Shelburne Events for February/March/April/May/June/July/August

 (902) 875-3615        shelburn@nsy.library.ns.ca  

Knitting Club

Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.

Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner, bring your yarn and needles and join Mona Foged for the Knitting Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays at the McKay Memorial Library. The club offers knitters an opportunity to exchange knitting tips and ideas.

Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

 Valentine’s Day Party

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Children ages three to seven years can join us for a Valentine’s Day party with stories, crafts and snacks from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 14. There is no registration necessary for this program.

 Boys Night Out: Chocolate

Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Participants will learn about chocolate production before making their own chocolate creations during Boys Night Out: Chocolate from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 at the McKay Memorial Library. Boys Night Out is a program “Just for the Guys” ages 9 to 12.

 Lego Club

Saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Boys and girls from Primary through Grade 3 can join the Shelburne library’s new Lego Club’s first meeting from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Come and try your hand at building competitions and Lego games. There is no registration for this drop-in club.

Winter Book Sale

Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, March 3 during open hours

Find some new-to-you winter reading during the Shelburne library’s winter book sale. Items on the sale table will be refreshed throughout the sale.

 Girl Thing: Chocoholic Frolic

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Participants will delve into the world of chocolate, learn how chocolate is made and create a chocolate treat. Girl Thing is a monthly program for girls in grades four to six. There is no registration necessary for this program.

 Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, March 13, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

 Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, April 10, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

 Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, May 8, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is Tenth Parallel by Eliza Griswold. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, June 12, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

 Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, July 10, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

 Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 12:30 p.m.

Participate in the Brown Bag, Books and Banter Club at the McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne at 12:30 p.m. Today’s discussion is Bill Bryson at Home by Bill Bryson. The club meets the second Tuesday of the month and always welcomes new members. Please call 875-3615 for more information.

Updated Feb. 6, 2012