November events at the library

The following is a list of late November events happening at branches of the Western Counties Regional Library in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.

Clare Library

29 Chemin Haché, Meteghan, 902-645-3350, clare@nsy.library. ns.ca

• Exhibition – Les Acapeintres: Open hours in November. This exhibit features the work of members of Les Acapeintres during open hours in November and December.

• Scrapbooking: Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Adults can do their own Scrapbooking project with a group of people who want to share ideas and projects.

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library

84 Warwick St., Digby, 902-2452163, digby@nsy.library.ns.ca.

• Story Time for Tots: Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Children aged five and under can drop in every Friday morning to listen to stories. Parents and guardians are expected to stay with their children.

• Pre-Winter Book Sale: Nov. 21 to Dec. 9 during open hours. We know winter is coming so be prepared with a good book to read from our book sale.

Westport Library

17 Second St., Westport, 902839-2955, westport@nsy.library. ns.ca.

• The Novel Bunch – Please Look After Mom: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:15 p.m. The Novel Bunch book group will discuss Please Look After Mom by Kyungsook-Shin. What happens when 69-year-old So-Nyo is separated from her husband among the crowds of the Seoul subway station? Readers will ask themselves, “How well do you really know the woman you call ‘Mom’?”

Barrington Municipal Library

Barrington Passage, 3588 High- way 3, 902-637-3348, barringt@ nsy.library.ns.ca

• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, Nov. 15 and 22, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Barrington Municipal Library is hosting a preschool program in the Common Room at Bay Side Home. Toddlers and residents can enjoy a half hour of stories, rhymes and song.

Clark’s Harbour Library

2648 Main St., Clark’s Harbour, 902-745-2885, clarksha@ nsy. library.ns.ca

• Adult Colouring Club: Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Adults can join others for an hour of colouring and socializing. Colouring pages and coloured pencils are provided, but participants can bring their own if they choose.

Lillian Benham Library (Lockeport)

35 North St., Lockeport, 902656-2817, lockepor@nsy.library. ns.ca.

• Toddle and Tumble: Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fun stories, games, and snacks for children from birth to preschool. This program is presented in partnership with the King Street Family Resource Centre.

• Write On!: Thursdays, 7 p.m. Writers of all genres are encouraged to meet and share their work during Write On! All are welcome to this group for teens and adults.

• Scrabble Club: Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for a game or two of Scrabble and enjoy a fun afternoon. This program is for adults.

McKay Memorial Library Shelburne

17 Glasgow St., Shelburne, 902875-3615, shelburn@nsy.library. ns.ca.

• Knitting Group: Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner, bring your yarn and needles and join the group.

• Lest We Forget Remembrance Day Display: To Nov. 18 during open hours

This display by the Shelburne County Genealogical Society features photographs and memorabilia of Shelburne County soldiers at war.

• Boys Night Out: Minute to Win It, Party Game and Card Tricks: Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn some new card tricks and fun party games to dazzle and delight your friends and family. Try your hand and win a prize! Boys Night Out is a program ‘ Just for the Guys’ aged nine to 12. Preregistration is preferred but not necessary.

• LEGO Club: Saturday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. All ages can join the fun and take part in creating and building with LEGO. Bring a friend!

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library

405 Main St., Yarmouth, 902742-5040, yarmouth@nsy.library. ns.ca.

• Weekly Puppet Show: Wednesdays, 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday to Dec. 13, all ages can enjoy a puppet show at the Yarmouth library.

• J’apprends en famille: Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. J’apprends en famille are workshops for families with children from 2 to 6 years old and their parents. Enjoy reading, song and crafts. Come play and have fun. The workshop will be offered in French. This program is in partnership with Équipe d’Alphabétisation de la NouvelleÉcosse and Western Counties Regional Library. Register by calling the library at 902-742-5040 or emailing louise.m.s.lalonde@ gmail.com or frenchservices@ nsy.library.ns.ca.

Pubnico Library

35 Highway 335, Pubnico, 902762-2204, pubnico@nsy.library. ns.ca.

• The Yarning Club: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Older adults are invited to knit and socialize. This program is in French and English.