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.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzje3tzffq2fTAX TIME IS COMING!! Sorry for the reminder, but did you know we provide tax receipts for every donation over $10? https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-615 #MoreThanBooks, #ReadGiveRepeat, #WhereCommunityConnects04 Nov 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzje3tzffq2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzix3fvil425Fan Fiction Saturday, 28 November 2026 11am Trenton Library Please call 902-752-5181 or email trenton@parl.ns.ca to register as space is limited!04 Nov 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzix3fvil425https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mziv26p55z22Feeling a little dry? Chapped lips got you down? Learn how to "Make your own Lip Balm and Salve workshop" with Mandy, at the #Westville Library on Nov 17 at 2pm. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, please call the Westville Library at (902) 396-502204 Nov 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mziv26p55z22https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzie75z5nv2cBabies and Books, this morning at the New Glasgow Library at 10:15 am. Songs, stories, and rhymes for babies up to 18 months every Wednesday morning. No registration required, just drop in.04 Nov 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzie75z5nv2chttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzgtmyzr5m2fWho couldn't use a trip right about now? We are selling tickets at all of our 7 branches to go anywhere Westjet flies only $5 each or 3 for $10! Can you imagine where you would go?03 Nov 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgtmyzr5m2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzgn4ccvln2wPlease note, the #RiverJohn library has closed early today (Nov 3), due to a building maintenance issue. The Library will reopen tomorrow as usual.03 Nov 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgn4ccvln2whttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzgcu74dds25Explore 'A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada', on display at #MuseumofIndustry in Stellarton, NS until January 3, & a series of 3 presentations on Wednesdays - Nov 4, Nov 18 & Dec 2 at 6pm. 📚️ Following is a suggested book list, https://samepageparl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2274529049/315102140703 Nov 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgcu74dds25https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzgbaysw3d23Community Wellness Program, with the Pictou County Community Centre 🫶 Community Nurses are dropping by the #Westville Library, Thursday November 5, 2026 from 3pm until 7pm Drop by (for ages 25-55) No appointment or health card needed. For more information, please call PCCHC at (902) 616-2142 🙂03 Nov 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgbaysw3d23https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzfyaknrfk2eWe had so many nice comments from patrons last week at the New Glasgow Library, about what the library means to them.03 Nov 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfyaknrfk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mze6qklogs2aAre you a local author? Do you see your book in our display at the #Pictou Library? This November, if you're writing, let us know! We are here to support all writers in the community. Let us know what story is in you!02 Nov 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mze6qklogs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzdya2cy422rArts Passes at the Library! 🎫 🤓 Many thanks to a great community partnership between the Library and #GlasgowSquareTheatre and the #deCostePerformingArtsCentre! 🎭 Visit the webpage for more details, and the lists of selected performances! https://www.parl.ns.ca/services/artspass.php02 Nov 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdya2cy422rhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzdqqi67fk2jAre you writing a novel this November? #Pictou Library has a beautiful harbour view and quiet spaces to write!02 Nov 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdqqi67fk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzbji62qqz2cArgh, it's hard to finish things! You're not alone. Come do it in good company. November dates are 12th and 26th November 6pm.01 Nov 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbji62qqz2chttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzbiqxqi7y2fCrafternoon at the Trenton Library! Thursday November 12th, 3-4.30pm Join us with with special guest Oksana - we're making Ukrainian style dolls! All ages, all materials provided.01 Nov 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbiqxqi7y2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzastofnmr2zWant to keep a little bit of Summer all year long? Come join us at the #RiverJohn library and make a Sea Lantern Craft complete with fairy lights! Please register at 902-351-2599 or email us at riverjohn@parl.ns.ca *This program is made possible with funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation.01 Nov 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzastofnmr2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz77m7vvqc2fThank you Emma Května for a fascinating workshop on horror writing at the Trenton Library! Terrifying stuff - which we will now write about! Thank you also to the Healthy Libraries, Healthy Communities grant from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, without which this would not have been possible.31 Oct 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz77m7vvqc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz6ceyzkog2wMissing a loved one? ... all are welcome to drop-in and join the Courageous Souls Grief Support Session at the #Westville Library.. 🫶 Saturday October 31, at 10am31 Oct 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6ceyzkog2whttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz6cdi66oy25Hey kids! Show off your Halloween costume! Drop by any library in Pictou-Antigonish today and pick up a treat and a book! Courtesy of John Kennedy and sponsors of our Adopt-a-Library Literacy program. While supplies last.31 Oct 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6cdi66oy25https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz6aqnul7722Staff Pick Saturday!😍 Layla by Colleen Hoover brings haunting romance and unexpected twists. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer explores gratitude, generosity, and our connection to nature. Two very different reads, both worth checking out!📖 #PARL #StaffPickSaturday #AntigonishLibrary31 Oct 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6aqnul7722https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz4p5cggn22fAre you writing a novel this November? #Pictou Library has a beautiful harbour view and quiet spaces to write!30 Oct 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4p5cggn22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz3zfujbgq23Celebrate the power of poetry at the #Pictou Library. On Saturday November 7th at 2:00 p.m. come enjoy an afternoon of words, thought, and inspiration as Chad shares writings from his new book "A Life Between the Brackets".30 Oct 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3zfujbgq23https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz3uezpdzq22Did you know your library card can unlock a free YMCA pass? 📚🤝 Through the YMCA's Community Referral Program with Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, you can get a letter of referral for a 1-month trial! 😊 #PARL #FunFitPass #YMCAreferral #YMCAPictouCounty30 Oct 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3uezpdzq22https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz3qdxoot325ABC's for Babies! Fridays at 10:30am, at the #Stellarton Library ... drop by and join us for stories, songs and fingerplays too. 😊 Older siblings are welcome too... and we have Playtime at the end! All are welcome, see you soon - at the Library 🙂30 Oct 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3qdxoot325https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz3ple73kb26Drop in with your costume today or Saturday at the New Glasgow Library and get a treat! We also have free books available for all.30 Oct 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3ple73kb26https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzuxh73ni2eTake your small humans out for a wonderful musical experience at the Trenton Library, always on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am. So much joy!29 Oct 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzuxh73ni2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzjtwfgw525Here is a timely and beautiful poem written by Bill Weeks in support of libraries. Please consider donating today! https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-615 #MoreThanBooks, #ReadGiveRepeat, #WhereCommunityConnects29 Oct 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzjtwfgw525https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzetf7f4q2zNot all our donations are money! Trenton Library patron Paul Braun made us a gorgeous piece of art for the window, all glass and colorful joy. Thank you, Paul, we appreciate it every day! Do you wish to support your local library? Check out https://parl.ns.ca/about/support.php29 Oct 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzetf7f4q2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzdbro7ri25ABC's for Babies! Fridays at 10:30am, at the #Stellarton Library ... drop by and join us for stories, songs and fingerplays too. 😊 Older siblings are welcome too... and we have Playtime at the end! All are welcome, see you soon - at the Library 🙂29 Oct 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzdbro7ri25https://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myz7qjeme22rDue to unforeseen circumstances we will be cancelling Halloween Teen Jam tonight, October 29th. Check back to see a new event in the near future!29 Oct 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz7qjeme22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/parlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myxo7hzyf622Great workshop with #nothingwastedthriftns! We had a blast, and making miniatures at the tiny Trenton Library was charmingly on point! Thank you to the Healthy Libraries, Healthy Communities funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, without which a lot of our programming would not be possible.28 Oct 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:ufk6eeu2pc675t2m6ld4wcqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxo7hzyf622