Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries

Community Arts Studio Stitched Bird Ornaments
2026-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 (America/St_Johns) | Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West Street, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 0C1, Canada
Community Arts Studio : where coming together and creativity go hand in hand! Gather your friends and family to embark on a journey of imagination and artistic exploration! Each week will be a different workshop, guided by a wonderful local artist in a series of different mediums: for the month of February, we will have artist Maxine Brake leading a series of sewing and textile based workshops!
This week, Maxine teaches participants how to create their own charming felt bird character ornament, learning basic hand-stitching and embellishment techniques while crafting a unique, whimsical keepsake to take home.
Registration required using the Rotary Arts Centre Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/workshops-4474693
Community Arts Studio is presented by the Rotary Arts Centre in collaboration with Corner Brook Public Library and The Homeschoolers Of Western Newfoundland Group

Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 - Watch Parties & Screenings
2026-02-07 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 14:30 - 16:30 | St. John’s – A.C. Hunter Public Library, 125 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Join us as we cheer on Team Canada for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 !
Friday Feb 6 @ 3:30pm – Opening Ceremonies – Watch Party
Saturday Feb 7 @ 11:00am – Speed Skating Watch Party
Saturday Feb 7 @ 2:30pm – Curling Canada vs Estonia
Tuesday Feb 10 @ 3:30pm – Women’s Hockey Canada vs USA
Saturday Feb 21 @ 2:30pm – Gold Medal Curling

Creative Club- Ages 5+ Clarenville Public Library
2026-02-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Clarenville Public Library, 98 Manitoba Drive, Clarenville, NL, A5A 1K7, Canada
Have a creative side? Love making art and doing crafts? We have the program for you! Join us afterschool on Tuesday afternoons for Creative club! Please register for the sessions you’d like to attend
3-4pm (After-school) Ages 5+

Blow Me Down Mat Makers
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Lark Harbour Public Library, 148 Main Road, Lark Harbour, NL, A0L 1H0, Canada

Association for New Canadians (ANC)- English Language Conversation Café
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Gander Public & Resource Library, 6 Bell Place, Gander, NL, A1V 1X2, Canada
Grander Public Library – Everyone is welcome to join! The evening ECC includes friendly and open conversation where we often color and play card games to get to know each other. Gander ANC alternates between a craft ECC and board game ECC.
The craft ECC is for anyone who wishes to participate with a creative project of their own. Supplies for crochet and knitting are provided, but you are not limited to this one activity.
Gander ANC looks forward to seeing you attend.

Romancing the Rock: A Romance Writer’s Panel
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | St. John’s – A.C. Hunter Public Library, 125 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Always wanted to write a romance novel? Need some tips from the experts? Join us and 4 romance writers for an evening of creative conversation and romantic ruminating.Adults only.
Our authors are:
USA Today bestselling author, Victoria Barbour –Visit her site
Historical Romance author, Jane Maguire – Visit her site
Historical Romance author Melanie Martin –Check her out
Internationally bestselling, award winning author, Kate Robbins – Check her out on Amazon

Art Group
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Conception Bay South Public Library, 10 Remembrance Square, Conception Bay South, NL, Canada
Drop into the Conception Bay South Public Library community room with any art project you are working on!
This is a group for adults.

Community Arts Studio Stitched Valentines
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West Street, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 0C1, Canada
Community Arts Studio : where coming together and creativity go hand in hand! Gather your friends and family to embark on a journey of imagination and artistic exploration! Each week will be a different workshop, guided by a wonderful local artist in a series of different mediums. For the month of February, we will have artist Maxine Brake leading a series of sewing and textile based workshops!
This week, join Maxine in creating embroidered and embellished Valentine Hearts, creating charming hearts perfect for hanging, gifting, or assembling into a festive wreath! A handmade tokens of love for someone special!
Registration required using the Rotary Arts Centre Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/workshops-4474693
Community Arts Studio is presented by the Rotary Arts Centre in collaboration with Corner Brook Public Library and the Homeschoolers of Western Newfoundland Group

Ramadan Storytime
2026-02-13 15:30 - 17:00 | St. John’s – Marjorie Mews Public Library, 12 Highland Drive, St. John's, NL, A1A 3C4, Canada
Come join the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador for a special storytime and craft about Ramadan. Best suited for ages 4-12.

Community Arts Studio Appliqué Landscapes
2026-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West Street, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 0C1, Canada
Community Arts Studio : where coming together and creativity go hand in hand! Gather your friends and family to embark on a journey of imagination and artistic exploration! Each week will be a different workshop, guided by a wonderful local artist in a series of different mediums: for the month of February, we will have artist Maxine Brake leading a series of sewing and textile based workshops!
This week, Maxine will guide you in creating a charming two-dimensional appliqué landscape by layering fabric pieces to form a textured, colourful scene, perfect for wall art or a decorative textile project
Registration required using the Rotary Arts Centre Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/workshops-4474693
Community Arts Studio is presented by the Rotary Arts Centre in collaboration with Corner Brook Public Library and The Homeschoolers Of Western Newfoundland Group

Write Around The Corner with Hannah Jenkins
2026-02-21 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | St. John’s – A.C. Hunter Public Library, 125 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
Join writer and staff member Hannah Jenkins in this engaging monthly writing group. Come together to share your projects, gather fresh ideas, and connect with fellow writers.
This creative writing group and feedback circle aims to provide constructive critiques on your work and foster an exchange of ideas among writers. To respect everyone’s time, we kindly request that participants limit the material they bring to each meeting and, whenever possible, share their writing with the group beforehand to minimize reading time during the session.
Please send your submissions to writearoundthecornergroup@gmail.com​.
Overall, the goal of this program is to unite writers, encouraging new connections while offering and receiving inspiration, feedback, and advice on their works in progress (WIPs).

Community Arts Studio Button Art
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Corner Brook Public Library, 4 West Street, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 0C1, Canada
Community Arts Studio : where coming together and creativity go hand in hand! Gather your friends and family to embark on a journey of imagination and artistic exploration! Each week will be a different workshop, guided by a wonderful local artist in a series of different mediums. For the month of February, we will have artist Maxine Brake leading a series of sewing and textile based workshops!
This week, Maxine will help attendees discover the creative potential of buttons in this hands-on workshop! Learn to transform everyday buttons into unique works of art, including jewelry, brooches, and playful collages.
Registration required using the Rotary Arts Centre Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/workshops-4474693
Community Arts Studio is presented by the Rotary Arts Centre in collaboration with Corner Brook Public Library and the Homeschoolers of Western Newfoundland Group

The Story of Ferdinand with the Atlantic String Quartet
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | St. John’s – A.C. Hunter Public Library, 125 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL, A1B 3A3, Canada
St John’s – A.C. Hunter The story of everyone’s favourite flower-loving bovine – accompanied by the musical stylings of the ASQ. Join us as our library storyteller share this timeless classic accompanied by our friends from the NSO (Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s ASQ) What a great way to spend the morning . All ages! No registration!
