Events
Events at The Pictou County Library
WHERE
WHEN
PSAs Pictou County – February 1 to March 2, 2019 (special programs)
Kids Create, a Maud Lewis “Painted House”
Tuesday, February 19, to Saturday February 23, 2019; Westville Library, 2042 Queen St #3, Westville, NS
In celebration of Heritage Day, honouring Nova Scotian folk artist, Maud Lewis – children are invited to drop by the library from February 19 to 23, and add your own artwork to our “Painted House”! For more information, please contact the Westville Library at (902) 396-5022. Funding for this special program was provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage. For more information about Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2019, please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/.
“Maudie”, a film screening in celebration of NS Heritage Day 2019
Tue, February 19, 6pm – 8pm; Westville Library, 2042 Queen St #3, Westville, NS
All welcome to join us, as we celebrate NS Heritage Day, with a movie screening about the 2019 honouree, Maud Lewis. Funding for this public film screening was provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage. For more information about Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2019, please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/.
Maudie (2016 | 117 min): MAUDIE follows the life of world-renown Nova Scotian artist, Maud Lewis. The award-winning film is a haunting portrayal of her adult life; her story of incredible perseverance, and her passion for creating beautiful stories through bright colour-filled pictures of everyday life in Nova Scotia – all the while, overcoming many heartbreaking challenges in life.
Introduction to Embroidery workshop, with Sarah Mosher
Wed, February 20, 6:30pm – 8:30pm; New Glasgow Public Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
Join NSCAD Artist in Residence, Sarah Mosher, for an introductory embroidery workshop to celebrate NS Heritage Day. Participants will get to take home a small embroidery set to continue the practice at home. All materials will be provided. **Registration is required, by contacting the New Glasgow Library, at (902) 752-8233. Funding for this special program was provided by the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. For more information about Nova Scotia Heritage Day, please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca .
“I can paint like Maud”, folk art Painting workshop with Linda MacDonald Kenney
Thu, February 21, 6pm – 8pm; Westville Library, 2042 Queen St #3, Westville, NS
Join us this evening for a folk art painting workshop with local artist, Linda MacDonald Kenney, and a short NFB film as we learn about the celebrated work of Nova Scotian artist, Maud Lewis – our 2019 NS Heritage Day honouree. Space is limited, and registration is required. All materials will be provided. For more information, and to register, please contact the Westville Library at (902) 396-5022. Funding for this special program was provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage. For more information about Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2019, please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/ .
Information session on applying for a Canadian Passport, with Craig Graham, Service Canada
Thu, February 21, 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Pictou Library, 40 Water St, Pictou, NS
Please join us, this presentation is intended to give you basic information about our Canadian passport, including a little bit of history, interesting facts, documentation requirements, the application process and more. About the Presenter: Craig Graham is a Citizen Service Specialist with Service Canada. His job is to work with many different community groups in our area to increase the awareness of Service Canada programs and services. Although he may not be able to answer detailed or individual specific questions, he will be more than happy to provide you with the appropriate contact information to assist you in getting the answers you require.
“The Girls of Meru”, NFB Film Club @Library
Fri, February 22, 10:30am – 12:00pm; Pictou Library, 40 Water St, Pictou, NS
Join us for a National Film Board (NFB) movie at the library the last Friday morning of the month! Bring snacks (peanut-free please), and all are welcome!
The Girls of Meru (2018 | 87 min): Alice was 11 when she was raped on her way to school. The Kenyan police would only make an arrest if Alice’s stepmother paid them first, so her perpetrator went free. In Kenya, one in three girls will experience sexual violence before age 18, yet police investigations are the exception. But 160 girls, including Alice, banded together with a multinational legal team led by Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson and Kenyan social worker Mercy Chidi Baidoo and created legal history. In The Girls of Meru, acclaimed filmmaker Andrea Dorfman tells the troubling yet uplifting story of these children and their brave steps towards meaningful equality for girls worldwide.
VIPC Visually Impaired Pictou County (monthly meetings)
Fri, February 22, 1pm – 3pm; at Regional Library Headquarters – New Glasgow Library (2nd Floor, Program Room), 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
VIPC Visually Impaired Pictou County: We meet the last Friday of each month at the New Glasgow Library (upstairs room, at Regional Library Headquarters) from 1 pm to 3 pm upstairs, elevator on site. PEER SUPPORT, friendship, CNIB resource navigation, Tech help, transportation, family & friends welcome. Planning for indoor/outdoor activities like: described movies, audio books & audio book club, trail walks, Blind Curling, snowshoeing, and anything else the group desires. For information contact: Julie Martin 902-754-0911, Bob Boardway 902-752-5771 or Craig Aucoin 902-485-2540. If you are Visually Impaired or have a family member that is…please come join us!
Glass Slipper Dress Giveaway
Sat, February 23, 12:00pm – 4:30pm: New Glasgow Public Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
In need of a prom dress for this year? The local chapter of the Glass Slipper Organization will be having their 1st prom dress giveaway event, in Pictou County – at the New Glasgow Library. Students should have a valid student ID with them. Can’t make it today? There will be another dress giveaway on Saturday May 11, 2019. In addition, if you have a dress that you’d like to donate – dresses may be dropped off at the New Glasgow library during regular open hours!
Freedom to Read Week!
Sunday Feb 24 – Saturday Mar 2, 2019; Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Freedom to Read Week (February 24 to March 2, 2019) Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council. For more information, please visit their website – www.freedomtoread.ca .
