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
Congratulations to our Squishy Basket winners Henry and Edith, seen here at the #RiverJohn library with their mom Laura.
Thank-you everyone for supporting our latest fundraising effort!
For more information and how to donate, please visit www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Thank-you everyone for supporting our latest fundraising effort!
For more information and how to donate, please visit www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to our Squishy Basket winners Henry and Edith, seen here at the #RiverJohn library with their mom Laura.
Thank-you everyone for supporting our latest fundraising effort!
For more information and how to donate, please visit www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Thank-you everyone for supporting our latest fundraising effort!
For more information and how to donate, please visit www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Congratulations to our Squishy prize winner at the New Glasgow Library! Thanks Maya for being such a great patron!
September 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations to our Squishy prize winner at the New Glasgow Library! Thanks Maya for being such a great patron!
September is one of our most favorite month's of the year at the library ... because it's #LibraryCard Sign-upMonth! 😁 💗 📚️ 🤓
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
September 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
September is one of our most favorite month's of the year at the library ... because it's #LibraryCard Sign-upMonth! 😁 💗 📚️ 🤓
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Babies and Books, every Wednesday morning at 10:15 the New Glasgow Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies up to 18 months.
September 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Babies and Books, every Wednesday morning at 10:15 the New Glasgow Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies up to 18 months.
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Fri Oct 16 at 11am for a pawsitively fun morning of stories and songs with Tia McGraff!
Tia will bring her beloved children’s book, "Jake the Road Dawg", to life with an engaging reading filled with fun, followed by a selection of her original songs.
Tia will bring her beloved children’s book, "Jake the Road Dawg", to life with an engaging reading filled with fun, followed by a selection of her original songs.
September 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Fri Oct 16 at 11am for a pawsitively fun morning of stories and songs with Tia McGraff!
Tia will bring her beloved children’s book, "Jake the Road Dawg", to life with an engaging reading filled with fun, followed by a selection of her original songs.
Tia will bring her beloved children’s book, "Jake the Road Dawg", to life with an engaging reading filled with fun, followed by a selection of her original songs.
Friday Foreign Film - Rental Family - New Glasgow Library
Friday, September 11th at 2 pm.
Starring Brendan Fraser as an American actor attempting to make a living in Japan.
In English and Japanese with English subtitles.
Friday, September 11th at 2 pm.
Starring Brendan Fraser as an American actor attempting to make a living in Japan.
In English and Japanese with English subtitles.
September 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Friday Foreign Film - Rental Family - New Glasgow Library
Friday, September 11th at 2 pm.
Starring Brendan Fraser as an American actor attempting to make a living in Japan.
In English and Japanese with English subtitles.
Friday, September 11th at 2 pm.
Starring Brendan Fraser as an American actor attempting to make a living in Japan.
In English and Japanese with English subtitles.
East Currants Music Circle Meets tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, at the New Glasgow Library at 1:30 pm.
This is a songwriting circle for people who are unhoused, have been unhoused, or are in unstable housing.
No musical experience or expertise required. No need to register.
This is a songwriting circle for people who are unhoused, have been unhoused, or are in unstable housing.
No musical experience or expertise required. No need to register.
September 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
East Currants Music Circle Meets tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, at the New Glasgow Library at 1:30 pm.
This is a songwriting circle for people who are unhoused, have been unhoused, or are in unstable housing.
No musical experience or expertise required. No need to register.
This is a songwriting circle for people who are unhoused, have been unhoused, or are in unstable housing.
No musical experience or expertise required. No need to register.
Enter the Storyverse - Teen Book Group this Wednesday, September 16th, at the New Glasgow Library.
We'll be talking about Raising Hare, and collecting our book for next month, The Fly.
Drop in to check us out! Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:30 PM, at the New Glasgow Library.
We'll be talking about Raising Hare, and collecting our book for next month, The Fly.
Drop in to check us out! Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:30 PM, at the New Glasgow Library.
September 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Enter the Storyverse - Teen Book Group this Wednesday, September 16th, at the New Glasgow Library.
We'll be talking about Raising Hare, and collecting our book for next month, The Fly.
Drop in to check us out! Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:30 PM, at the New Glasgow Library.
We'll be talking about Raising Hare, and collecting our book for next month, The Fly.
Drop in to check us out! Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:30 PM, at the New Glasgow Library.
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Tues Oct 13 @ 5pm.for a presentation by author A.J.B. Johnston
In his talk "Serendipity: A Life in Words" Johnston will reflect on growing up in Nova Scotia during the '50s and '60s and how those experiences inspired his writing career.
