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Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons.
Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean ([email protected]).
For more information email [email protected].
 
CBRL’s Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver.

Dates & Times

November
Tue Nov 10 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tue Nov 17 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tue Nov 24 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
December
Tue Dec 1 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tue Dec 8 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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Visiting Cape Breton Island in the Winter: What to Know Before You Go

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Cape Breton Island Travel Update

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