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
Get tech help at the New Glasgow Library on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between 10 am and 5 pm. Jacklyn can give you a hand with your phone, tablet, computer applications, social media, email, and more! Call 902-752-8233 to set up an appointment, or drop in.
December 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Get tech help at the New Glasgow Library on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between 10 am and 5 pm. Jacklyn can give you a hand with your phone, tablet, computer applications, social media, email, and more! Call 902-752-8233 to set up an appointment, or drop in.
We are #HIRING! 😊
Library Assistant - Regional Backup, for Pictou County (casual, on-call)
Deadline to apply : 23 Jan 2026 ✍️
Please send your cover letter & resume to Library HQs,
and more information, please visit: www.parl.ns.ca/about/employ...
Library Assistant - Regional Backup, for Pictou County (casual, on-call)
Deadline to apply : 23 Jan 2026 ✍️
Please send your cover letter & resume to Library HQs,
and more information, please visit: www.parl.ns.ca/about/employ...
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We are #HIRING! 😊
Library Assistant - Regional Backup, for Pictou County (casual, on-call)
Deadline to apply : 23 Jan 2026 ✍️
Please send your cover letter & resume to Library HQs,
and more information, please visit: www.parl.ns.ca/about/employ...
Library Assistant - Regional Backup, for Pictou County (casual, on-call)
Deadline to apply : 23 Jan 2026 ✍️
Please send your cover letter & resume to Library HQs,
and more information, please visit: www.parl.ns.ca/about/employ...
Healthcare supports in your Community!💗
Drop by and join us at the #Westville Library on Tues Dec 23 from 1pm to 4pm, and chat with Melissa and Pam ... and find out about how to they can help you access the healthcare supports you need. 😊 🫶
For more information, please call (902) 616-2142
Drop by and join us at the #Westville Library on Tues Dec 23 from 1pm to 4pm, and chat with Melissa and Pam ... and find out about how to they can help you access the healthcare supports you need. 😊 🫶
For more information, please call (902) 616-2142
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Healthcare supports in your Community!💗
Drop by and join us at the #Westville Library on Tues Dec 23 from 1pm to 4pm, and chat with Melissa and Pam ... and find out about how to they can help you access the healthcare supports you need. 😊 🫶
For more information, please call (902) 616-2142
Drop by and join us at the #Westville Library on Tues Dec 23 from 1pm to 4pm, and chat with Melissa and Pam ... and find out about how to they can help you access the healthcare supports you need. 😊 🫶
For more information, please call (902) 616-2142
Courageous Souls Grief Support Session (drop-in)
Saturday, December 27, 10am – 12pm
A monthly grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and are struggling. The group is facilitated by Dawn Peters, MSW RSW. +info, pls contact Westville Library (902) 396-5022, [email protected]
Saturday, December 27, 10am – 12pm
A monthly grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and are struggling. The group is facilitated by Dawn Peters, MSW RSW. +info, pls contact Westville Library (902) 396-5022, [email protected]
December 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Courageous Souls Grief Support Session (drop-in)
Saturday, December 27, 10am – 12pm
A monthly grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and are struggling. The group is facilitated by Dawn Peters, MSW RSW. +info, pls contact Westville Library (902) 396-5022, [email protected]
Saturday, December 27, 10am – 12pm
A monthly grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and are struggling. The group is facilitated by Dawn Peters, MSW RSW. +info, pls contact Westville Library (902) 396-5022, [email protected]
Festive Fun, with Camilla!
... drop by and join us for some holiday fun at the #Stellarton Library - TODAY!
Saturday December 20, at 11am! 🎄 ❄️
We'll have stories, crafts, a storywalk and other holiday fun! 🎁 ☃️
... drop by and join us for some holiday fun at the #Stellarton Library - TODAY!
Saturday December 20, at 11am! 🎄 ❄️
We'll have stories, crafts, a storywalk and other holiday fun! 🎁 ☃️
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Festive Fun, with Camilla!
... drop by and join us for some holiday fun at the #Stellarton Library - TODAY!
Saturday December 20, at 11am! 🎄 ❄️
We'll have stories, crafts, a storywalk and other holiday fun! 🎁 ☃️
... drop by and join us for some holiday fun at the #Stellarton Library - TODAY!
Saturday December 20, at 11am! 🎄 ❄️
We'll have stories, crafts, a storywalk and other holiday fun! 🎁 ☃️
🎄🔔 Jingle & Hunt at #Pictou Library! 🔔🎄
Hunt for holly jolly clues at the library with our special scavenger hunt!
We've hidden these holiday books throughout the library - follow the clues for a prize!
Hunt for holly jolly clues at the library with our special scavenger hunt!
We've hidden these holiday books throughout the library - follow the clues for a prize!
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎄🔔 Jingle & Hunt at #Pictou Library! 🔔🎄
Hunt for holly jolly clues at the library with our special scavenger hunt!
We've hidden these holiday books throughout the library - follow the clues for a prize!
