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February
Thursday, Feb. 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, February 25th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan/Freedom to Read
Week Presentation
Special guest speaker, CBC Radio's National Reporter,
Stephen Puddicombe will present his illustrated talk
"Censorship in Afghanistan" featuring his own photos taken
while reporting in Afghanistan.
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is a volunteer
not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 with ten
chapters across Canada. The goals are to advance
education and educational opportunities for Afghan women and
their families and to educate and increase the understanding
of Canadians about human rights in Afghanistan.
All welcome to attend this public talk and information
session.
Thursday, February 25th, 7:00 p.m.
Town of Antigonish Council Chambers
Idle Less Campaign Public Info Session
Cory Clamp, Ecology Action Centre coordinator for the
Canadians Idle Less Campaign, will deliver the talk,
"Drive Green: Helping you Same Money and the Environment".
For more information, please contact the Outreach Department
at 863-2486. Presented by the Antigonish Public
Library.
March
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Westville Public Library
WiR Writing Workshop
Session 4: Structure ...Please join us for the fourth of
5 writing workshop sessions hosted by our PARL
Writer-in-Residence, Gary Blackwood. All are welcome, please
call the Library to register (396-5022).
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Pictou County Naturalist Club presents:
Expedition in the Yukon
Leslie Klapstein will share photos of her 30-day adventure
hiking the wilds of Canada's north in the Yukon as a
participant with National Outdoor Leadership School, which
allows students to do extended backcountry hiking to develop
leadership and conservation skills.
Wednesday, March 3rd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Trenton Artworks, 97 High Street Trenton
Site of the former St. Augustine Anglican Church.
Open Mic Night
The Pictou County Writers' Group and the
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library will hold an Open Mic
Night for writers of all types and levels of experience.
Musicians also encouraged to attend and take part in this
live-performance event. Everyone is encouraged to drop
by and make this a successful night to help to make Open
Mics a regular event in this venue. To ensure fair
time allotment, performers are required to register upon
arrival. Doors open at 6:30. Light refreshments.
For more information, please contact our programming
department at 755-6031 and ask for Steve.
Thursday, March 4th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Babies Best Start
A Public Health Nurse will be present at the library for
the convenience of the public for personal consultations on
health concerns of your baby. A great opportunity to
have your baby weighed and meet with a health professional.
No registration required. For more information, please
contact the library at 485-5021.
Thursday, March 4th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Tuesday, March 9th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Stellarton Public Library
Introduction to Digital Photography - Adults
Learn the basics of digital image making with topics such as
white balance, pixels, printing, storage formats, navigating
those menus, composition and more. This informal
program is driven by audience questions. Don't forget
to take your camera, directions and fresh batteries.
For more information, please contact the library at
755-1638.
Tuesday, March 9th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
WiR Writing Workshop
Session 5: Beginnings ...Please join us for the last of
5 writing workshop sessions hosted by our PARL
Writer-in-Residence, Gary Blackwood. All are welcome, please
call the Library to register (485-5021).
Wednesday, March 10th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Pictou County Artist Showcase
Derek Andrews will give an informal talk on his
craft of woodturning, the materials he works with and the
unique designs he has created with wood. Everyone
welcome to attend to meet a Pictou County craftsman and view
his work.
Thursday, March 11h, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, March 11th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Personal Finances 101: Understanding Your Credit Score -
Public Info Session
First time home buyers are invited to attend this free,
public information session with Elaine O'Donnell on
understanding your options when borrowing money, which for
most people, will be the largest expenditure of their lives.
Informal talk directed by audience Q & A.
For more information, please contact our programming
department at 755-6031 and ask for Steve.
Tuesday, March 16th, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
New Glasgow Public Library
Painting on Rocks
Learn the art of painting on rocks for fun. All
material including the rocks are supplied. Please
along a smock or wear old clothes. For children ages 8 to
12.
Tuesday, March 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Make Your Own Softies
Make your very own felt, stuffed toy from scratch.
All material supplied. For children ages 9 to 15.
Tuesday, March 16th, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Quilting for Kids
Please register before March 9th if your child would like to
participate (485-5021). All materials provided.
Tuesday, March 16th, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Introduction to Digital Photography - Children
Learn the basics of digital image making with topics such as
white balance, pixels, printing, storage formats, navigating
those menus, composition and more. This informal
program is driven by audience questions. Don't forget
to take your camera, directions and fresh batteries.
For more information, please contact the library at
485-5021.
Tuesday, March 16th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Introduction to Digital Photography - Adults
Learn the basics of digital image making with topics such as
white balance, pixels, printing, storage formats, navigating
those menus, composition and more. This informal
program is driven by audience questions. Don't forget
to take your camera, directions and fresh batteries.
For more information, please contact the library at
485-5021.
Wednesday, March 17th, 10:00 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Preschool Storytime & Puppet Show -
Leprechaun's Gold
Storytime kids are invited to join in the St. Patrick's
Day fun.
