Library activities in the tri-counties
The following is a list of some February programs that are happening at Yarmouth County, Shelburne County and Digby County branches of the Western Counties Regional Library.
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.
Knitting Group
Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. If you are a beginner or a seasoned knitter or crocheter, join the library knitting group for ideas and support.
Masterpieces on Rocks
Thursday, Feb. 6,
6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone can try their hand at painting rocks as a gift or a keepsake. Storm date is Thursday, Feb. 13.
• Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library
84 Warwick St., Digby, 902-2452163, digby@nsy.library.ns.ca
Story Time for Tots
Friday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories and more. Please note the time and venue changes. This program is for children aged 5 and under who must be be accompanied by their caregivers.
• Westport Library
17 Second St., Westport, 902839-2955, westport@nsy. library.ns.ca
The Fibre Group
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Fibre enthusiasts meet every Tuesday to socialize and show work completed or in progress. Beverages (and sometimes sweets) provided. This program is for adults.
• Weymouth Waterfront Library
4577 Highway 1, Weymouth, 902-837-4596, weymouth@nsy. library.ns.ca
Puzzle Exchange
During open hours
Winter is the perfect time of year to do puzzles. Bring a puzzle and exchange it for another one. Make the most of this lovely winter pastime.
Book Reading and Discussion
Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
There will be a reading and discussion of Anastasia from The Ringing Cedars series. The readings and discussion will explore the world of Anastasia, the first book of The Ringing Cedars series. It tells the story of entrepreneur Vladimir Megre’s trade trip to the Siberian taiga in 1995, where he witnessed incredible spiritual phenomena connected with sacred ‘ringing cedar’ trees.
SHELBURNE COUNTY • Barrington Municipal Library (Barrington Passage)
3588 Highway 3, Barrington
Passage, 902-637-3348, barringt@ nsy.library.ns.ca
Valentine Craft
Feb. 1 to 14 during open hours Children aged 5 to 10 can drop in and make a Valentine craft to give or keep on Valentine’s Day.
LEGO Club
Saturdays, 11 a.m.
Use library LEGO to challenge your building skills with the weekly theme or create from your own imagination. LEGO is a fun activity for everyone - bring a friend and see where your imagination takes you. Participants are asked to register by the day before each club meeting.
Colouring Story Time for Adults
Thursdays, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Relax during a night of colouring with friends! As we colour we’ll enjoy listening to an audiobook. Reading, colouring, friends ... unwind and just breathe for a little while.
Happy Bookers Book Club
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:30 p.m. On the second Tuesday of the month enjoy lively book discussions with friends! Today the group will discuss Everyone’s Son by Thrity Umrigar. The club will share a new book every month. Coffee and tea are served. New members are always welcome.
Bad Art Night
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. We provide you with the art materials - you get creative. Make any kind of art you want - as long as it’s really bad! We’ll set up an art exhibition and everyone will vote. The “baddest” art wins. Join us for some light-hearted and creative fun to brighten up your winter. This program is for adults. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 12 by contacting the library.
• Clark’s Harbour Library
2648 Main St., Clark’s Harbour, 902-745-2885, clarksha@nsy. library.ns.ca
Hand Crafters Club
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Adults can gather to knit, sew, quilt, share stories and more as they work on their latest projects.
Play Group
Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity for children aged 6 and under to play, meet new friends, and enjoy a snack. This program is in partnership with King Street Family Resource Centre.
Adult Colouring
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us and gather to colour and catch up with old and new friends.
Heart Necklaces
Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children aged 5 to 12 can enjoy this Valentine’s Day inspired craft. Participants will make a heart necklace using beads, string and cut-out heart created from foam paper.
• 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.
DIY Valentine Crafts
Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Friday, Feb. 14 during open hours
All ages can make their own Valentine’s Day cards and gifts for your friends and family. A new craft idea will be introduced each day. Sparkle and shine this Valentine’s Day.
• 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.
Wednesday After School Game Day
Wednesdays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. School-age children can drop in the library to play an assortment of board games. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served.
Creative & Cursive Writing
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Calling all youth aged 8 and up who enjoy putting pen to paper. Practice cursive handwriting and exercise your creative writing skills. All supplies needed will be provided.
Brown Baggers Books and Banter Group
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12:30 to 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 Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month, and new members are welcome.