Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Looking for inspiration ? Check out the Maker Space at the New Glasgow Library's new location! Staff will be there to show you around the space and tell you how to book time with our equipment, including the 3D printer, Silhouette machine, and musical instruments. Wednesday, August 13th, at 6pm.

Make a Keychain with Our 3D Printer!
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 AM to design your very own keychain.

You'll do the designing — we’ll handle the printing.

For ages 6 and up.
Space is limited, so call (902) 485-5021 to register

🧱✨LEGO Build Time at the #Pictou Library!✨🧱

Take part in a fun, structured build session where creativity and bricks come together. We’re offering LEGO Build Time sessions for ages 6-9 and 10-12 on August 13th and August 27th!

Registration is required as space is limited.

This Friday, August 8th at 1 pm, drop in to the New Glasgow Library for a film matinee! We'll be screening 65, a speculative fiction film starring Adam Driver.

Family Story Time! Every Thursday at 10:15 am in August, join us at the New Glasgow Library for Family Story Time. There will be books, songs, and a craft to take home. No registration required.

We've rescheduled our last sourdough workshop - and there are still a few spots available! Please call 902-752-5181 to register.

graphics of LEGO blocks, large and small, for and a smiley face LEGO head too.

LEGO Fun! (drop-in)
Wednesdays in July & August, 10-11:30am
Stellarton Library
Love LEGO? Drop by & join us Wednesday mornings. We have building blocks for all ages, from Duplo & Mega bloks for the younger crew, & LEGOs too. Perfect for the whole family! +info, (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

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Happy Natal Day!

All locations of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library are closed on Monday August 4, 2025 in recognition of the Natal Day holiday.

Virtual Library services & Book Returns are open! 😊

three people doing stretches with the help of a chair

Discover the soothing benefits of gentle chair yoga at the River John library every Wednesday in August.

Join Abby for more Summer activities in August at the River John library!

Make a Keychain with Our 3D Printer!
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 AM to design your very own keychain.

You'll do the designing — we’ll handle the printing.

For ages 6 and up.
Space is limited, so call (902) 485-5021 to register

Curious about the Canada Dental Care Plan?

Visit the #Pictou Library on Friday August 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to chat with Karen MacDonald, a Citizens Service Specialist from Service Canada. She can answer your questions, share resources, and provide information on eligiblity and how to apply.

StoryWalk, "Let's Go! | haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett (drop-in)
Stellarton Town Square & #Stellarton Library
The TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk will be available daily, from July 29 to August 1, 2025 during regular library open hours (& weather permitting)
+ info (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

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50 Best Books!📚
Let's get reading!
This summer, share your suggestions for your All-Time, Most Favorite Books to read, by completing a nomination ballot before September 1, 2025.
In October 2025, we'll announce the list - just in time to celebrate Library Month! 😊
#BookLove #PARLreads #LibraryLove

photo of a twilight sky, with two hands holding little sparklers that are halfway burnt/lit.

Happy Natal Day!

All locations of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library are closed on Monday August 4, 2025 in recognition of the Natal Day holiday.

Virtual Library services & Book Returns are open! 😊

image of 9 different book covers

The first day of August is known as Emancipation Day around the world. It is the anniversary of British parliament’s decision to abolish slavery across its empire in 1834.

Following is list of selected titles from our library collection,
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images of 9 book covers, featuring Acadian Nova Scotia culture, heritage and arts - from cookbooks, to stories, to the ABCs

August is #AcadianHeritageMonth
Acadian Heritage Month recognizes & honors contributions made by Acadian communities in Nova Scotia since their first settlement in Port-Royal, over 400 years ago. Following are a few items from the library's collections,
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Are you struggling to cook a diabetes-friendly diet on a tight budget? Join NS Health for this informative talk on Wednesday, August 20th at 2:30 pm. No need to register, all welcome.

We have open spots in our book clubs at the New Glasgow Library!
Jessica's Book Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, and Bill's Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm. A great way to meet people who hare your love of books. Call 902-752-8233 to register for a spot.

three people doing stretches with the help of a chair

Discover the soothing benefits of gentle chair yoga at the River John library every Wednesday in August.

photo of 2 books sitting on a teal blue fuzzy beach towel on the sand, in the sunshine with blue water/waves in behind. text - Big Summer Book Club, Read. Return. Share. Repeat! June 1 to August 31, 2025, share your recently read book recommendations and enter to win a draw for great monthly prizes! www.parl.ns.ca

It's back!
Our Big Summer Book Club! 😎
Read. Return. Share. Repeat!
June 1 to August 31, 2025
Share your recently read book recommendations with us & enter a draw for great monthly prizes! 📚 💗

#PARLreads #BookLove #LibraryLove

StoryWalk, "Let's Go! | haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett (drop-in)
Stellarton Town Square & #Stellarton Library
The TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk will be available daily, from July 29 to August 1, 2025 during regular library open hours (& weather permitting)
+ info (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

StoryWalk, "Let's Go! | haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett (drop-in)
Stellarton Town Square & #Stellarton Library
The TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk will be available daily, from July 29 to August 1, 2025 during regular library open hours (& weather permitting)
+ info (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

graphics of LEGO blocks, large and small, for and a smiley face LEGO head too.

LEGO Fun! (drop-in)
Wednesdays in July & August, 10-11:30am
Stellarton Library
Love LEGO? Drop by & join us Wednesday mornings. We have building blocks for all ages, from Duplo & Mega bloks for the younger crew, & LEGOs too. Perfect for the whole family! +info, (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

StoryWalk, "Let's Go! | haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett (drop-in)
Stellarton Town Square & #Stellarton Library
The TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk will be available daily, from July 29 to August 1, 2025 during regular library open hours (& weather permitting)
+ info (902) 755-1638, stellarton@parl.ns.ca

We still have some spots left for LEGO Build Time at the #Pictou Library!

Take part in a fun, structured build session where creativity and bricks come together. We’re offering LEGO Build Time sessions for ages 6-9 and 10-12 on Wednesday July 30th!

Please contact the Pictou Library to register.

images of 9 book covers, featuring Acadian Nova Scotia culture, heritage and arts - from cookbooks, to stories, to the ABCs

August is #AcadianHeritageMonth
Acadian Heritage Month recognizes & honors contributions made by Acadian communities in Nova Scotia since their first settlement in Port-Royal, over 400 years ago. Following are a few items from the library's collections,
samepageparl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Drop by the River John library for some fun activities in July with Abby!

Drop in Monday at 2 pm for the Stitching Circle at the New Glasgow Library. Rug hooking, knitting, crochet, and more, all welcome!

We have Gentle Chair Yoga this Summer at the New Glasgow Library! Join Julie as she leads you through a half hour yoga session every Monday at 10:15 am. No registration required.