week
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Westport Library
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
February 23 to March 1, 2025 is Freedom to Read Week when members selects material from banned or challenged books. This program is for adults. , ...
A Crafty Afternoon
adult
Weymouth Waterfront Library
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Have fun with others while you work on your project. This can be knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, sewing, painting or working on any craft you wish. Please bring your own supplies. This program is for adults. , ...
Scrabble Club
adult
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a game or two of Scrabble and enjoy a fun afternoon. This program is for adults. , ...
Make Pasta from Scratch!
adultteen
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn pasta making basics with chef Kate Giglio! In this class you’ll learn how to make a basic pasta dough and roll out fettuccine noodles. At the end of class, participants will enjoy the pasta with a nice, bright, Italian tomato sauce. This program is for ages 14 and older. There is space for a maximum of 12 p , ...
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Fibre Arts Afternoon
adult
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
No matter your skill level, join us for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, or any project you wish to make. Bring your own supplies. This program is for adults. , ...
Digby Book Club: Nora Webster
adult
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Colleen Humbert for a lively and in-depth discussion of recent Irish novels. This month’s choice is Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín. Participants were to register no later than Thursday, Jan. 2 by contacting the library to ensure enough books are available. This program is for adults. , ...
Science Club: Science of Spinning Tops
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn about how a top spins. Use a recycled CD to create your own spinning top. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Friday, Feb. 21 by contacting the library. , ...
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Preschool Story Time
kids
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children aged five and under and their caregivers are invited to join staff from Parent’s Place for an hour of stories and play at the library. This program is in partnership with Parents Place. , ...
Community Play Group
kids
Barrington Municipal Library
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Families with children five and younger can join library and Shelburne Family Resource Centre staff for a variety of free play, songs, games and story time at the library. , ...
Teens and Tweens Board Games
teen
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Teens and Tweens can join library clerk ‘Feral’ Carol to play a variety of board and card games. Games will be provided or people can bring their own. , ...
Writing Short Fiction
adult
All branch libraries
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This 4-week workshop with author Julian Mortimer Smith is open to any adult (18+) who is interested in writing fiction. No experience is necessary. All you need is an idea. The workshop will focus on fleshing out that idea, shaping it into a story, and getting that story down on the page. The workshop will cover plot, , ...
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Exhibit: Coastal Dreams
adultkidsteen
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
This exhibit features the abstract work of local artist Nadine Belliveau, depicting scenes of life in and along Baie Ste-Marie. Her acrylic paintings explore her environment. She uses abstract and decorative images to share her colourful view of the region. Her contribution to the arts is as an artist, an educator, and , ...
Family Fun
adultkids
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Meet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...
Crafter Noons
adult
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults. , ...
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Exhibit: All the Colours of Winter
All Day
This exhibit features watercolour paintings of nature scenes in winter by artist Louise Heslop. The artist has lived and worked in Shelburne County since February 2015 and produces original artwork, commissions, and pet portraits from a little studio by the ocean. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours from Tuesda , ...
Scrapbooking Club
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adults and teens can work on their own scrapbooking project with a group that wants to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...
Photography Exhibit: Scenes from the Acadian Shore
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This photography exhibit features the beautiful work of Catherine LeBlanc, featuring vistas from the Clare and Weymouth area. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in March. The photos were taken using an iPhone. LeBlanc loves cloudy skies paired with water views, of which the region has many.  , ...
Free Income Tax Help for Seniors with Low Incomes
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
File your income tax online with help from registered Canadian Revenue Agency volunteers! Drop off your income tax forms during library open hours or schedule a meeting on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This program is open to all low-income seniors in Shelburne county and is in partnership with Shelburne County Seni , ...
Free Income Tax Help for Low Income Earners
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Low-income earners can file their income tax online with help from registered Canadian Revenue Agency volunteers. Visit or contact the library to make an appointment. This program is in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. , ...
LEGO Club
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 5 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). , ...
Create with Pride!
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
De-stress with art and colouring for 2SLGBTQ+ folks! Drop-ins and allies are welcome. Materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring any arts and crafts you are working on, or just hang out and read. This program is for ages 14 and older. , ...
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Family FunadultkidsExpired

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Crafter NoonsadultExpired

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Fibre GroupadultExpired

Westport Library
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Scrabble ClubadultExpired

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fibre Arts AfternoonadultExpired

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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10:00 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Story TimekidsExpired

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

ToastmastersadultExpired

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Family Funadultkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Scrapbooking Clubadultteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

LEGO Clubkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Meditation Groupadultteen

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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Scrabble Clubadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Family Funadultkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Crafter Noonsadult

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Scrapbooking Clubadultteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

LEGO Clubkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Create with Pride!adultteen

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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