Wednesday, March 17th, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
New Glasgow Public Library
Scrapbooking
Follow easy steps to design and make your own scrapbook.
Please bring along 6 personal photos of your family, pets or
friends. For children ages 9 - 12.
Wednesday, March 17th, 1:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
St. Patrick's Day Craft
Make a leprechaun marionette, when you pull the
string, the arms and legs do a jig. For children ages
7 - 10.
Wednesday, March 17th, 3:30 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Mobile
A crafty program for crafty children ages 6 - 9.
Wednesday, March 17th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Digital Photography and Imaging
Join this fun workshop and learn how to take great photos.
For children ages 10 - 16. Take your digital
camera and don't forget to charge the batteries.
Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Introduction to Digital Photography - Adults
Learn the basics of digital image making with topics such as
white balance, pixels, printing, storage formats, navigating
those menus, composition and more. This informal
program is driven by audience questions. Don't forget
to take your camera, directions and fresh batteries.
For more information, please contact the library at
752-8266.
Thursday, March 18th, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
New Glasgow Public Library
Knitting at the Library
Discover the basics of knitting. Once you master
the basics, you can tackle any project. All material
provided. For children ages 8 - 12.
Thursday, March 18th, 1:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Three Billy Goats Gruff Paper Bag Puppet Craft and Story
Children are invited to the library to make a craft and
hear a story with our library staff.
Thursday, March 18th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, March 18th, 3:30 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
St. Paddy's Week Bingo
For children ages 6 -10. Winners will receive a
book of their choice.
Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Barbie and Big Bird PJ Party
Bring you Barbie doll or stuffed Big Bird along.
Thursday, March 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library - Back by popular demand
How Coyotes are Evolving in the East
Please Note:
this program was originally delivered on Wednesday,
February 24th to a capacity audience. Due to
continuing interest and the turning away of people due to
fire-occupancy limits, the same program will be offered once
again.
Wildlife and fisheries biologist, private consultant,
and frequent guest on CBC Radio's, Maritime Noon, Bob
Bancroft, will give an illustrated and timely talk on the
natural history of coyotes: their movement into the
Maritimes, how they are becoming more wolf-like and how they
are rewriting the text books while adapting to and
interacting with humans. All welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact our programming
department at 755-6031 and ask for Steve. Free admission.
Friday, March 19th, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Genny Locke the Magical Entertainer
Genny’s show, “The Magic of Reading” is a delightful
magic show all about reading. Genny uses fun magic,
age- appropriate comedy and hilarious audience participation
to show how reading can magically make a cake, learn more
about your province, and what could happen if you watch too
much TV.
Children and parents welcome.
Friday, March 19th, 10:00 - 11:30 noon
Stellarton Public Library
Let's Go LEGO!
Meet the LEGO Master, Francis Nickerson, when he visits
the library and shares his enthusiasm for LEGO. Francis will
briefly talk about the history of LEGO, its enduring
popularity, the endless creations and his own modules
featured by LEGO. Following his informal talk,
children can play with LEGO supplied by the library.
If interest in the program persists, our staff will host a
monthly, after-school LEGO program for children and parents.
In the comfortable setting of the library, this activity can
foster creativity, advance social awareness, encourage
the development of motor skills and introduce problem
solving to young minds. For more information please
contact the library at 755-1638.
Friday, March 19th, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Westville Public Library
Genny Locke the Magical Entertainer
Genny’s show, “The Magic of Reading” is a delightful
magic show all about reading. Genny uses fun magic,
age- appropriate comedy and hilarious audience participation
to show how reading can magically make a cake, learn more
about your province, and what could happen if you watch too
much TV.
Children and parents welcome.
Friday, March 19th, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Genny Locke the Magical Entertainer
Genny’s show, “The Magic of Reading” is a delightful
magic show all about reading. Genny uses fun magic,
age- appropriate comedy and hilarious audience participation
to show how reading can magically make a cake, learn more
about your province, and what could happen if you watch too
much TV.
Children and parents welcome.
Friday, March 19th, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Let's Go LEGO!
Meet the LEGO Master, Francis Nickerson, when he visits
the library and shares his enthusiasm for LEGO. Francis will
briefly talk about the history of LEGO, its enduring
popularity, the endless creations and his own modules
featured by LEGO. Following his informal talk,
children can play with LEGO supplied by the library.
If interest in the program persists, our staff will host a
monthly, after-school LEGO program for children and parents.
In the comfortable setting of the library, this activity can
foster creativity, advance social awareness, encourage
the development of motor skills and introduce problem
solving to young minds. For more information please
contact the library at 485-5021.
Friday, March 19th, 7:00 - 8:00 - p.m.
Antigonish Town Council Chambers
Sunshine Sue
Children's entertainer, Susan Walsh, will be dropping by
to provide interactive fun for children with music and
puppets. For more information, please contact the
library at 863-4276.
