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Sing with Strings! Music is good for the soul - it lets children be creative. Learn how different chords carry different feelings. Have fun making up songs about every day things. Experience a singalong to some children's classics. *Please register for this program as space is limited.

The Summer Reading Program for children is underway! Read a book by a Canadian author, tell us a joke or funny story, read a poem... you can check these all off in your logbook and be entered to win a scooter courtesy of the Adopt-a-Library program. Sign up at your local library.

"Scotland Farewell: Emigration from Scotland to Nova Scotia, 1770 to 1870" with Dr. Malcolm Bangor-Jones (drop-in & online via ZOOM) Friday, July 11, 1:00 – 2:00pm (followed by a reception from 2-3pm) Pictou Library, 99 Water St, Pictou, NS All are welcome to drop by and join us (in-person/online)

All are welcome to stop in to the #Pictou Library on Wednesday July 9th at 6:30pm for a special screening of "The Hector: Canada's Mayflower". This documentary presented by Neil Oliver tells the journey of the Ship Hector that brought the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia and you’re invited!

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

Registration for the library’s Summer Reading Program for kids has now started. Complete activities in your logbook and be entered to win prizes. Register before July 1 and have your name entered into a draw to win a NS Museum Family Pass. Visit your local library to sign up.

Want to learn about tick safety? Join NS Health Wellness Navigators for an informative talk on ways to protect you and your family.

🎉 What a fantastic time we had at our TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party! Big thanks to the Amazing Mr. J for bringing the laughs, magic, and unforgettable fun — the kids (and adults!) were absolutely delighted! 🪄📚✨ Drop into any branch to register and let the reading adventure begin! 🌞📖

We're moving! Children's programs at the #NewGlasgow library are now on pause, until we move into our new space at the Aberdeen Mall! We'll restart our summer programs in early July! 🫧 Stay tuned for more details, soon. 😊

Ticked off?! Do you want to learn more about Tick Safety? Come join the Wellness Navigators as we discuss Identifying ticks, How to remove a tick, Where to go for help if you think you have been bit, How to protect yourself outdoors and your pets. Mon June 16, at 1pm - #Pictou Library

Let the renovations begin! 🛠️ We are moving!📦🚚 New Glasgow Library & Regional Library HQs is closed from Mon June 16 until Wed July 2, 2025. We will reopen at our new temporary location at AberdeenBusinessCentre (610 East River Road) on July 2 at 10am. During this time, pls visit a library nearby😊📚

Join us for this engaging and informative session at the River John Library on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30 pm.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. To learn more about National Indigenous History Month, please visit : www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/14666164...

We are well into packing up the New Glasgow Library to move into our temporary location while this building undergoes extensive renovations. Saturday, June 14th will be our last day open before the move.

Courageous Souls Grief Support Session (drop-in) Sat June 28, 10am Westville Library, 2042 Queen St, Westville, NS A monthly grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one & are struggling. The group is facilitated by Dawn Peters, MSW RSW. +info, (902) 396-5022, [email protected]

Join us for this engaging and informative session at the River John Library on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30 pm.

Do you own a well? Have you experienced drought? Are you worried about contaminants in your drinking well? Join Rural Water Watch & the Dalhousie Coastal Hydrology Lab to learn about your drinking water, on July 10th at the River John Library.

Saturday, June 14th is our last day open day at the New Glasgow Library! If you have books on hold, we will have limited times that they can be picked up next week.

TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party at #Pictou Library! We're kicking off the TD Summer Reading Club in style! Join us for a magical morning of fun with The Amazing Mr. J on Sat June 14th at 11 AM. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club that day and start collecting ballots!

Let the renovations begin! 🛠️ We are moving!📦🚚 New Glasgow Library & Regional Library HQs is closed from Mon June 16 until Wed July 2, 2025. We will reopen at our new temporary location at AberdeenBusinessCentre (610 East River Road) on July 2 at 10am. During this time, pls visit a library nearby😊📚

Let the renovations begin! 🛠️ We are moving!📦🚚 New Glasgow Library & Regional Library HQs is closed from Mon June 16 until Wed July 2, 2025. We will reopen at our new temporary location at AberdeenBusinessCentre (610 East River Road) on July 2 at 10am. During this time, pls visit a library nearby😊📚

📚🔍 Dewey Number of the Week Challenge! 🔍📚 Think you know your way around the stacks? Put your library skills to the test! Each week, we’ll post a mystery Dewey Decimal number. Drop into the Pictou Library, track it down on the shelves, and tell us what subject it's all about!

💌 Drop by the #Pictou Library today starting at 3:30pm for a fun Father's Day craft and card-making activity! 💌

"Scotland Farewell: Emigration from Scotland to Nova Scotia, 1770 to 1870" with Dr. Malcolm Bangor-Jones (drop-in & online via ZOOM) Friday, July 11, 1:00 – 2:00pm (followed by a reception from 2-3pm) Pictou Library, 99 Water St, Pictou, NS All are welcome to drop by and join us (in-person/online)

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

TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party at #Pictou Library! We're kicking off the TD Summer Reading Club in style! Join us for a magical morning of fun with The Amazing Mr. J on Sat June 14th at 11 AM. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club that day and start collecting ballots!

