Events

Join us at the Library for fun English Language Learning group sessions to improve your English skills and maybe even make some new friends. The group sessions will have practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

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Are you in need of housing support?  The knowledgeable and friendly staff of Welcome Housing are on-site to help. They can help with a variety of housing needs including:

Drop in to speak with Housing Support Workers from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, on the following:

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Join us for four afternoons and learn the basic knitting stitches (knit and purl), how to cast on, bind off, weave in ends, and block your project.

Each participant will receive all the supplies to…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters,…

Feeling overwhelmed by technology? New to email or navigating online software? Want to learn how to stay safe online? Join our program to learn all of the above and more! You can bring your own laptop or use one of the Library's devices.

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Canadian author and illustrator, Barbara Reid, is the Family Literacy Day Honorary Chair!

ABC LifeLiteracyCanada is presenting a special story time with Barbara Reid and we will be streaming the event.

After the story, Barbara will be…

Do you want to learn to play this ancient game of strategy and skill? Do you want to hone your skills and meet folks in your neighbourhood who share your interests? Then come out to the weekly chess drop-in.

No registration required.

All…

Whether you're a beginner or an expert knitter, hooker, crocheter, embroiderer, spinner, felter or other type of needle crafter, bring your supplies to the Library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft nuts.

Drop-in for a morning of stitchery and conversation.

You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources.

Everyone is welcome.

This weekly meet-up…

Whether you're new to the fiber arts, or are a seasoned pro, join us for our weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider. The choice is yours!

Bring along your own project to work on or use our supplies to get…

Join us for a cup of coffee or tea while you enjoy a weekly afternoon of fun.

Have your pick of many types of games available in the Library collection, such as Sequence, Headbanz, and Bananagrams - or bring a favourite of yours from home.…

Non-branch Location: North Preston Community Centre, 44 Simmonds Road

Join us monthly for an afternoon of fun and great book conversation. 

This month we are reading Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena. 

Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class is truly for everyone; all ages, all abilities. This class will awaken your body-breath connections, mobilize your joints,…

Calm the mind and engage the body with chair yoga.  

Wrap up your busy week with mindfulness and movement in this low-intensity practice. Learn how to increase strength and mobility through gentle, seated exercises, accessible for…

Join us every Friday for our Stitching Circle!

Bring your current project, whether it be knitting, crochet, embroidery, rug hooking, or something else, and work on it in a relaxing, social atmosphere with fellow crafters. All skill and…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters,…

Practice English and make new friends by joining the Dartmouth Newcomer Choir! This winter, we are excited to host the Dartmouth Newcomer Choir at the Library one Friday each month.

If you want to try it out, simply drop in for…

Expressing our needs can be difficult. In this program, you will learn about communication and practice assertiveness skills (e.g. active listening, saying no, and making requests).

Attendance the first week is required.

In partnership with…

Bring your mat, water bottle, and a blanket to the Library for a morning yoga session with local instructor, Jocelyn Harrison.

These gentle classes move at a slower pace, allowing us to focus on blending the body's movements with…