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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1h

Please note, the #Pictou Library will be closed on Thursday October 16, 2025 ... as the Town Public Works department is working on repairs to the Main Water line in the area.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and invite you to visit your next nearest library location, or www.parl.ns.ca.

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The Pictou Library is closed Thursday October 16, 2025 due to Water Main repairs in the area. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope the Water Main work is completed soon!

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5h

Celebrate Canadian Library Month!

October is National Library Month, ... drop by and visit your local library, today!
www.parl.ns.ca

#LibrariesForLife

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celebrate Canadian Library Month, October 2025, Ontario Library Association

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Please note, the #Pictou Library will be closed on Thursday October 16, 2025 ... as the Town Public Works department is working on repairs to the Main Water line in the area.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and invite you to visit your next nearest library location, or www.parl.ns.ca.

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

After school Halloween movie at the New Glasgow Library! The House with a Clock in Its Wall, starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, will be showing Tuesday, October 14th, at 4pm. We have movie snacks too! No need to register, just drop in.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Do you have questions about your Old Age Security, or Canada Pension Plan benefits?

Karen, with Service Canada will be at the #Trenton Library on Tuesday October 14, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. TODAY!!!

Drop by & visit! She's happy to help! 😊

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Learn about your CPP & OAS benefits, with Karen from Service Canada.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

The Library is closed on Monday October 20, 2025 for a Staff Training Day. 🤓

Please note, our Book Returns are open and Virtual Library services are available online at www.parl.ns.ca. 📚

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The Library will be closed on Monday October 20, 2025 for a Staff Training Day. Our Book drops and Online services will remain open during this time.
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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

This Thursday, October 18th, at 6pm, prove your trivia mastery at New Glasgow Library's very first trivia night. The winning team of three to five people will take home a Golden Brain Trophy, to keep! Snacks will be provided. To register your team call 902-752-8233.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Do you have questions about your Old Age Security, or Canada Pension Plan benefits?

Karen, with Service Canada will be at the #NewGlasgow Library on Tuesday October 14, 2025 from 10am to 12pm. TODAY!!

Drop by & visit! She's happy to help! 😊

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Are you interested in learning how to solder? Join Craig Seaboyer to learn how to safely and correctly solder on October 23rd at 6pm in the Antigonish People's Place Library.

Space is limited please call (902)863-4276 to register.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

After school Halloween movie at the New Glasgow Library! The House with a Clock in Its Wall, starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, will be showing Tuesday, October 14th, at 4pm. We have movie snacks too! No need to register, just drop in.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Happy Thanksgiving!
The Library is closed on Monday October 13, 2025. Our Book drops and online services are available. Happy Holidays!

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

🎨 Want to try acrylic painting? Register for our upcoming afternoon class at the River John Library. 🖌️ Call the library at 902-351-2599 or email at [email protected]

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 3d

This Thursday night, October 23rd at 6pm, join organist Mark MacKenzie to learn all about this amazing instrument, including building a working model. To be sure of getting a spot register at 902-752-8233.

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Special Crafternoon on Friday, October 24th at 3pm! Get ready for Halloween with this spooky lantern. Please register this week so we have enough supplies, 902-752-8233.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for Family Story Time at the New Glasgow Library, every Thursday morning at 10:15 am!

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Structured 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 the first Saturday of each month. Our next session is October 4th.

Registration is required.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Courageous Souls Grief Support Group's next meeting ... at the #Westville Library is Saturday October 25 at 10am,

all are welcome to drop-in 💗
(902) 396-5022

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

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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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

The Crafternoon at Trenton Library got spooky!

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Looking to compete in the greatest battle of wits this side of Stellarton? Test your mettle at the New Glasgow Library Trivia Night, and your team could win a coveted Golden Brain Trophy to keep!

Thursday October 16th at 6pm, call to register your team of three to five at 902-752-8233.

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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

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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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

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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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

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! 😊

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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

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 5d

🧶 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.

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