Saturday, March 20th, 10:30 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Toddle Time into Spring
Special Spring program for children with songs and
rhymes for the season.
Saturday, March 20th, 1:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
Scrapbooking for Kids
For children ages 6 and up. Please call the
library at 485-5021 to register.
Saturday, March 20th, 3:00 p.m.
Pictou Public Library
French Sing-along
Special guests, Ester and Tina, will introduce children
to fables, fairytales and songs in French.
Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Westville Public Library
WiR Writing Workshop
Session 5: Beginnings ...Please join us for the last of
5 writing workshop sessions hosted by our PARL
Writer-in-Residence, Gary Blackwood. All are welcome, please
call the Library to register (396-5022).
Wednesday, March 24th, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Alzheimer's Awareness Public Information Session
Noon session. Nan Mackenzie and Sheila Bunn of
Family Caregivers of Pictou County will host a noon-time
program on Alzheimer's and related Dementia for persons
unable to attend the evening session. For more
information, please contact our Programming Department at
755-6031.
Wednesday, March 24th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Alzheimer's Awareness Public Information Session
Evening Session. Nan Mackenzie and Sheila Bunn of
Family Caregivers of Pictou County will present a updated
look at Alzheimer's and related Dementia. All welcome
to attend. For more information, please contact our
Programming Department at 755-6031. Please note this
program has the same content as the noon presentation.
Thursday, March 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, March 25th, 6:00 p.m.
Stellarton Public Library
Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi
Accredited instructor with the Taoist Tai Chi Society of
Canada, Mary McLachlan Sanger and instructor, Karen Olsson,
will give a workshop on Taoist Tai Chi. The
instructors will also touch on the many health benefits
attributed to Tai Chi, the history of the exercise and the
108 movements. All welcome to attend.
Saturday, March 27th, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
New Glasgow Public Library
Magazine Article Writing Workshop
Gary Blackwood, Writer in Residence for the Pictou
-Antigonish Regional Library, will re-offer two sessions on
this popular topic. Please call the New Glasgow Public
library at 752-8233 to register. No charges apply.
Session 1
A look at the basics, setting your focus, knowing your
audience and how to write for specific markets.
April
Thursday, April 1st, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Babies Best Start
A Public Health Nurse will be present at the library for
the convenience of the public for personal consultations on
health concerns of your baby. A great opportunity to
have your baby weighed and meet with a health professional.
No registration required. For more information, please
contact the library at 485-5021.
Thursday, April 1st, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Saturday, April 3rd, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
New Glasgow Public Library
Magazine Article Writing Workshop
Gary Blackwood, Writer in Residence for the Pictou
-Antigonish Regional Library, will re-offer two sessions on
this popular topic. Please call the New Glasgow Public
library at 752-8233 to register. No charges apply.
Session 2
A Critique! Gary will review the basics and do a
work-through of examples submitted.
Tuesday, April 6th, 7:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Pictou County Naturalists Club
Guest speaker Ken McKenna will present an illustrated talk
on the birds and wildflowers of Western Australia. All
welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, April 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Author Reading - Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living
Trying to cut back without cutting corners this Spring? In
this informal presentation, Carol "Frugal" McDougall, will
offer lots of practical advice for living well in the
Bluenose province on topics such as clipping coupons,
traveling on the cheap, wallet-conscious gift-giving and
more. Jam-packed with ideas, bargain sources and
amusing anecdotes.
Thursday, April 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, April 22nd, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
Thursday, April 29th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library Program Room - Second
Floor
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Ongoing, free income tax return assistance each Thursday
afternoon starting Feb. 25th and running until April 29th.
Full elevator access. Please bring all income tax
papers and receipts for income and deductions. To
register for an appointment or for more information, please
contact our regional headquarters office at 755-6031.
May
Saturday, May 1st
New Glasgow Public Library
Free Comic Book Day
Special guest, Mark Oakley, author of the the graphic
novels, "Princes and Thieves" will be on hand to help our
staff recognize this international day of celebrating Comic
Books.
Details to be announced.
Wednesday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Matt Jackson
British Columbian author, Matt Jackson, will be in the
library to present his illustrated talk, "Canada
Chronicles", based on his award-winning travel books.
Fun, lively and always eager to share stories from the road,
Matt has been featured on CBC Radio's, Vinyl Cafe with
Stuart McLean. All welcome to attend.
Thursday, May 6th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Pictou Public Library
Babies Best Start
A Public Health Nurse will be present at the library for
the convenience of the public for personal consultations on
health concerns of your baby. A great opportunity to
have your baby weighed and meet with a health professional.
No registration required. For more information, please
contact the library at 485-5021.
Thursday, May 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library
Lyme Disease Public Information Session
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Canada. Find
out what you need to know to protect yourself against Lyme
Disease. Guest speaker TBA. All welcome to attend
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