Activities at libraries in tri-counties

DIGBY COUNTY Clare Library

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

• 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.

• Paint with Anne Tuesday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Paint with Anne LeBlanc. Everything will be provided (canvas, paint and brushes). Wear old clothing. Register by calling Réanne Titus at the Municipality of the District of Clare, 902-7692031. This program is for youth aged 8 to 12 and is in partnership with the Municipality of the District of Clare.

• Paint with Anne for Teens Tuesday, March 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Paint with Anne LeBlanc. Everything will be provided (canvas, paint and brushes). Wear old clothing. Register by calling Réanne Titus at the Municipality of the District of Clare, 902-7692031. This program is for youth aged 13 and older and is in partnership with the Municipality of the District of Clare.

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library

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

• Income Tax Help for Person with Low Income

Thursdays in March and April, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

A volunteer will be available to assist you with your income tax returns while you wait. You must bring your income tax forms with you. Also bring all of your information slips, medical receipts ( you can get a printout from your pharmacy), and any charitable donations slips. This is firstcome first-served, so be prepared to wait.

• Story Time for Tots Friday, March 9, 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.

Westport Library

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

• Writers Forum Thursday, March 8, 12:15 p.m.

Listen, share, and/or critique your poems, short stories, and more! This program is for adults.

• The Fibre Group Thursday, March 15, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Be a part of your stitching community and bring your hook, needle, and fibre to our twice monthly fibre gatherings. Enjoy coffee and tea with other fibre enthusiasts. The Fibre Group is open to anyone interested in fibre art. 10:15

SHELBURNE COUNTY

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Barrington Municipal Library

(Barrington Passage)

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

• Happy Bookers Book Club Tuesday, March 6, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

On the first Tuesday of the month enjoy lively book discussions with friends! Today the group will discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The club will share a new book every month. Coffee and tea are served. New members are always welcome.

• Story Time Buddies Wednesday, March 7, 10 a.m. Children play and sing their way to literacy with the residents of Bay Side Home. Activ- ities are suited for preschool children and easily adapted for caregivers to join in with toddlers and babies, making this group fun for anyone not yet attending school!

• LEGO Club Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.

Get together with other creative minds and see where your imagination takes you! This program is for children aged 4 to 12.

• March Break: Clay Creations Tuesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m. Children aged 5 to 10 can get creative with air-dry clay. What can you imagine? Space is limited to 8 participants. Register by Saturday, March 10.

Lillian Benham Library (Lockeport)

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

• 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.

• 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.

• March Break Fun: Be An Inventor!

Tuesday, March 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Try to invent something cool with littleBits and re-purpose a whole collection of “junk” to invent something you can use. This program is for children aged 5 to

12.

McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)

17 Glasgow St., Shelburne, 902875-3615, shelburn@nsy.library. ns.ca • Winter Book Sale Through March 10 during open hours

Find some new-to-you reading during our winter book sale. There is something for everyone. Supplies will be replenished throughout the sale.

• 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.

• Free Low-Income Tax Program

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 1 to April 26, 1 to 4 p.m.

This is a free service to all lowincome seniors and residents of Shelburne County offered by Shelburne County Senior Safety & Services Society. People can drop off their information or make appointments to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 4 p.m. in March and April at the library. For more information call the hotline 1-800565-0397.

• March

Pizza Party

Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Looking for something to do during March Break? Bring a friend and have some fun. We will be hosting a Wii Dance Party with all the fixings. This program is for youth aged 9 to 14. Register by March 9.

• Brown Baggers Books and Banter Group

Tuesday, March 13,

1:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Baggers Books and Banter Group and enjoy discussing books throughout the year while socializing at the library. The book up for discussion this month is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and new members are welcome. Break Wii Dance/ 12:30

YARMOUTH COUNTY Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library

to 405 Main St., Yarmouth, 902-742- 5040, yarmouth@nsy.library.ns.ca

• Income Tax Assistance During March by appointment

In partnership with Western Counties Regional Library, the Community Volunteer Tax Program offers free assistance with income tax preparation to lowincome families. Sign up for a time slot by calling the library at 902-742-5040. Please make sure to bring all necessary receipts to your appointment.

• Mid- Week Break: Carol Swinden - Pictorial Quilter

Wednesday, March 7, 12 to 1 p.m.

Carol Swinden began using fabric and thread as an art medium in 2005 and is a national award winner for her pictorial quilts. Join us as discussed the process of pictorial quilting. Bring your lunch and enjoy. Coffee and tea provided.

• Mental Health and Well-Being with Dominic Deveau: SelfEsteem and Achieving Purpose Saturday, March 10, 2 to 3 p.m. Dominic Deveau is a trained therapist with a master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University who has done extensive work with trauma, addictions, OCD and other disorders. He will be offering a series of information sessions on mental health and well-being. This session provides an overview of how feelings of low self-worth affect motivation for the work necessary for healthy relationships and achieving desired goals. These sessions are for adults. Register by March 8.

Pubnico Library

35 Highway 335, Pubnico, 902762- 2204, pubnico@ nsy. library. ns.ca • Games Night Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages can have fun playing a variety of board and card games at the library. Enjoy a little competition and a night out.