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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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January 2025

Hand Print Snowmankids

Children can stop in during open hours from Jan. 6 to 31 and create a snowman family with their hand print.
Tuesday 21 Jan
All Day
Clark’s Harbour Library
P.O. Box 189 2648 Main Street Clark’s Harbour, NS B0W 1P0

Puzzle Exchangeadultkidsteen

This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29.
Tuesday 21 Jan
All Day
Weymouth Waterfront Library
P.O. Box 340, 4577 Highway 1 Weymouth, NS B0W 3T0

Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowersadultkidsteen

This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. 
Tuesday 21 Jan
All Day
Weymouth Waterfront Library
P.O. Box 340, 4577 Highway 1 Weymouth, NS B0W 3T0

Fibre Groupadult

Get together to learn a needlecraft or bring any craft project you have in progress. This program is for adults.
Tuesday 21 Jan
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Westport Library
P.O. Box 1194, 17 Second Street Westport, NS B0V 1H0
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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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Hand Print Snowman
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Clark’s Harbour Library
All Day
Children can stop in during open hours from Jan. 7 to 31 and create a snowman family with their hand print. , ...
Puzzle Exchange
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Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29. , ...
Puzzlers
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and runs during open hours until Saturday, March 29. , ...
Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowers
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Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. The watercolour, ink and linocut monotypes were another exciting creative adventure for Nadon. The artist was attracted to acrylic painting because it d , ...
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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Hand Print Snowman
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Clark’s Harbour Library
All Day
Children can stop in during open hours from Jan. 7 to 31 and create a snowman family with their hand print. , ...
Puzzle Exchange
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29. , ...
Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowers
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. The watercolour, ink and linocut monotypes were another exciting creative adventure for Nadon. The artist was attracted to acrylic painting because it d , ...
Puzzling Pastime
adultteen
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle during open hours until March 29! , ...
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
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. , ...
Discover Dungeons & Dragons
adultkidsteen
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
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. , ...
Gourd Birdhouses
kids
Barrington Municipal Library
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Children aged 5 and older can make hollowed out gourd birdhouses. Register no later than Friday, Jan. 17 by contacting the library. , ...
Lockeport Library Book Club: Champlain’s Dream
adult
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join library staff in-person or via Zoom for a discussion of the book Champlain’s Dream by David Hackett Fischer. To receive the zoom link, contact the library no later than Tuesday, Jan. 21. , ...
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Craft Supply Swap
adultkidsteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day
Clean out your stash of craft supplies you’re not going to use and swap them for supplies you can use. Drop off unwanted, usable items during open hours starting Thursday, Jan. 23. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the swap will be open for everyone to take home some crafting goodies. Leftover items will be given to local or , ...
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. , ...
Adult Board Game Night
adultteen
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. , ...
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Craft Supply Swap
adultkidsteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day
Clean out your stash of craft supplies you’re not going to use and swap them for supplies you can use. Drop off unwanted, usable items during open hours starting Thursday, Jan. 23. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the swap will be open for everyone to take home some crafting goodies. Leftover items will be given to local or , ...
Community Play Group
kids
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. , ...
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. , ...
Family Literacy Day: Learn to Be Green Together
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Children aged 5 to 12 and their families can celebrate Family Literacy Day with exciting activities presented by Waste Check. This year’s theme is Learn to Be Green Together. , ...
Arts and Crafts with ‘Feral’ Carol
kids
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Children aged 8 to 12 can join library clerk ‘Feral’ Carol for arts and crafts. Register one day before each program by 5 p.m. by contacting the library as space is limited. , ...
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Hand Print Snowman
kids
Clark’s Harbour Library
All Day
Children can stop in during open hours from Jan. 7 to 31 and create a snowman family with their hand print. , ...
Puzzle Exchange
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29. , ...
Craft Supply Swap
adultkidsteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day
Clean out your stash of craft supplies you’re not going to use and swap them for supplies you can use. Drop off unwanted, usable items during open hours starting Thursday, Jan. 23. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the swap will be open for everyone to take home some crafting goodies. Leftover items will be given to local or , ...
Puzzlers
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and runs during open hours until Saturday, March 29. , ...
Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowers
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. The watercolour, ink and linocut monotypes were another exciting creative adventure for Nadon. The artist was attracted to acrylic painting because it d , ...
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). , ...
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: Killers of the Flower Moon
adult
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Book club members will discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. This is a non-fiction story of the FBI’s first major homicide investigation and the discovery of one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. Those interested in joining should contact the library. This program is for adults. , ...
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Puzzle Exchange
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29. , ...
Puzzlers
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and runs during open hours until Saturday, March 29. , ...
Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowers
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. The watercolour, ink and linocut monotypes were another exciting creative adventure for Nadon. The artist was attracted to acrylic painting because it d , ...
Puzzling Pastime
adultteen
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle during open hours until March 29! , ...
The Novel Bunch Reading Group: Carrie Soto is Back
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Westport Library
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
The group will discuss Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is an epic adventure about a female athlete perhaps past her prime, brought back to the tennis court for one last grand slam. Come join the discussion. 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. , ...
Get Help Finding Work!
adultteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A case manager from Nova Scotia Works (CDÉNÉ) will be at the library to provide help in finding employment, career options, building a resumé, and more. This program is first-come first-served, and you must bring your Social Insurance Number. This program is provided in partnership with Conseil de développement économi , ...
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. , ...
Family Literacy Day
kids
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Families with young children can join library staff for bedtime stories and a craft to celebrate Family Literacy day! Register no later than Friday, Jan. 24 by contacting the library. , ...
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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. , ...
Food Insecurity in our Communities
adult
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Public Health Nutritionists Jane Cunningham and Heather Baillie to learn about the root causes of food insecurity, dispel some common myths, understand the current situation in Nova Scotia and the Tri Counties, and discuss strategies to improve food security in our community. Food insecurity is when individuals or , ...
Science Club: Science of Snow and Slime
kids
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn about how snowflakes form, and then get messy creating fake snow and sparkling slime. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Friday, Jan. 24 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. , ...
Toastmasters
adult
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. , ...
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. , ...
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Hand Print Snowman
kids
Clark’s Harbour Library
All Day
Children can stop in during open hours from Jan. 7 to 31 and create a snowman family with their hand print. , ...
Exhibit: Boats, Oceans & Flowers
adultkidsteen
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the beautiful watercolours of artist Diane Nadon. Although she began painting in watercolours, she has enjoyed expressing herself in other media. The watercolour, ink and linocut monotypes were another exciting creative adventure for Nadon. The artist was attracted to acrylic painting because it d , ...
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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Puzzle Exchange
All Day
This is for puzzle lovers! Come in and trade your puzzles with others. They are on the library puzzle shelf and are available during open hours until March 29. , ...
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. , ...
Exhibit: Colourful Canvases
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This exhibit features the work of Zita Boudreau and Phillip Clairmont. The paintings follow the theme of nature in oil and acrylic paints on canvas. Zita Boudreau truly enjoys being out in nature while creating her art. Phillip Clairmont, a retired teacher, enjoy the outdoors and paints for fun. The exhibit can be view , ...
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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Crafter NoonsadultExpired

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Scrabble Clubadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Craft Supply Swapadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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Craft Supply Swapadultkidsteen

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

Family Funadultkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Craft Supply Swapadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day

Puzzlersadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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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Puzzlersadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Scrabble Clubadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Toastmastersadult

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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Crafter Noonsadult

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
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Scrapbooking Clubadultteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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LEGO Clubkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Create with Pride!adultteen

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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