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Library offers an opportunity to learn more about Mi’kmaw language

A one-hour workshop at library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth will explore the origins of the Mi’kmaw language and how it relates to the broader Algonquin language family.

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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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Newcomers Find Comfort at the Library

Far from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, the Nguyen family has found a home in Yarmouth and at its library. The Nguyen family has lived in Yarmouth for a little more than two years, moving here from Ho Chi Minh City, the capital with a population of 9.3-million people.

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April 2024

PuzzlersadultteenOngoing

Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. ...
Tuesday - Saturday 23 - 27 Apr
All Day
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
P.O. Box 265, 35 North Street Lockeport, NS B0T 1L0

Exhibit: Glazed & WiredadultkidsteenOngoing

This exhibit features the abstract art in the form of stained glass by local artist Jay LeBlanc. It features a range of impressions from whimsical to lyrical inspired by life and the surrounding landscape. ...
Friday - Saturday 26 - 27 Apr
All Day
Weymouth Waterfront Library
P.O. Box 340, 4577 Highway 1 Weymouth, NS B0W 3T0

Grab-and-Go: Electric Vehicle KitskidsteenOngoing

Youth aged 11 to 18 can take home one of these kits, provided by Skills Nova Scotia. They include all the supplies and instructions to build a small electric vehicle. ...
Friday - Saturday 26 - 27 Apr
All Day
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
P.O. Box 158, 17 Glasgow Street Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
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Puzzling Pastime
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
Puzzlers
adultteenOngoing
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. , ...
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Puzzling Pastime
adultteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
Puzzlers
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. , ...
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Puzzling Pastime
adultteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
Puzzlers
adultteenOngoing
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. , ...
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Puzzling Pastime
adultteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
Exhibit: Glazed & Wired
adultkidsteenOngoing
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the abstract art in the form of stained glass by local artist Jay LeBlanc. It features a range of impressions from whimsical to lyrical inspired by life and the surrounding landscape. Jay LeBlanc is an artist who works in several mediums and has been working in stained glass for over 20 years. She , ...
Puzzlers
adultteenOngoing
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. , ...
Grab-and-Go: Electric Vehicle Kits
kidsteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Youth aged 11 to 18 can take home one of these kits, provided by Skills Nova Scotia. They include all the supplies and instructions to build a small electric vehicle. , ...
Exhibit: Marc Chagall Inspired Painting
adultkidsteenOngoing
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
This April exhibit features a large painting of artist Elly Dowson that was inspired by the Surrealist/Modernist painter Marc Chagall. Chagall painted in a style that was dreamy and used bright colour and images. The painting represents the fun of reading, Digby and the Maritimes. It is on display during open hours in , ...
Exhibit: Endroit et empreinte
adultkidsteenOngoing
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day
This exhibit features the work of Grade 7 students from École secondaire de Clare. Each piece is about connecting animals to their environment and the animals’ relationships to their environment. This exhibit can be viewed during open hours in April. , ...
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Puzzling Pastime
adultteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
Exhibit: Glazed & Wired
adultkidsteenOngoing
Weymouth Waterfront Library
All Day
This exhibit features the abstract art in the form of stained glass by local artist Jay LeBlanc. It features a range of impressions from whimsical to lyrical inspired by life and the surrounding landscape. Jay LeBlanc is an artist who works in several mediums and has been working in stained glass for over 20 years. She , ...
Puzzlers
adultteenOngoing
Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day
Drop in and work on a puzzle during open hours. This program is for adults and teens. , ...
Free Income Tax Clinics
adultOngoing
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
The library is offering a free income tax return service in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program in March and April by appointment. Visit or contact the library to make an appointment. , ...
Grab-and-Go: Electric Vehicle Kits
kidsteenOngoing
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Youth aged 11 to 18 can take home one of these kits, provided by Skills Nova Scotia. They include all the supplies and instructions to build a small electric vehicle. , ...
Exhibit: Marc Chagall Inspired Painting
adultkidsteenOngoing
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
This April exhibit features a large painting of artist Elly Dowson that was inspired by the Surrealist/Modernist painter Marc Chagall. Chagall painted in a style that was dreamy and used bright colour and images. The painting represents the fun of reading, Digby and the Maritimes. It is on display during open hours in , ...
Exhibit: Endroit et empreinte
adultkidsteenOngoing
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
All Day
This exhibit features the work of Grade 7 students from École secondaire de Clare. Each piece is about connecting animals to their environment and the animals’ relationships to their environment. This exhibit can be viewed during open hours in April. , ...
LEGO Club
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McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). Note: Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Free rides may be available through Sou’West Nova Transit. Call 844-637-2572 in advance to request a trip. Adults must trav , ...
Income Tax Help for Persons with Low Income
adult
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Do you need help with your tax return? You may be eligible for help at a free tax clinic if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. Registered Canada Revenue Agency volunteers will electronically file your tax return for you. Call to book an appointment. Be sure to bring all necessary receipts, identificat , ...
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Puzzling Pastime
adultteen
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
All Day
Drop in and work on our latest puzzle. , ...
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 teens. , ...
Free Income Tax Clinics
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Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
All Day
The library is offering a free income tax return service in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program in March and April by appointment. Visit or contact the library to make an appointment. , ...
Fibre Arts Group
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Westport Library
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Get together to learn a needlecraft or bring any craft project you have in progress. This program is for adults. , ...
Free Income Tax Help for Seniors with Low Incomes
adult
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Get help filing your income tax return! Canada Revenue Agency registered volunteers will electronically file your income taxes. Drop-of your tax forms during library open hours or schedule an appointment on Tuesdays between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. This service is open to all low-income seniors and residents of Shelburne Co , ...
Exhibit: Marc Chagall Inspired Painting
adultkidsteen
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library (Digby)
12:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This April exhibit features a large painting of artist Elly Dowson that was inspired by the Surrealist/Modernist painter Marc Chagall. Chagall painted in a style that was dreamy and used bright colour and images. The painting represents the fun of reading, Digby and the Maritimes. It is on display during open hours in , ...
A Needlecraft Afternoon
adult
Weymouth Waterfront Library
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of sewing, knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, or any other project you wish to make. Bring your own supplies and relax with others. , ...
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
Embark on a magical journey into the realms of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a complete beginner, join us every other Tuesday evening. Worried about missing the first session? Fear not! We have premade characters, and every session is a standalone one-shot adventure. Young advent , ...
Scrapbooking Club
adultteen
Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Adults and teens can do their own scrapbooking project with a group who want to share ideas and projects. Bring your own supplies. , ...
Learn About the Mi’kmaw Language
adult
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This one-hour workshop explores the origins of the Mi’kmaw language, the official first language of Nova Scotia, and how it relates to the broader Algonquin language family. Presenter Semise’l Sa’n will share writing systems, common orthographies used in literature, Francis-Smith alphabets, and other fun facts ab , ...
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PuzzlersadultteenOngoing

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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PuzzlersadultteenOngoing

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

LEGO Clubkids

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
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Puzzlersadultteen

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

Scrabble Clubadult

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Scrapbooking Clubadultteen

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

Puzzlersadultteen

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day

Exhibit: Fragmentsadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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2nd

All Day

Puzzlersadultteen

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day

Exhibit: Fragmentsadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Toastmastersadult

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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All Day

Puzzlersadultteen

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
All Day

Exhibit: Fragmentsadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
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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Puzzlersadultteen

Lillian B. Benham Library (Lockeport)
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Exhibit: Fragmentsadultkidsteen

Senator Ambroise H. Comeau Memorial Library (Meteghan)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Meditation Groupadultteen

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
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