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Join us for a hauntingly excellent family movie at the New Glasgow Library this weekend! We'll be showing The Haunted Mansion (2023) starring LaKeith Stanfield, Danny DeVito, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Saturday, October 11th at 1:30pm, no registration required. We have snacks, or bring your own!
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New Lego Table in the children’s area
Westville Library now has a Lego Table and lots of Lego pieces. Drop in and check it out. And don’t forget to borrow some books with a free library card! Thank you to the Adopt-a-Library Literary Program for providing the new table.
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graphic image of a cellphone with talk bubbles open on a chat - for apps Your Library can help with your health care needs, Melissa, our Virtual Health Navigator with the Library, will explain how she can help you navigate your healthcare online, when you are on the Waiting List for a Family Care Provider. October 17 at 2:30pm, Stellarton Library (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca
Do you have questions about how to access Virtual Health?
.. drop by the #Stellarton Library October 17 at 2:30pm, for a presentation with Melissa, our Virtual Health Navigator with the library ... she's happy to help! 😊
🧶 Common Threads Fibre Club is back! 🧵
Join us every Tuesday from 3pm– 5pm at the #Pictou Library for some cozy crafting and great conversation!
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any fibre project you're working on — or just come to learn and connect with others who love fibre arts.
Drop in to Crafternoon after school at the New Glasgow Library for a fun Thanksgiving themed craft! Friday October 10th at 3pm, no registration required.
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"Studio On The Road” invites artists and creatives to connect, share their work, and learn more about Creative Pictou County’s new studio space and membership opportunities. Drop in to the River John Library on Thursday, November 13th at 5:00 pm.
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Community pantry in Westville Library.
Did you know? Your local libraries in Antigonish, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville have community pantries. We accept donations of non-perishable items, just drop them off with our staff and help out your community. Thank you!
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ABCs for Babies at 10:30am!
... drop by the #Stellarton library on Friday mornings 😊
Drop in, and older siblings are welcome too! 💗
photo of a hand holding a silver pen, writing on some documents Learn about your CPP & OAS benefits, with Karen from Service Canada.
Do you have questions about your Old Age Security, or Canada Pension Plan benefits?
Karen, with Service Canada will be at the #Stellarton Library on Friday October 10, 2025 from 10am to 12pm. TODAY!!
Drop by & visit! She's happy to help! 😊
This afternoon, drop into the New Glasgow Library for our matinee presentation of the Hitchcock masterpiece, The Birds, a terrifying psychological thriller. Friday, October 10th, at 1pm. All welcome, and there will be snacks or you can bring your own!
10.10.2025 11:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Just another practical print with our Makerspace 3D printer! This is an Amish Yarn Swift.
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Throwback Thursday at the New Glasgow Library! Here we have some patrons being waited on, with the Withdrawn Books for sale in the foreground. Withdrawn books are only $1 less than they are now, not a bad deal!
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Family Fun night at Westville Library for Halloween - crafty creations, halloween activities, book giveaway, Th Oct 23, 6pm to 7pm. graphics of a Halloween pumpkin smiling, and wearing a purple witches' hat
Boo! 👻 All welcome to drop by and join us at the #Westville Library for some spooktacular Halloweeny fun for the whole family. We'll have crafty creations, activities & you can pick up a new free children's book, from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program too! 📚
Th Oct 23, 2025, 6pm-7pm 🎃
We are currently experiencing issues with our main line for our Headquarters. We can still be reached by calling 1902-755-6033. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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October 10th marks World Egg Day, a global celebration of eggs. Visit one our participating libraries in Antigonish, New Glasgow, Pictou, Westville, and River John to pick up some egg-themed stickers, write a note to thank your local egg farmers, and borrow some books. #WorldEggDay
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Just a few spots left tonight! Join Elliott Van Dusen as he speaks about his experiences as a paranormal investigator! New Glasgow Library, 6 pm. Call ahead to be sure of a place or walk-in and take your chances. (902-752-8233)
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Image is divided in three sections. Top shows a photo of a daily grid style calendar with star shaped stickers in it. Middle shows black text on green background. Text reads: NewNoWriMo Prep November is still Novel Writing Month! Join us in a workshop on how to prepare for the challenge ahead: to write an entire novel within 30 days. Sounds steep? It’s possible! We’ll have lots of tools and tips to help make a plan, map out the days, schedule breaks, and stay motivated. Saturday, 25 October 2025 11am Trenton Library Please call or email to register as seats are limited. Footer is white with the library logo and social media logos. Text reads, For more information, call 902-752-5181 or visit www.parl.ns.ca
Calling all local writers!
November is Novel Writing Month - join us in a workshop on how to prepare for the challenge ahead: to write an entire novel within 30 days. Sounds steep? It’s possible! We’ll have lots of resources and tips to help map out the days, schedule breaks, and stay motivated.
🌞 Join us at the #Pictou Library on Saturday October 18th at 10:30am for Rise and Shine Storytime! 🌞
This new program combines literacy with breakfast! Children will make a healthy breakfast and stay for some stories afterwards.
Space is limited so please register.
Happy Thanksgiving!😊
The Library is closed on Monday October 13, 2025.
Our Book Returns are open, and Virtual Library services are available online at www.parl.ns.ca.
Join us at the New Glasgow Library for this exiting workshop with organist Mark MacKenzie. We will learn all about this ancient and fascinating instrument, and will also get the chance to build a working model! Thursday, October 23rd at 6 pm, call 902-752-8233 to register.
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Join Humble Harvest for a Thanksgiving Giveaway, in front of the Trenton Library on Friday, 10 October between 1.30 and 2.30pm.
First come, first served, and please bring your own bags!
Unfortunately we have to cancel tonight's session (Wednesday October 8th) of Beginner Knitting at the #Pictou Library.
We will see you next week!
One chapter is all it takes to start a great conversation! Libraries are not just about books, they are vibrant community hubs where people come together to exchange ideas & knowledge. Whether you're a passionate reader or simply looking for an inviting place to meet new friends, we welcome you!
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photo of a hand holding a silver pen, and writing on some paper documents Your Benefits, learn about CPP & OAS, with Service Canada Wed Oct 8, 1-3pm, Pictou Library
Do you have questions about your Old Age Security, or Canada Pension Plan benefits?
Karen, with Service Canada will be at the
#Pictou Library on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 1-3pm.
Drop by & visit! She's happy to help! 😊
Unfortunately the Open Maker Space tonight at the New Glasgow Library will have to be postponed.
The next date will be October 22nd at 6pm.
Starting on October 10th at 10am stop by the #Pictou Library if you're interested in learning Spanish!
For more information or to register please call the library at 902-485-5021 or email pictou@parl.ns.ca
♟️ Drop into the #Pictou Library Wednesdays at 6:00pm to play some chess! ♟️
Open to beginners and intermediate players.
For more information please call 902-485-5021 or email pictou@parl.ns.ca
If your children love music, engineering, or tinkering, they will love this workshop run by organist Mark MacKenzie where they will build a working model of a pipe organ. For ages 8 to 12, Wednesday, October 22nd at 4 pm, call 902-752-8233 to register.
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photo of a fitness class in an gym, with several adults lunging and holding small dumbells
Fun Fit Pass @ Library, with the YMCA of Pictou County!
drop by your local library to find out more information, or visit online : buff.ly/wJcbbxZ