Hunt for holly jolly clues at the library with our special scavenger hunt!
We've hidden these holiday books throughout the library - follow the clues for a prize!
Get your Christmas holidays off to a great start with a Christmas film for the whole family! Drop in to the New Glasgow Library for a screening of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the popular book. Saturday, December 20th, at 1:30 pm.
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Get your Christmas holidays off to a great start with a Christmas film for the whole family! Drop in to the New Glasgow Library for a screening of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the popular book. Saturday, December 20th, at 1:30 pm.
The River John Library will be closed today, Saturday December 20th, due to a power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience.
December 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The River John Library will be closed today, Saturday December 20th, due to a power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Aberdeen Health Foundation supports library programs across Pictou County! (Dec 19, 2025) 💗
A $130,000 funding commitment will support expanded library programming across all 6 Pictou County branches, helping reduce isolation & improve population health.
.. to learn more: parl.ns.ca/news/index.php
A $130,000 funding commitment will support expanded library programming across all 6 Pictou County branches, helping reduce isolation & improve population health.
.. to learn more: parl.ns.ca/news/index.php
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Aberdeen Health Foundation supports library programs across Pictou County! (Dec 19, 2025) 💗
A $130,000 funding commitment will support expanded library programming across all 6 Pictou County branches, helping reduce isolation & improve population health.
.. to learn more: parl.ns.ca/news/index.php
A $130,000 funding commitment will support expanded library programming across all 6 Pictou County branches, helping reduce isolation & improve population health.
.. to learn more: parl.ns.ca/news/index.php
Oh, mitten tree.. oh mitten tree! 🎄
If you have some spare mittens , hats, scarves to share ... we are decorating our Christmas tree at the #Stellarton Library 💗 😊
These donations will be regifted in our community, all winter long! 🧣
If you have some spare mittens , hats, scarves to share ... we are decorating our Christmas tree at the #Stellarton Library 💗 😊
These donations will be regifted in our community, all winter long! 🧣
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Oh, mitten tree.. oh mitten tree! 🎄
If you have some spare mittens , hats, scarves to share ... we are decorating our Christmas tree at the #Stellarton Library 💗 😊
These donations will be regifted in our community, all winter long! 🧣
If you have some spare mittens , hats, scarves to share ... we are decorating our Christmas tree at the #Stellarton Library 💗 😊
These donations will be regifted in our community, all winter long! 🧣
Drop in to the Pictou Library to write, share ideas, and build your voice as a storyteller.
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Drop in to the Pictou Library to write, share ideas, and build your voice as a storyteller.
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
Drop in to create your own Ugly Sweater Craft, this Friday at the New Glasgow Library at 3 pm.
Our next Crafternoon will be January 9th.
Our next Crafternoon will be January 9th.
December 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Drop in to create your own Ugly Sweater Craft, this Friday at the New Glasgow Library at 3 pm.
Our next Crafternoon will be January 9th.
Our next Crafternoon will be January 9th.
Drop in to the Pictou Library to write, share ideas, and build your voice as a storyteller.
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
December 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Drop in to the Pictou Library to write, share ideas, and build your voice as a storyteller.
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
♦️meet other writers your age
♦️ explore your creative voice
♦️ work on personal projects or start something new
♦️ tell stories through writing, doodles, conversations, or character building
Happy Holidays! 🎄
The library will be closing early on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at 12pm, and will be closed December 25 to 26, 2025.
The Library will reopen on Saturday December 27, 2025!
Our Book drops & Virtual Library services remain open online during this time. ❄️
The library will be closing early on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at 12pm, and will be closed December 25 to 26, 2025.
The Library will reopen on Saturday December 27, 2025!
Our Book drops & Virtual Library services remain open online during this time. ❄️
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Happy Holidays! 🎄
The library will be closing early on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at 12pm, and will be closed December 25 to 26, 2025.
The Library will reopen on Saturday December 27, 2025!
Our Book drops & Virtual Library services remain open online during this time. ❄️
The library will be closing early on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at 12pm, and will be closed December 25 to 26, 2025.
The Library will reopen on Saturday December 27, 2025!
Our Book drops & Virtual Library services remain open online during this time. ❄️
Happy Holidays!❄️
Drop by the library December 15-24, 2025 and pick up a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program ... to celebrate the holiday season, together! 🎄 🎁 😊
Drop by the library December 15-24, 2025 and pick up a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program ... to celebrate the holiday season, together! 🎄 🎁 😊
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy Holidays!❄️
Drop by the library December 15-24, 2025 and pick up a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program ... to celebrate the holiday season, together! 🎄 🎁 😊
Drop by the library December 15-24, 2025 and pick up a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program ... to celebrate the holiday season, together! 🎄 🎁 😊
Today, Thursday the 18th, drop in to the New Glasgow Library for Family Story Time, beginning at 10:15 am.
Our next Family Story Time will be January 8th.
Our next Family Story Time will be January 8th.
