CB Regional Library

Hello @CBRLibrary followers! CBRL has shifted our social media focus & we will no longer be posting on X. To stay connected, find us on our other social media platforms & follow along for the latest library news, services & programs. Visit cbrl.ca for links.

☀️ Today is the #FirstDayOfSummer! 🌴 Celebrate a new season of #reading 📚 with a fun #reading challenge from the #LibbyApp! #Bookish #BookTwitter #LibraryLove #FreeReading #FreeBooks #LibrariesOfTwitter #LibrariansOfTwitter #SummerReading #ReadingBingo

Enjoy the summer while prioritizing your health, hygiene, & sun safety! ☀️ Join us for a pop-up giveaway at the McConnell Library on Tues June 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A selection of products (sunscreen, soap & shampoo) will be available while supplies last. cbrl.ca/events/sunscre…

Libraries are a cool place to visit during a heat wave!☀️🌡️ You can sit, relax, read & play! Many CBRL locations are air-conditioned, including: Sydney, Glace Bay, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, New Waterford, Reserve, Baddeck, Ingonish & Main-a-Dieu. cbrl.ca/locations

🌊 Make waves by diving into our summer beach reads collection! 📚 🏖️ hoopla.app.link/TLeobVpx3Jb

No book left behind! 💪📚

TRACY WILSON: Books and Beyond campaign benefits Cape Breton Regional Library - saltwire.com/cape-breton/li…

We're so excited to introduce the Hippocampe to our library's borrowing collection! ♿ This all-terrain wheelchair supports year-round outdoor access for people who use adaptive equipment. For further information, please visit: cbrl.ca/hippocampe/

Explore Nova Scotia's mining heritage with your family with our Davis Day book list. William Davis Miners’ Memorial Day is celebrated on June 11th as day of remembrance in Nova Scotia's coal mining communities. Learn more at: samepagecbrl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/219…

Stick with your library! 🌈🦄 Visit the McConnell Library in Sydney today, Tuesday, May 28th, from 5-8pm to pick up free sticker packs & letter kits for children & teens! Available while supplies last.

How many library staff can you spot in this photo? 👀 All @CBRLibrary locations will be closed for a staff in-service day on Friday, May 31 to provide employees with an opportunity to learn, connect, and engage to help best serve our communities. (No hide-and-seek, in fact!)

Every reader knows this feeling. 😣😑🙄 What’s your biggest book-related pet peeve?

Join the hype! 📚🙌 Ever wonder which books and authors are super popular at the moment? We’ve crunched the numbers on what your fellow Cape Breton Regional Library patrons are reading and requesting right now! Explore the full list here: samepagecbrl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/219…

The McConnell Library's Community Cupboard has been freshly restocked! 🙌The cupboard operates on a "give what you can, take what you need" basis. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk any time during our hours of operation. Thank you for your kindness & support!

Discover the magic of Nova Scotian author & illustrator Briana Corr Scott. Her stories blend nature, folktales, memories & imagination into enchanting narratives.✨Join us at Baddeck Library on May 21 from 4 - 5 pm for an author reading & book signing + snacks & fun activities!

The library services you know & love are made possible through your support. At a time when libraries are more crucial than ever before, your donation will help ensure we can continue to serve our patrons & communities. Visit cbrl.ca/books-beyond/ to donate today.

Tomorrow! Join us at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30 pm for our menstrual health pop-up giveaway. Free menstrual cups, tampons, pads & reusable period underwear are available while supplies last. cbrl.ca/events/menstru…

On this week’s @LastWeekTonight, @iamjohnoliver made several great points about supporting our public libraries. Here are some highlights, and ways you can stay informed and take action. #FreePeopleReadFreely 🧵

Don't let being a book lover get in the way of being budget-savvy! 🤑📚 If you're looking to save money on reading material, @CBRLibrary has you covered! Check out all of the FREE services & resources you can access with your library card at cbrl.ca.

Ms. Jardine's Gr. 3 class had a wonderful walk to spend time with author Danielle Metcalfe Chenail @CBRLibrary #NorthSydney branch. Thanks for hosting our students!