Western Counties Regional Library

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

Drop into the Clare library on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 7 pm to do some racing! We will have our Sphero Bolt robots available to race around an obstacle course. Come join the fun!

For more information take a look at our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/sphero-robot-racing/

05/08/2026

The library has free public sessions on emergency preparedness. These programs are in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Management. Everyone is welcome.
La bibliothèque propose des séances publiques gratuites sur la préparation aux situations d'urgence. Ces programmes sont organisés en collaboration avec le Département de la gestion des urgences. Tout le monde est le bienvenu.

Sessions will discuss / les séances discuteront:
- What to have in your home emergency kit / quoi inclure dans votre trousse d'urgence domestique
- What to include in your home emergency plan / quoi inclure dans votre plan d’urgence domestique
- How to stay informed with the NS Alert app / comment rester informé grâce à l'application NS Alert

Program Dates:
- Shelburne Library: Friday, May 15, 2026 from 3 to 4 pm
- Weymouth Library: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 6 to 7 pm
- Barrington Library: Friday, May 22, 2026 from 3 to 4 pm
- Clare Library: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 3 to 4 pm
- Bibliothèque the Clare: mardi, le 26 mai de 15h à 16h
* This session will be presented in both English and in French, in partnership with the Municipality of Clare / Cette session sera présentée en anglais et en français, en partenariat avec la Municipalité de Clare.
- Pubnico Library: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 3 to 4 pm
- Bibliothèque de Pubnico: mardi, le 26 mai de 15h à 16h
* This session will be presented in English only / Cette session sera présentée uniquement en anglais

For more information take a look at our events calendar:
https://westerncounties.ca/events-calendar/

05/08/2026

Due to a power outage, the Pubnico Branch is closing early at 1:30pm today, Friday May 8.

Send a message to learn more

05/07/2026

The Yarmouth library hosts an Adult Board Game Night every other Thursday! The next ones will be on May 14 and 28, 2026 from 5:15 to 7:45 pm.

Adults and teens are invited to hang out and play modern board games. All experience levels are welcome. Games are available but people may bring their own.

For more information check out our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/adult-board-game-night-691-981-229-998-724-243-450-507-897/

05/07/2026

The Shelburne library has their monthly Science Club on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

School aged children can explore and experiment with fun and engaging activities. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

To learn more about this program check out our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/science-club/

05/06/2026

Join us in person at the Lockeport library or via Zoom for a discussion of the book Africville by Jeffrey Colvin. This program is on Wendesday, May 13, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. To receive the Zoom link please contact the library.

To learn more about the book take a look at our catalogue:
https://samepagewcrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S195C202644

To learn more about the program check out our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/lockeport-library-africville/

05/05/2026

The library has public sessions on understanding what dementia is. These programs are in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Please sign up at least two days before the program by contacting the branch. Sign-ups are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

Program Dates:
- Digby Library: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 1 to 2 pm
- Weymouth Library: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
- Clare Library: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6 to 7 pm
- Clark's Harbour Library: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 pm

For more information take a look at our events calendar:
https://westerncounties.ca/events-calendar/

05/05/2026

Come see an exhibit of Len Dow’s paintings at the Weymouth library! They will be on display from May 5 to 30 during open hours. Dow paints with acrylic on canvas. His love of Nova Scotia and fishing boats is represented in this exhibit.

For more information about the artist take a look at our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/exhibit-len-dow/

05/04/2026

Join us at the Barrington library for an evening of sampling flavourful teas! They are locally grown by Coastal Grove Farm. Matthew Roy will bring various types of teas for us to try! The program runs on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Register by contacting the library by Friday, May 8.

For more information check out our website:
https://westerncounties.ca/events/tea-tasting/