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Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 8h

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.

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library @parlibrary.bsky.social · 10h

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 · 10h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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 · 1d

The Crafternoon at Trenton Library got spooky!

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

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 · 1d

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!

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

Drop in to Crafternoon after school at the New Glasgow Library for a fun Thanksgiving themed craft! Friday October 10th at 3pm, no registration required.

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

"Studio On The Road” invites artists and creatives to connect, share their work, and learn more about Creative Pictou County’s new studio space and membership opportunities. Drop in to the River John Library on Thursday, November 13th at 5:00 pm.

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

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

Did you know? Your local libraries in Antigonish, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville have community pantries. We accept donations of non-perishable items, just drop them off with our staff and help out your community. Thank you!

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

ABCs for Babies at 10:30am!
... drop by the #Stellarton library on Friday mornings 😊

Drop in, and older siblings are welcome too! 💗

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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 #Stellarton Library on Friday October 10, 2025 from 10am to 12pm. 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

This afternoon, drop into the New Glasgow Library for our matinee presentation of the Hitchcock masterpiece, The Birds, a terrifying psychological thriller. Friday, October 10th, at 1pm. All welcome, and there will be snacks or you can bring your own!

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

Just another practical print with our Makerspace 3D printer! This is an Amish Yarn Swift.

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

Throwback Thursday at the New Glasgow Library! Here we have some patrons being waited on, with the Withdrawn Books for sale in the foreground. Withdrawn books are only $1 less than they are now, not a bad deal!

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

Boo! 👻 All welcome to drop by and join us at the #Westville Library for some spooktacular Halloweeny fun for the whole family. We'll have crafty creations, activities & you can pick up a new free children's book, from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program too! 📚

Th Oct 23, 2025, 6pm-7pm 🎃

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

We are currently experiencing issues with our main line for our Headquarters. We can still be reached by calling 1902-755-6033. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

October 10th marks World Egg Day, a global celebration of eggs. Visit one our participating libraries in Antigonish, New Glasgow, Pictou, Westville, and River John to pick up some egg-themed stickers, write a note to thank your local egg farmers, and borrow some books. #WorldEggDay

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

Just a few spots left tonight! Join Elliott Van Dusen as he speaks about his experiences as a paranormal investigator! New Glasgow Library, 6 pm. Call ahead to be sure of a place or walk-in and take your chances. (902-752-8233)

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

Calling all local writers!
November is Novel Writing Month - join us in a workshop on how to prepare for the challenge ahead: to write an entire novel within 30 days. Sounds steep? It’s possible! We’ll have lots of resources and tips to help map out the days, schedule breaks, and stay motivated.

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