In his talk "Serendipity: A Life in Words" Johnston will reflect on growing up in Nova Scotia during the '50s and '60s and how those experiences inspired his writing career.
September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join us at the #Pictou Library on Tues Oct 13 @ 5pm.for a presentation by author A.J.B. Johnston
In his talk "Serendipity: A Life in Words" Johnston will reflect on growing up in Nova Scotia during the '50s and '60s and how those experiences inspired his writing career.
In his talk "Serendipity: A Life in Words" Johnston will reflect on growing up in Nova Scotia during the '50s and '60s and how those experiences inspired his writing career.
We have lots of books out for sale this week at the New Glasgow Library.
Very low prices the more you buy, the more you save!
Fill a regular sized shopping bag for $6!
Very low prices the more you buy, the more you save!
Fill a regular sized shopping bag for $6!
September 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We have lots of books out for sale this week at the New Glasgow Library.
Very low prices the more you buy, the more you save!
Fill a regular sized shopping bag for $6!
Very low prices the more you buy, the more you save!
Fill a regular sized shopping bag for $6!
Autumn is just around the corner, so why not join us at the #RiverJohn library on September 17th and learn to paint the beautiful colours of the season. This month's project will be done in watercolour.🍁
September 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Autumn is just around the corner, so why not join us at the #RiverJohn library on September 17th and learn to paint the beautiful colours of the season. This month's project will be done in watercolour.🍁
Help us celebrate Agatha Christie's birthday this week at the New Glasgow Library.
Drop in to follow the clues in a classic mystery in the library. If you correctly identify the means, motive, and murderer, you will be entered into a draw for an amazing prize.
Drop in any time during open hours.
Drop in to follow the clues in a classic mystery in the library. If you correctly identify the means, motive, and murderer, you will be entered into a draw for an amazing prize.
Drop in any time during open hours.
September 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Help us celebrate Agatha Christie's birthday this week at the New Glasgow Library.
Drop in to follow the clues in a classic mystery in the library. If you correctly identify the means, motive, and murderer, you will be entered into a draw for an amazing prize.
Drop in any time during open hours.
Drop in to follow the clues in a classic mystery in the library. If you correctly identify the means, motive, and murderer, you will be entered into a draw for an amazing prize.
Drop in any time during open hours.
We are #hiring!
Branch Assistants - Backup (casual) - #PictouCounty
deadline for applications: 01 October 2025
+ information: buff.ly/c6evyT3
Branch Assistants - Backup (casual) - #PictouCounty
deadline for applications: 01 October 2025
+ information: buff.ly/c6evyT3
September 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We are #hiring!
Branch Assistants - Backup (casual) - #PictouCounty
deadline for applications: 01 October 2025
+ information: buff.ly/c6evyT3
Branch Assistants - Backup (casual) - #PictouCounty
deadline for applications: 01 October 2025
+ information: buff.ly/c6evyT3
It’s a full house today at the #Pictou Library, for Whit Fraser’s book launch, in conversation with Red MacKean, ‘From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall’! Many thanks to Coles Highland Square Mall for selling the books ☺️
September 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
It’s a full house today at the #Pictou Library, for Whit Fraser’s book launch, in conversation with Red MacKean, ‘From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall’! Many thanks to Coles Highland Square Mall for selling the books ☺️
TODAY!
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
September 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
TODAY!
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
September is one of our most favorite month's of the year at the library ... because it's #LibraryCard Sign-upMonth! 😁 💗 📚️ 🤓
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
September 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
September is one of our most favorite month's of the year at the library ... because it's #LibraryCard Sign-upMonth! 😁 💗 📚️ 🤓
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Drop by, call or email us - and sign up for a library card!
They're the best card you'll ever carry in your wallet, and it comes with a handy keytag card too. Perfect! 😉
Blinded by the Light - Saturday Movie Matinee at the New Glasgow Library.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Blinded by the Light - Saturday Movie Matinee at the New Glasgow Library.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
Blinded by the Light - Saturday Movie Matinee at the New Glasgow Library.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
September 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Blinded by the Light - Saturday Movie Matinee at the New Glasgow Library.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
Set in the town of Luton in 1987 Britain, the film tells the coming-of-age story of Javed, a teenager whose life is changed after he discovers the music of Springsteen.
Saturday, September 12th, at 2 pm.
TOMORROW!
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
September 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
TOMORROW!
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
Join us for an Afternoon Chat with Whit Fraser, in conversation with Robert "Red" MacKean - Sat Sept 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - at the #Pictou Library. (Doors open at 2pm) 📚️
Copies of Whit's new book will be available for purchase.
