Annapolis Valley Welcome Network

06/02/2026

This is a if loss for our community.

Due to severe and ongoing funding shortfalls, the AVRL needs to reduce service levels in order to stabilize the system.

On July 20, 2026, the following 5 AVRL branches will close:

Hantsport
Kentville
Lawrencetown
Middleton
Port Williams

In order to complete the process of restructuring, and to support our staff through this difficult transition, all AVRL locations and AVRL drop boxes will be closed from June 1 - 14, 2026.

Regular service at all locations will resume as of Monday, June 15, 2026.

All due dates and holds will be suspended. We ask that you please keep all your library materials with you until June 15th when regular service including drop boxes will resume.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to the public during this time.

If you have concerns about these branch closures and service reductions and their impact on you or your community, we encourage you to reach out to your local MLA and the Ministry of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

For more information, please visit www.valleylibrary.ca/news/service_changes/

05/25/2026

📢 We’re Moving!

NS Works – Community INC is temporarily relocating to County Fair Mall beginning June 1st!

🕒 Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

📞 Contact: (902) 679-7469 or email [email protected]

Please note: this is a temporary move, and we look forward to continuing to support our community from our new location.

Monday, May 25th and Tuesday May 26th we will be at the Space and Company - 10 Webster Street from 9 am - 4 pm.

05/25/2026

Join the Valley Regional Enterprise Network for an Intercultural Workplace Training session with Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS).

This interactive session will explore intercultural understanding in the workplace and provide valuable insights to help strengthen team cohesion, build intercultural awareness, and support employee retention.

The session will be led by Paul Pickering, Coordinator for the Intercultural Workplace Program at ISANS, who works with employers and organizations across Nova Scotia to foster more inclusive and welcoming workplaces.

When: June 1
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Place: Municipality of the County of Kings

Bring your questions and perspectives — there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion and shared learning.

Register today and join the conversation. https://ow.ly/zMT250Z08Hh

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

We're Hiring! Summer Student from May to August to help us build our community! Full job ad here: https://www.goodwork.ca/jobs/summer-student-jobs-summer-student-positions-75999

05/05/2026

Check out our May Program Calendar!!

** Please note: The 2SLGBTIA+ Wellness Group start date has been posted to Fri, May 22nd from 3-4:30pm due to staff illness**

01/20/2026

Be sure to register for our upcoming session in partnership with ISANS: Intercultural Understanding in the Workplace.

Join us on February 5 from 1–4 PM at the Windsor Legion for an engaging session focused on building understanding, strengthening workplace relationships, and fostering inclusive work environments.

All are welcome — we look forward to seeing you there.

01/20/2026

Come and warm up around a wonderful meal with excellent company! Tomorrow night at community supper: Chicken pesto pasta and chickpea pesto pasta! see you then!