Events galore at local libraries
Check out these early March programs at Western Counties Regional Library.
ALL BRANCHES Hackmatack Reading Club During open hours
Children in Grade 4 to 6 are invited to join the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award reading club. Sign up at any of the library’s 10 branches to receive your own Hackmatack Pack to get started. Read five or more books in one category and vote for your favourite to win the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award for 20202021.
Grab-and-Go Bags: I-CanBe-Anything Paper Dolls Until March 13 during open hours
This month we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day set aside to honour the women of today and throughout history, who have done amazing things. Women have been working toward equal rights with men for a very long time, and it’s thanks to their hard work that children today can dream of being anything they want when they grow up. Visit any of the library’s 10 branches to pick up this Grab-&-Go bag during branch open hours.
DIGBY COUNTY Clare Library
29 Chemin Haché, Meteghan, 902-645-3350, clare@westerncounties.ca
Scrapbooking Club
Thursdays, 6 to 7:45 p.m. Adults can do their own scrapbooking project with a group of people who want to share ideas and projects. Everyone is responsible for their supplies as no sharing will be allowed. Note: Space is limited so participants must register by 3 p.m. Thursdays by e-mailing or calling the library. Masks are mandatory. No food or drink is allowed. Please arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to compete contact-tracing forms.
Art Exhibit: Images de la Baie
During open hours in March
All ages can visit the library to view this exhibit by local artist Diane Nadon featuring paintings inspired by the St. Mary’s Bay area.
Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library
84 Warwick St., Digby, 902-245-2163, digby@westerncounties.ca
Art Exhibit: Lynda Giles
Until March 31 during open hours
This exhibit features the watercolour paintings and graphite drawings of artist Lynda Giles. She is a selftaught artist and an instructor with a passion for helping others discover their artistic abilities.
Free Low-Income Tax Program
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
A volunteer registered with Canada Revenue Agency will assist you with income tax returns by appointment, or you can drop off your information (if you have signed a permission form available at the library). Returns will be filed electronically by the volunteer. 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 free program is in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency Income
Tax Program and is for lowincome seniors and residents. Hours are subject to change.
Story Time with Waddles the Duck
Fridays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Caregivers and children six and younger can join us for stories and a take-home craft or activity.
Note: Space is limited so this program will be repeated two weeks in a row to allow more to attend. Please wear masks, register at least one week ahead for one of the two available slots, and arrive at least five minutes before to complete contact-tracing forms.
Weymouth Waterfront Library
4577 Highway 1, Weymouth, 902-837-4596, weymouth@westerncounties.ca
A Needlecraft Afternoon
Tuesday, March 9, 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of sewing, knitting, crocheting or any other project you wish to make. Bring your own material. Register the day before each session. Masks required. Arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to complete contact-tracing forms.
SHELBURNE COUNTY
Barrington Municipal Library (Barrington Passage) 3588 Highway 3, Barrington Passage, 902637-3348, barrington@westerncounties.ca
Book Bundles
Tuesdays to Saturdays during open hours Stop in during open hours and pick up a Book Bundle. Book bundles are groupings of 3-4 titles on a particular topic or theme that are packaged and ready to take home. Save time when you are too hurried to browse, find reada-likes or gain exposure to new subjects and genres. Suggest new book bundles subjects. Library staff will do its best to put them together. Bubble Wrap Tree Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m.
Children aged three to five can paint a tree with bubble wrap. Note: Space is limited so registration is required by March 5 by contacting the library. Only one parent/ guardian will be allowed to attend per household to allow for more children to be able to participate. Please wear masks and arrive at least five minutes before to compete contact-tracing forms.
Teen Craft Night: Rainbow Key Chain
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Youth aged 12 and older can make a rainbow key chain. Note: Space is limited. No food or drink is allowed. Wear masks, register by March 9, and arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to complete contact-tracing forms.
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
17 Glasgow St., Shelburne, 902-875-3615, shelburne@westerncounties.ca
Free Low-Income Tax Program Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A volunteer registered with Canada Revenue Agency will be available to assist you with your income tax returns by appointment, or you can drop off your information. 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 free program is in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Program and is for low-income seniors and residents of Shelburne County.
Brown Bagger, Book and Banter Group: Nervous Conditions
Tuesday, March 9, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. The Brown Bagger, Book and Banter Group meets the second Tuesday of the month and new members are welcome. Note: Space is limited. No food or drink is allowed. Masks are mandatory. Pre-register and arrive at least five minutes ahead to complete contact-tracing forms.
Digital Bedtime Stories
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Join us on the McKay Memorial Library Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/mckaymemoriallibrary) for bedtime stories and rhymes.
YARMOUTH COUNTY Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library
405 Main St., Yarmouth, 902-742-5040, yarmouth@westerncounties.ca
Mid-Week Break: Magical Mumbai
Wednesday, March 3, 12 to 1 p.m.
Experience the vibrancy and constant bustle that is Mumbai. Through photographs, Erin Comeau will weave through a magical city, rich in culture and history and constantly on the move. We will have a small audience and still give access via the computer program Zoom. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person audience will be limited. To access via Zoom or register to attend e-mail yarmouth@westerncounties.ca. Those attending in person are required to wear a mask and arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to complete the contact-tracing form. No food or drink is allowed.
Yarmouth Toastmasters
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Develop public speaking and leadership skills through the Yarmouth Chapter of Toastmasters International via Zoom. For more information and to gain access to the meetings, contact Sjanna James at sjannajames@hotmail.com. New members are welcome.
Yarmouth Library Book Club
Monday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
The Yarmouth Library Book Club will meet in the program room to discuss the Canada Reads 2020 selection by Jesse Thistle, From the Ashes: My Story of Being Metis, Homeless and Finding My Way. Note: Space is limited. Participants must register ahead by contacting library clerk Susan Young at 902-742-5040 or e-mailing yarmouth@westerncounties.ca. No food or drink is allowed. Masks are mandatory. Arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to complete contact-tracing forms.
Mid-Week Break: Solar Water Heating for Your Home
Wednesday, March 10, 12 to 1 p.m.
Barrie MacGregor installed a solar water system in his home 16 years ago and added a large system at the YMCA to supplement heating its pool. He will share his technical knowledge and the financial advantages of such a system. This presentation allows for a small audience and access via the computer program Zoom. Due to COVID19 restrictions, in-person audience will be limited. To access via Zoom or register to attend e-mail yarmouth@westerncounties.ca or call by March 9. Those attending in person are required to wear a mask and arrive at least five minutes ahead of time to complete the contact-tracing form. No food or drink is allowed.
Pubnico Library
35 Highway 335, Pubnico, (902) 762-2204, pubnico@westerncounties.ca
Puzzle Exchange
During open hours
Bring in any old puzzle and exchange it for a new-to-you one.