Learn how to make delicious jams and jellies tomorrow at the Trenton Library, at 1.30pm. It's the perfect time of year! Call 902-752-5181 to register for Mandy's wonderful workshop.

Where to go for Health Care Tues, June 10, 6–7pm Westville Library Wondering where to go to access personal Health Care? Join Melissa, our Virtual Care Assistant, for an information session to learn about your options. Questions welcome! (902) 396-5022, [email protected], [email protected]

We're moving! Children's programs at the #NewGlasgow library are now on pause, until we move into our new space at the Aberdeen Mall! We'll restart our summer programs in early July! 🫧 Stay tuned for more details, soon. 😊

Join us at the River John Library on June 12th at 6:00 pm, where Mandy will show you the basics of making your own jams and jellies.

💌 Drop by the #Pictou Library on Thursday, June 12 starting at 3:30pm for a fun Father's Day craft and card-making activity! 💌

Ticked off?! Do you want to learn more about Tick Safety? Come join the Wellness Navigators as we discuss Identifying ticks, How to remove a tick, Where to go for help if you think you have been bit, How to protect yourself outdoors and your pets. Mon June 16, at 1pm - #Pictou Library

Let the renovations begin! 🛠️ We are moving!📦🚚 New Glasgow Library & Regional Library HQs is closed from Mon June 16 until Wed July 2, 2025. We will reopen at our new temporary location at AberdeenBusinessCentre (610 East River Road) on July 2 at 10am. During this time, pls visit a library nearby😊📚

It was a great day for a Plant Swap at the #Stellarton Library, on the weekend! Lots of lovely plants, found new homes 😊 🪴 🌱 A huge Thank You, to everyone who shared plants & took some home!

It's Crafternoon time at the Trenton Library! We're making tiny umbrella ornaments. All materials provided, all ages welcome!

Join us for this engaging and informative session at the River John Library on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30 pm.

Want to learn about tick safety? Join NS Health Wellness Navigators for an informative talk on ways to protect you and your family.

Stop by the #Pictou Library from June 10th-July 17th to view the new installation in the gallery! Explore "Face to Face", an exhibit by Carolyn Ritchie Bedford, featuring live model portraits paired with poetry to give direction to the theme of each piece.

TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party at #Pictou Library! We're kicking off the TD Summer Reading Club in style! Join us for a magical morning of fun with The Amazing Mr. J on Sat June 14th at 11 AM. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club that day and start collecting ballots!

Plant & Seed Exchange (drop-in) 🌱 Saturday, June 7, 10:00am – 1:00pm Stellarton Public Library Welcome to our Annual Plant Swap! Houseplants, cuttings and extra veggie & perennial plants are welcome! Bring one, take one! All are welcome to drop by! 😊 (902) 755-1638 or email, [email protected]

Plant & Seed Exchange (drop-in) 🌱 Saturday, June 7, 10:00am – 1:00pm Stellarton Public Library Welcome to our Annual Plant Swap! Houseplants, cuttings and extra veggie & perennial plants are welcome! Bring one, take one! All are welcome to drop by! 😊 (902) 755-1638 or email, [email protected]

Herbs & Other Immune Support Thursday, June 5, 6:30pm, Westville Library, Join Mandy to explore the use of herbs & plants in traditional ways to support our immune systems & overall health. Seating is limited, & registration req. To register, pls call (902) 396-5022 or email [email protected]

Where to go for Health Care Thurs, Jun 5, 6pm, #Pictou Library Join Melissa, our Virtual Care Assistant, for an information session to learn about your health care options. For more information, call the #Pictou Library at 902-485-5021 or email [email protected], or [email protected].

Explore the Pictou County Libraries in 360º, #PictouCountyPartnership Join us as we explore the six library branches in #PictouCounty. Participate in community, learn about the services available, & much more! There's something for everyone at the Pictou County Libraries! 😊 youtu.be/A0PX6PipvtY?...

Let the renovations begin! 🛠️ We are moving!📦🚚 New Glasgow Library & Regional Library HQs is closed from Mon June 16 until Wed July 2, 2025. We will reopen at our new temporary location at AberdeenBusinessCentre (610 East River Road) on July 2 at 10am. During this time, pls visit a library nearby😊📚

Our partner technology sites in Pictou Island and Havre Boucher are hiring! Please check out the job ad on our website www.parl.ns.ca

Family Story Time is on this Thursday June 5th, at 10:15 am, at the New Glasgow Library, 182 Dalhousie Street. Join us for stories, songs, and an amazing craft.

Would you like to enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables year-round? Join Mandy for an informative workshop on water bath canning at the River John Library on Saturday, June 7th at 11:00 am.

TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party at #Pictou Library! We're kicking off the TD Summer Reading Club in style! Join us for a magical morning of fun with The Amazing Mr. J on Sat June 14th at 11 AM. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club that day and start collecting ballots!

Did you know that the library has a stained glass panel from the former Bethany Motherhouse? Do you have a piece of the Bethany and a story to share? You are invited to share your photos and story. Visit the display at the People's Place Library for more information.