NEW! … Book Club
Tue, February 26, 1pm – 2pm; Stellarton Public Library, 248 S Foord St, Stellarton, NS
Books & conversation! All welcome to join the new monthly book club, in the afternoon at the Stellarton Library! For more information, and to register (as space is limited) please call the library, (902) 755-1638.
“Maudie”, a film screening in celebration of NS Heritage Day 2019
Tue, February 26, 6:30pm – 8:30pm; New Glasgow Public Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
All welcome to join us, as we celebrate NS Heritage Day, with a movie screening about the 2019 honouree, Maud Lewis. Funding for this public film screening was provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage. For more information about Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2019, please visit : https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/.
Maudie (2016 | 117 min): MAUDIE follows the life of world-renown Nova Scotian artist, Maud Lewis. The award-winning film is a haunting portrayal of her adult life; her story of incredible perseverance, and her passion for creating beautiful stories through bright colour-filled pictures of everyday life in Nova Scotia – all the while, overcoming many heartbreaking challenges in life.
Pink Shirt Day… Kindness is One Size Fits All!
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019; Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
On February 27, 2019, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. While bullying affects so many people physically, emotionally and mentally, we know there are many students, parents, schools and community members that want to know what they can do to help. Every contribution, whether it’s joining us in wearing pink on February 27 to show you’re taking a stand, or making an effort to practice kindness and acceptance, or even giving a donation or fundraising for programs that make a difference, can change a life. For more information, please visit: https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/about/
Community Volunteer Income Tax clinics, (by Appointment only)
Thu, February 28, 1pm – 4pm
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Headquarters (2nd Floor, Program Room), 182 Dalhousie St, New Glasgow,
Need a hand to prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Let volunteers with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program help you with their clinics in PARL library headquarters above the New Glasgow Library by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call (902) 755-6031 in advance.
To find out if you’re eligible to benefit from Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html
“Black Soul”, “Christopher changes his name”, “Journey to Justice”, NFB Film Club @Library
Thu, February 28, 6:15pm – 7:45pm; River John Library, 2725 W Branch Rd, River John, NS
Join us for a National Film Board (NFB) movie at the library the last Thursday of the month! Bring snacks (peanut-free please), and all are welcome! Black Soul (2000 | 10 min): Black Soul is an exhilarating immersion into the heart of Black culture via a whirlwind voyage through the defining moments of Black history. Christopher Changes His Name (2000 | 6 min): Christopher changes his name – it’s just too common! When Aunt Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a larger-than-life character called Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name… When he has trouble cashing Aunt Gail’s birthday cheque made out to Christopher Mulamba, he realizes how special his name truly is. Maybe he could stick with it… or maybe not! Journey to Justice (2000 | 47 min): Journey to Justice pays tribute to a group of Canadians who took racism to court. They are Canada’s unsung heroes in the fight for Black rights. Focusing on the 1930’s to the 1950’s, this film documents the struggle of six people who refused to accept inequality. Viola Desmond insisted on keeping her seat at the Roseland movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in 1946 rather than moving to a section normally reserved for the town’s Black population. Fred Christie was denied service at a Montreal tavern because of his skin colour and took his case to the Supreme Court in 1936. Hugh Burnette and Bromley Armstrong pressured the Ontario government to enact fair accommodation practices in the 1940’s.Donald Willard Moore dedicated his life to reforming Canada’s biased immigration policy. Stanley G. Grizzle, president of the Toronto Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, worked to ensure fair employment practices for his predominantly Black union members. These brave pioneers helped secure justice for all Canadians. Their stories deserve to be told.
Get Crafty – Let’s make Maud Lewis inspired cards
Thu, February 28, 6:30pm – 7:30pm; New Glasgow Public Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
Join us as we celebrate Maud Lewis, the 2019 Nova Scotia Heritage Day honouree! We will be painting Maud Lewis inspired cards. All materials provided. Funding for this special program was provided by the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. Need a creative outlet? Then this program may be for you! Join us at the library for a different creative activity once a month. All are welcome! All supplies are provided. (Children under the age of 12 will require parental assistance.) For more information, please contact the New Glasgow library at (902) 752-8233.
African drumming, dance, stories & songs, with Maritime Centre for African Dance
Sat, March 2, 10:30am – 11:30am; New Glasgow Library, 182 Dalhousie Street, New Glasgow, NS
Drop in and enjoy a morning program with the Maritime Centre for African Dance, of Traditional and modern African Dance, Drumming, and Storytelling! This workshop is hosted by MCAD Instructors and is open to ALL ages!!! Come out and try it, as we celebrate African Heritage Month together. All are welcome. For more information about African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, please visit : https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month .For more information about the Maritime Centre for African Dance, please visit their website: http://www.mcafricancamps.com/
African drumming, dance & stories, with Maritime Centre for African Dance
Sat, March 2, 1:30pm – 2:30pm; Westville Public Library, Queen Street, Westville, Nova Scotia
Drop in and enjoy an afternoon program with the Maritime Centre for African Dance, of Traditional and modern African Dance, Drumming, and Storytelling! This workshop is hosted by MCAD Instructors and is open to ALL ages!!! Come out and try it, as we celebrate African Heritage Month together. All are welcome. For more information about African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, please visit : https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month . For more information about the Maritime Centre for African Dance, please visit their website: http://www.mcafricancamps.com/
