Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
@parlibrary.bsky.social
Your Community... your library!
We have 8 local library branches located near you - Antigonish, New Glasgow, Pictou, River John, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville & Borrow-by-Mail!
www.parl.ns.ca
We have 8 local library branches located near you - Antigonish, New Glasgow, Pictou, River John, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville & Borrow-by-Mail!
www.parl.ns.ca
Feeling a little blue this season,
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
Dec 4 (2-4pm) - Trenton
Dec 9 (2-4pm) - Westville
Dec 16 (1:30-3:30pm) - River John
Dec 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
Dec 4 (2-4pm) - Trenton
Dec 9 (2-4pm) - Westville
Dec 16 (1:30-3:30pm) - River John
Dec 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Feeling a little blue this season,
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
Dec 4 (2-4pm) - Trenton
Dec 9 (2-4pm) - Westville
Dec 16 (1:30-3:30pm) - River John
Dec 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
Dec 4 (2-4pm) - Trenton
Dec 9 (2-4pm) - Westville
Dec 16 (1:30-3:30pm) - River John
Dec 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
Nora Bateson, Provincial Librarian, and Father Jimmy Tompkins, laid the groundwork for the NS regional library network in the 1940s. They believed in libraries for adult education and community development. This network brings equitable library service to have and have-not parts of our province.
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Nora Bateson, Provincial Librarian, and Father Jimmy Tompkins, laid the groundwork for the NS regional library network in the 1940s. They believed in libraries for adult education and community development. This network brings equitable library service to have and have-not parts of our province.
Festive Paper Baubles craft, with Renee (*registration req)
Th Dec 4, 6:30pm
#Stellarton Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper bauble to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited ®istration is required, pls call Stellarton Library at (902) 755-1638
Th Dec 4, 6:30pm
#Stellarton Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper bauble to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited ®istration is required, pls call Stellarton Library at (902) 755-1638
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Festive Paper Baubles craft, with Renee (*registration req)
Th Dec 4, 6:30pm
#Stellarton Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper bauble to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited ®istration is required, pls call Stellarton Library at (902) 755-1638
Th Dec 4, 6:30pm
#Stellarton Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper bauble to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited ®istration is required, pls call Stellarton Library at (902) 755-1638
Kid's Holiday Crafternoon! 🎄
Th Dec 4, 1:30pm to 3pm
#Stellarton Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of making holiday cards & festive ornaments to decorate your tree! (for ages 8+)
Seating is limited, registration is required! 🖍️
To register, pls call the Stellarton library at (902) 755-1638! 😊
Th Dec 4, 1:30pm to 3pm
#Stellarton Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of making holiday cards & festive ornaments to decorate your tree! (for ages 8+)
Seating is limited, registration is required! 🖍️
To register, pls call the Stellarton library at (902) 755-1638! 😊
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Kid's Holiday Crafternoon! 🎄
Th Dec 4, 1:30pm to 3pm
#Stellarton Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of making holiday cards & festive ornaments to decorate your tree! (for ages 8+)
Seating is limited, registration is required! 🖍️
To register, pls call the Stellarton library at (902) 755-1638! 😊
Th Dec 4, 1:30pm to 3pm
#Stellarton Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of making holiday cards & festive ornaments to decorate your tree! (for ages 8+)
Seating is limited, registration is required! 🖍️
To register, pls call the Stellarton library at (902) 755-1638! 😊
Calling all young readers who love adventure, fairies, and intrepid dogs - drop in to the New Glasgow Library on Saturday, November 29th, at 1:30 pm, to meet author Timothy Brushett and check out his new book, "Crusoe and the Stone Gardener". Books will be available for purchase.
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Calling all young readers who love adventure, fairies, and intrepid dogs - drop in to the New Glasgow Library on Saturday, November 29th, at 1:30 pm, to meet author Timothy Brushett and check out his new book, "Crusoe and the Stone Gardener". Books will be available for purchase.
🧶The Knifty Knitters at the #Pictou Library have generously donated handmade hats and mittens to help keep our community warm this winter.
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more buff.ly/kRQ7azS
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more buff.ly/kRQ7azS
November 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🧶The Knifty Knitters at the #Pictou Library have generously donated handmade hats and mittens to help keep our community warm this winter.
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more buff.ly/kRQ7azS
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more buff.ly/kRQ7azS
Staff member Kerri helping our local poet, Russell, with technology for his tribute to the makers of the movie Jaws.
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Staff member Kerri helping our local poet, Russell, with technology for his tribute to the makers of the movie Jaws.
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Did you know the cost for library services and programs is just $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? Learn more parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Crafternoon is on today at the New Glasgow Library! Join Miss Marie to make a fun craft, Friday November 27th at 3 pm.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Crafternoon is on today at the New Glasgow Library! Join Miss Marie to make a fun craft, Friday November 27th at 3 pm.
Good morning! Board members and staff are available to talk about the changes coming in 2026 for local libraries.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Good morning! Board members and staff are available to talk about the changes coming in 2026 for local libraries.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Changes are coming.
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Changes are coming.
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
Do you know that we have Family Story Time every Thursday at 10:15 at the New Glasgow Library? There are songs and stories, and even a craft! Drop in, no registration required.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Do you know that we have Family Story Time every Thursday at 10:15 at the New Glasgow Library? There are songs and stories, and even a craft! Drop in, no registration required.
We are having a book sale! Hurry in on Saturday, November 29th to rummage through a selection of books that need a new home. Adult fiction, non-fiction, as well as special items from the Pictou County Roots Society. Saturday November 29th from 10 am to Noon. BYOB - Bring your own Bags!
