Event Series LEGO Play

LEGO Play

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Drop in and design and build using the library’s LEGO collection. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free

Cupcake Paper Flowers

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Children aged 5 to 11 can drop in during open hours and create pretty paper flowers using the library’s assortment of cupcake liners. Children under nine must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Family Fridays

Family Fridays

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Event Series LEGO Play

LEGO Play

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Drop in and design and build using the library’s LEGO collection. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free

Science Club

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Explore the world of science with hands-on experiments and activities. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by Tuesday, June 24 by contacting the library.

Free

Digital Health Care and You

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Would you like healthcare at the touch of a button? This program will instruct you on using the YourHealthNS app to access multiple healthcare services. For those without a family doctor, presenters will discuss the Maple app and tele-health options for doctor’s appointments and prescriptions renewals. Register no later than Tuesday, June 24 by contacting...

Free

Device Help and Troubleshooting

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Do you have questions about or trouble with your device? Maybe the library can help! Staff will be available to help with basic technology problems and troubleshooting. Contact the library to schedule an appointment. Note: If the issue is beyond the scope of library staff, you may require the help of an information technology (IT)...

Free

Family Fridays

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Discover Your Device

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Adults can learn how to use the basic functions of their phone or tablet. This includes the ins-and-outs of their device menus and settings, and taking photos and sending texts. Register no later than Wednesday, June 4 by contacting the library.

Free

Firefly Friends

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Light up your day by making your own bright little bug. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free. Register no later than Tuesday, June 3 by contacting the library.

Free

Event Series LEGO Play

LEGO Play

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Drop in and design and build using the library’s LEGO collection. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free
Event Series Family Fridays

Family Fridays

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Science Club

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Explore the world of science with hands-on experiments and activities. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by Tuesday, May 20 by contacting the library.

Free

Self-Portrait Art

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Children aged 5 to 11 can create two forms of mixed-media art that celebrates them. Children aged under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Tuesday, May 6 by contacting the library.

Free

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free
Event Series Family Fun

Family Fun

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Free Income Tax Help for Seniors with Low Incomes

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

File your income tax online with help from registered Canadian Revenue Agency volunteers! Drop off your income tax forms during library open hours or schedule a meeting on Tuesdays. This program is open to all low-income seniors in Shelburne County and is in partnership with Shelburne County Seniors Safety and Services Association.

Free

Science with SuperNOVA

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Children aged 7 to 12 can explore science and technology. Learn about clean energy and electric vehicles with SuperNOVA in this special two-hour March Break program. Register no later than Wednesday, March 12 by contacting the library.

Free

March Break Fun

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Children aged 5 to 11 can drop in during open hours and create a collage, build a Mr. Potato Head, play a game, or do all three! Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Event Series Family Fun

Family Fun

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Science Club: Science of Spinning Tops

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Learn about how a top spins. Use a recycled CD to create your own spinning top. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Friday, Feb. 21 by contacting the library.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free

Fun with Arts and Crafts: Paint

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Children aged 5 to 11 can make your name stand out with this colourful paint-daubing activity. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Friday, Feb. 7 by contacting the library.

Free

Garden Soil Enhancements

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Your production, whether it’s food or flowers, is only as good as your soil. Join Matthew Roy of Coastal Grove Farm to explore soil, the most important component of your garden. Dive into the relationships among insects, bacteria, and fungal communities in your soil. Walk away with manageable plans on how you can enhance your...

Free

Food Insecurity in our Communities

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Join Public Health Nutritionists Jane Cunningham and Heather Baillie to learn about the root causes of food insecurity, dispel some common myths, understand the current situation in Nova Scotia and the Tri Counties, and discuss strategies to improve food security in our community. Food insecurity is when individuals or households lack reliable access to adequate...

Free

Event Series Family Fun

Family Fun

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.

Free

Science Club: Science of Snow and Slime

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Learn about how snowflakes form, and then get messy creating fake snow and sparkling slime. This program is for children aged 5 to 11. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than Friday, Jan. 24 by contacting the library.

Free

Family Literacy Day

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Families with young children can join library staff for bedtime stories and a craft to celebrate Family Literacy day! Register no later than Friday, Jan. 24 by contacting the library.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Use your imagination to design and build a LEGO creation. This program is for children aged 4 to 12 (those under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Free

Fun with Arts and Crafts: Snow

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Families with young children can join library staff for bedtime stories and a craft to celebrate Family Literacy day! Register no later than Friday, Jan. 24 by contacting the library.

Free

Tea Growing Basics and Tea Tasting

McKay Memorial Library 17 Glasgow Street, Shelburne, NS

Join Matthew Roy of Coastal Grove Farm to learn about growing tea, Camellia sinensis, in Nova Scotia. Explore the development of Camellia sinensis in Upper Port La Tour. Learn how to cultivate a tea plant and process leaves into the beverage we enjoy. He will discuss the development of herbal tea blends. A tasting of...

Free