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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.
Read MorePlayaways 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.
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.
Family Funadultkids
Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.
Exhibit: All the Colours of Winteradultkidsteen
This exhibit features watercolour paintings of nature scenes in winter by artist Louise Heslop.
Exhibit: Coastal Dreamsadultkidsteen
This exhibit features the abstract work of local artist Nadine Belliveau, depicting scenes of life in and along Baie Ste-Marie.
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- 14Family FunadultkidsExpiredMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)10:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...Crafter NoonsadultExpiredIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)2:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin 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. , ...
- 15Exhibit: Coastal DreamsadultkidsteenExpiredIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)All DayThis 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 ClubadultteenExpiredSenator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)10:00 am - 12:00 pmAdults and teens can work on their own scrapbooking project with a group that wants to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...LEGO ClubkidsExpiredMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)10:30 am - 12:00 pmUse 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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- 18Exhibit: All the Colours of WinteradultkidsteenExpiredMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)All DayThis 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 GroupadultExpiredWestport Library10:15 am - 12:15 pmBring your friends and a work in progress or come and learn a new needlecraft skill. This program is for adults. , ...A Crafty AfternoonadultExpiredWeymouth Waterfront Library1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHave 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 ClubadultExpiredLillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)2:30 pm - 4:30 pmJoin us for a game or two of Scrabble and enjoy a fun afternoon. This program is for adults. , ...Discover Dungeons & DragonsadultkidsteenExpiredIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)5:30 pm - 7:30 pmWhether 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. , ...
- 19Fibre Arts AfternoonadultExpiredSenator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)1:00 pm - 2:30 pmNo 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. , ...
- 20Preschool Story TimekidsExpiredIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)10:00 am - 11:00 amChildren 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 GroupkidsExpiredBarrington Municipal Library10:00 am - 11:00 amFamilies 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 NightadultteenExpiredIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)5:15 pm - 7:45 pmAdults 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. , ...ToastmastersadultExpiredIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)5:15 pm - 7:00 pmDevelop 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 FictionadultExpiredAll branch libraries6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThis 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, , ...
- 21Community Play GroupkidsLillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)9:30 am - 10:30 amThis 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 TimekidsIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)10:30 am - 11:00 amHave 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 FunadultkidsMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)10:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...
- 22Exhibit: All the Colours of WinteradultkidsteenMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)All DayThis 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 DreamsadultkidsteenIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)All DayThis 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 ClubadultteenSenator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)10:00 am - 12:00 pmAdults and teens can work on their own scrapbooking project with a group that wants to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...LEGO ClubkidsMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)10:30 am - 12:00 pmUse 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 JoannaadultIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)11:00 am - 12:30 pmAdults 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 GroupadultteenIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)2:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe 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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- 24Yarmouth Library Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo LandadultIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBook 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 , ...
- 25Exhibit: All the Colours of WinteradultkidsteenMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)All DayThis 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 WeekadultWestport Library10:15 am - 12:15 pmFebruary 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 AfternoonadultWeymouth Waterfront Library1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHave 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 ClubadultLillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)2:30 pm - 4:30 pmJoin us for a game or two of Scrabble and enjoy a fun afternoon. This program is for adults. , ...Make Pasta from Scratch!adultteenIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)4:00 pm - 6:30 pmLearn 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 , ...
- 26Fibre Arts AfternoonadultSenator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)1:00 pm - 2:30 pmNo 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 WebsteradultIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)6:30 pm - 8:00 pmJoin Colleen Humbert for a lively and in-depth discussion of recent Irish novels. This month’s choice is Nora Webster by Colm TóibÃn. 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 TopskidsMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)6:30 pm - 7:30 pmLearn 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. , ...
- 27Preschool Story TimekidsIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)10:00 am - 11:00 amChildren 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 GroupkidsBarrington Municipal Library10:00 am - 11:00 amFamilies 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 GamesteenIzaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTeens 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 FictionadultAll branch libraries6:00 pm - 8:00 pmThis 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, , ...
- 28Exhibit: Coastal DreamsadultkidsteenIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)All DayThis 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 FunadultkidsMcKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)10:30 am - 12:00 pmMeet your friends at the library to read and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children. , ...Crafter NoonsadultIsaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)2:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin 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. , ...
- 1Exhibit: All the Colours of WinterAll DayThis 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 Club10:00 am - 12:00 pmAdults 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 Shore10:00 am - 1:00 pmThis 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 Incomes10:00 am - 2:00 pmFile 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 Earners10:00 am - 2:00 pmLow-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 Club10:30 am - 12:00 pmUse 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 pmDe-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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Weymouth Waterfront Library
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)