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Upcoming Programs

cat rescue
Cat Rescue
Join us for an information session on the crisis situation that currently exists in the feral cat population in Pictou County. Guest speaker, SPCA Shelter Director, Agnes Leavitt.
When: Tues, May 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: New Glasgow Library
NFB Club
NFB Film Club @ the Library
All are welcome, and all screenings are free!
Pay Back – River John Library., Thursday May 30, 6:15 pm
robotics
An Introduction to Robotics!
Learn how to build a robot!…with LEGO Mindstorms! For children ages 9-13.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information or to register call 752-8233.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays June 4 & 6, June 11 & 13 at 3:00pm
Where: New Glasgow Library
hiking trails
Trails of Pictou County - Lunch. Learn. Engage!
Join Sally O'Neill, Trails Coordinator with Active Pictou County for a presentation on the many hiking trails in Pictou County and the great benefits of walking! Brown bag it! & join us for an informal personal wellness talk.
When: Wed, June 19, 12:15 - 12:45
Where: 2nd floor HQ Board Room above the New Glasgow Library
Seniors cafe
Family Movies @ the Library
Children and families are invited to come to the library for popular family movies. Bring along your favorite, movie-munching treats (nut-free please). All features are free.
Check out the Spring 2013 line-up

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Featured Digital Projects

Early History of Alma and Green Hill
Early History of Alma and Green Hill

compiled by Myra Crockett ...
People's Place Guides
Peoples Place Guides

Artists and Artisans Guide and Green Guide...
Echoes of Nature
Echoes of Nature

a showcase of nature photography by local photograher Richard Murphy ...
Nora & Fr. Jimmy Our Roots...
Nora & Fr. Jimmy

a tribute to 2 great pioneers of our library system...

Noteworthy

Next Generation OverDrive
Next Generation OverDrive Now Live!


3D Printing

NSCAP in partnership with PARL is rolling out the latest in 3D printing technologies in River John, Antigonish, and New Glasgow.

Read the press release

Featured Services

NovaStory

Nova Story - "Bringing your stories to Light"

Collection of digitized materials about your community.
go there now

MapBrowserMapBrowser - See your community through time

Historical maps overlayed with Google Maps. See what your community looked like through the years go there now
You may find the MapBrowser starter tutorial helpful...go there now gogo