All are welcome to join us! 😊
We're excited! 🎶 it's Symphony Week, next week & on September 19, we will host a woodwind quartet performance by members of #SymphonyNovaScotia at Murray Family Public Library in #Pictou at #deCosteCultureHub.Drop by & join us on Sat Sept 19, 2026 from 12:15pm to 12:45pm at the #Pictou library! 🎼 😊
September 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
We're excited! 🎶 it's Symphony Week, next week & on September 19, we will host a woodwind quartet performance by members of #SymphonyNovaScotia at Murray Family Public Library in #Pictou at #deCosteCultureHub.Drop by & join us on Sat Sept 19, 2026 from 12:15pm to 12:45pm at the #Pictou library! 🎼 😊
Congratulations to #Pictou Library's Squishy Basket winner, Destry!
Thank you to everyone supporting our fundraising efforts.
For more information and how to donate please visit buff.ly/CrEjn7b
Thank you to everyone supporting our fundraising efforts.
For more information and how to donate please visit buff.ly/CrEjn7b
September 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations to #Pictou Library's Squishy Basket winner, Destry!
Thank you to everyone supporting our fundraising efforts.
For more information and how to donate please visit buff.ly/CrEjn7b
Thank you to everyone supporting our fundraising efforts.
For more information and how to donate please visit buff.ly/CrEjn7b
Writers' Get-together
Every Tuesday 6-8pm at the Trenton Library
Are you a writer? Are you looking for a creative boost and some community? Long-time published or just starting out, here's a chance to meet with other writers, talk over concepts, discuss ideas, get editing help, and everything else.
Every Tuesday 6-8pm at the Trenton Library
Are you a writer? Are you looking for a creative boost and some community? Long-time published or just starting out, here's a chance to meet with other writers, talk over concepts, discuss ideas, get editing help, and everything else.
September 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Writers' Get-together
Every Tuesday 6-8pm at the Trenton Library
Are you a writer? Are you looking for a creative boost and some community? Long-time published or just starting out, here's a chance to meet with other writers, talk over concepts, discuss ideas, get editing help, and everything else.
Every Tuesday 6-8pm at the Trenton Library
Are you a writer? Are you looking for a creative boost and some community? Long-time published or just starting out, here's a chance to meet with other writers, talk over concepts, discuss ideas, get editing help, and everything else.
With an emphasis on storytelling, this is not your typical writing workshop! Homebrew veteran Brian will take you through the planning, designing, and storytelling elements of how to create your own rpg campaigns.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 11am
Please call or email to register, seats are limited.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 11am
Please call or email to register, seats are limited.
September 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
With an emphasis on storytelling, this is not your typical writing workshop! Homebrew veteran Brian will take you through the planning, designing, and storytelling elements of how to create your own rpg campaigns.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 11am
Please call or email to register, seats are limited.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 11am
Please call or email to register, seats are limited.
This is the sixth month of The Library Club & everyone is having a great time!
This month we had Apple crisp as a treat! 😊
We do have room for more in #RiverJohn & #NewGlasgow libraries, if you would like to join us. For more information & to register, pls call (902)351-2599 or (902)752-8233. 🤓
This month we had Apple crisp as a treat! 😊
We do have room for more in #RiverJohn & #NewGlasgow libraries, if you would like to join us. For more information & to register, pls call (902)351-2599 or (902)752-8233. 🤓
September 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
This is the sixth month of The Library Club & everyone is having a great time!
This month we had Apple crisp as a treat! 😊
We do have room for more in #RiverJohn & #NewGlasgow libraries, if you would like to join us. For more information & to register, pls call (902)351-2599 or (902)752-8233. 🤓
This month we had Apple crisp as a treat! 😊
We do have room for more in #RiverJohn & #NewGlasgow libraries, if you would like to join us. For more information & to register, pls call (902)351-2599 or (902)752-8233. 🤓
👏 Congratulations to our Squishy fundraiser draw prize pack winner at the #Stellarton Library, Sarah Nairn! 😊
And many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket in our latest fundraising draw! 💗 More details coming soon, on our next fundraiser... 😉 🤓 📚️
And many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket in our latest fundraising draw! 💗 More details coming soon, on our next fundraiser... 😉 🤓 📚️
September 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
👏 Congratulations to our Squishy fundraiser draw prize pack winner at the #Stellarton Library, Sarah Nairn! 😊
And many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket in our latest fundraising draw! 💗 More details coming soon, on our next fundraiser... 😉 🤓 📚️
And many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket in our latest fundraising draw! 💗 More details coming soon, on our next fundraiser... 😉 🤓 📚️