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today, Thursday the 18th, drop in to the New Glasgow Library for Family Story Time, beginning at 10:15 am.
Our next Family Story Time will be January 8th.
Our next Family Story Time will be January 8th.
Get your Christmas holidays off to a great start with a Christmas film for the whole family! Drop in to the New Glasgow Library for a screening of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the popular book. Saturday, December 20th, at 1:30 pm.
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Get your Christmas holidays off to a great start with a Christmas film for the whole family! Drop in to the New Glasgow Library for a screening of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on the popular book. Saturday, December 20th, at 1:30 pm.
Open Pages is a weekly writing circle for adults who want a welcoming, peaceful space to write, and be heard.
🖊️ Quiet writing time in a beautiful spot by the water
🖊️ Share a short piece of work & receive supportive feedback
🖊️ A calm, judgment-free environment for people rediscovering their voice
🖊️ Quiet writing time in a beautiful spot by the water
🖊️ Share a short piece of work & receive supportive feedback
🖊️ A calm, judgment-free environment for people rediscovering their voice
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Open Pages is a weekly writing circle for adults who want a welcoming, peaceful space to write, and be heard.
🖊️ Quiet writing time in a beautiful spot by the water
🖊️ Share a short piece of work & receive supportive feedback
🖊️ A calm, judgment-free environment for people rediscovering their voice
🖊️ Quiet writing time in a beautiful spot by the water
🖊️ Share a short piece of work & receive supportive feedback
🖊️ A calm, judgment-free environment for people rediscovering their voice
Open Maker Space tonight - drop in the Maker Space and all it has to offer, between 6 and 7:30 pm at the New Glasgow Library.
The Maker Space will also be open this Friday, December 19th, from 1:30 to 4 pm.
The Maker Space will also be open this Friday, December 19th, from 1:30 to 4 pm.
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Open Maker Space tonight - drop in the Maker Space and all it has to offer, between 6 and 7:30 pm at the New Glasgow Library.
The Maker Space will also be open this Friday, December 19th, from 1:30 to 4 pm.
The Maker Space will also be open this Friday, December 19th, from 1:30 to 4 pm.
Feeling a little blue this season,
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
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 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Feeling a little blue this season,
Drop in & join us at the library, for a Craft & Chat for Mental Wellness with Kelly, 💗 🫶
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 17 (2-4pm) - Pictou
Jan 8 (2-4pm) - New Glasgow
Jan 15 (1-3pm) - Stellarton
A Christmas Refreshment at the New Glasgow Library! Drop in The evening of Thursday, December 18th, and enjoy live Christmas music, treats, and hot apple cider. 6 to 7:30 pm. Sit around the tree and chat, find a Christmas read, or just enjoy the tunes!
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A Christmas Refreshment at the New Glasgow Library! Drop in The evening of Thursday, December 18th, and enjoy live Christmas music, treats, and hot apple cider. 6 to 7:30 pm. Sit around the tree and chat, find a Christmas read, or just enjoy the tunes!
Happy Holidays! 🎄
We've collected over 196 pairs of socks for Walter Duggan School, at the #Westville Library, and we're still gathering more, please drop on by. 😊 💗 🧦
We've collected over 196 pairs of socks for Walter Duggan School, at the #Westville Library, and we're still gathering more, please drop on by. 😊 💗 🧦
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy Holidays! 🎄
We've collected over 196 pairs of socks for Walter Duggan School, at the #Westville Library, and we're still gathering more, please drop on by. 😊 💗 🧦
We've collected over 196 pairs of socks for Walter Duggan School, at the #Westville Library, and we're still gathering more, please drop on by. 😊 💗 🧦
Westville Library staff delivered 191 pairs of children’s socks today to Walter Duggan Consolidated School. Thank you to everyone who dropped off socks at the library. They are much appreciated and needed. And thank you to the #Westville Library staff!
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Westville Library staff delivered 191 pairs of children’s socks today to Walter Duggan Consolidated School. Thank you to everyone who dropped off socks at the library. They are much appreciated and needed. And thank you to the #Westville Library staff!
Thank you, Ocean! 💗
We're very proud to share the Merry & Bright Scavenger Hunt you created for us at the #Stellarton Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by & find all 6 hidden Christmas-y pictures around the library & pick out a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program! 😊 🎄 🎁
We're very proud to share the Merry & Bright Scavenger Hunt you created for us at the #Stellarton Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by & find all 6 hidden Christmas-y pictures around the library & pick out a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program! 😊 🎄 🎁
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you, Ocean! 💗
We're very proud to share the Merry & Bright Scavenger Hunt you created for us at the #Stellarton Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by & find all 6 hidden Christmas-y pictures around the library & pick out a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program! 😊 🎄 🎁
We're very proud to share the Merry & Bright Scavenger Hunt you created for us at the #Stellarton Library. Everyone is welcome to drop by & find all 6 hidden Christmas-y pictures around the library & pick out a free children's book from Adopt-a-Library Literacy Program! 😊 🎄 🎁