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We are having a book sale! Hurry in on Saturday, November 29th to rummage through a selection of books that need a new home. Adult fiction, non-fiction, as well as special items from the Pictou County Roots Society. Saturday November 29th from 10 am to Noon. BYOB - Bring your own Bags!
This Thursday evening at 6 pm, join us to get the holiday season started making cards and wrapping paper at the New Glasgow Library. All materials will be provided. Call 902-752-8233 to register.
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This Thursday evening at 6 pm, join us to get the holiday season started making cards and wrapping paper at the New Glasgow Library. All materials will be provided. Call 902-752-8233 to register.
Library staff and board members are available to speak with you about the changes ahead in 2026 and library funding. Drop by your local library and chat!
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Library staff and board members are available to speak with you about the changes ahead in 2026 and library funding. Drop by your local library and chat!
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Many of our libraries offer fun extras every day for children, like scavenger hunts. Drop into Stellarton for a special Dino-vember themed one!
Did you know the cost for library service & programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? To learn more: www.parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Did you know the cost for library service & programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? To learn more: www.parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Many of our libraries offer fun extras every day for children, like scavenger hunts. Drop into Stellarton for a special Dino-vember themed one!
Did you know the cost for library service & programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? To learn more: www.parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Did you know the cost for library service & programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding? To learn more: www.parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
Gather ’round for cozy holiday stories and a merry craft time at the #Pictou Library!
Join us on Saturday November 29th at 10:30am for a special craft and storytime! Kids can take their handmade creations home to share the spirit of the season.
Join us on Saturday November 29th at 10:30am for a special craft and storytime! Kids can take their handmade creations home to share the spirit of the season.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gather ’round for cozy holiday stories and a merry craft time at the #Pictou Library!
Join us on Saturday November 29th at 10:30am for a special craft and storytime! Kids can take their handmade creations home to share the spirit of the season.
Join us on Saturday November 29th at 10:30am for a special craft and storytime! Kids can take their handmade creations home to share the spirit of the season.
Please drop by your local library today or tomorrow to talk libraries and funding. Changes are coming in 2026. Please telephone if that’s more convenient.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Please drop by your local library today or tomorrow to talk libraries and funding. Changes are coming in 2026. Please telephone if that’s more convenient.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know that through our MakerSpace we provide 3D printing?
The cost for library services $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding.
Check this out for more information parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
The cost for library services $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding.
Check this out for more information parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Did you know that through our MakerSpace we provide 3D printing?
The cost for library services $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding.
Check this out for more information parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
The cost for library services $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding.
Check this out for more information parl.ns.ca/news/letstal...
It's so great to see all the little ones and moms out socializing at the River John Library!
Did you know the cost for library service and programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding?
To learn more click buff.ly/kRQ7azS
Did you know the cost for library service and programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding?
To learn more click buff.ly/kRQ7azS
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's so great to see all the little ones and moms out socializing at the River John Library!
Did you know the cost for library service and programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding?
To learn more click buff.ly/kRQ7azS
Did you know the cost for library service and programs is $21.62 per person per year in provincial funding?
To learn more click buff.ly/kRQ7azS
The library is a great place to bring the kids on a rainy day? The children's area at the New Glasgow Library is watched over by a wise resting in a tree.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The library is a great place to bring the kids on a rainy day? The children's area at the New Glasgow Library is watched over by a wise resting in a tree.
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Did you know? The cost of public library service is $21.62 per person, per year in provincial funding. Learn more here buff.ly/IAvhw3o
Our patrons spent a relaxing Friday afternoon painting with acrylic at the River John Library.
🎨🖌️
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our patrons spent a relaxing Friday afternoon painting with acrylic at the River John Library.
🎨🖌️
🎨🖌️
Festive Paper Baubles craft, with Renee (*registration req)
Wed Dec 10, 2:00pm
#Westville Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper baubles with Renee, to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited & registration is required, Westville Library (902)396-5022
Wed Dec 10, 2:00pm
#Westville Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper baubles with Renee, to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited & registration is required, Westville Library (902)396-5022
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Festive Paper Baubles craft, with Renee (*registration req)
Wed Dec 10, 2:00pm
#Westville Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper baubles with Renee, to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited & registration is required, Westville Library (902)396-5022
Wed Dec 10, 2:00pm
#Westville Library
Love holiday decorating? Join us to learn how to make beautiful paper baubles with Renee, to add a festive holiday touch. *Seating is limited & registration is required, Westville Library (902)396-5022
Author Talk - Are you a writer, interested in writing, or a lover of books? Join Nova Scotian author Timothy Brushett as he discusses writing, the role of imagination in children's literature, and his new YA novel, Crusoe and the Stone Gardener. Saturday, November 29th, at 3 pm.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Author Talk - Are you a writer, interested in writing, or a lover of books? Join Nova Scotian author Timothy Brushett as he discusses writing, the role of imagination in children's literature, and his new YA novel, Crusoe and the Stone Gardener. Saturday, November 29th, at 3 pm.
Drop in this morning for Babies and Books! 10:15 am every Wednesday morning at the New Glasgow Library. Songs, stories, and lots of fun!
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Drop in this morning for Babies and Books! 10:15 am every Wednesday morning at the New Glasgow Library. Songs, stories, and lots of fun!
Changes are coming.
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Changes are coming.
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries
Your local public library needs sustainable funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, otherwise it will have to cut hours, services and programs in 2026.
To learn more, please visit buff.ly/2J1cA0b or drop by to speak to us, November 25-27, 2025!
#LetsTalkLibraries