Events

Decorate for fall and Halloween with these precious paper pumpkins!

Every month we'll have craft kits for teens to take home. They can be found in the Teen Section while supplies last.

Drop in to pick up a Luskinikn Take Away Kit for Mi'kmaw History Month. Ingredients and the recipe are included for you to make and enjoy at home. 

In partnership with TD

You are invited to join our featured Sunroom artists for an exploration of abstraction, with works by Wayne Boucher, Susan Tooke, Sharon Irving-Kennedy, and Ted Lind.

If this Hallowe'en your child has either moved on from all things princesses, become a sudden fan of superheroes or outgrown their favourite costume, we are here to help.

Bring that gently-used costume (any size) you no…

Want to celebrate Mi'kmaw History Month? We have hidden 20 words in Miꞌkmawiꞌsimk (Mi'kmaw) throughout the Library. Find all 20, then come to the Information Desk on the first floor to receive a prize.

Let us hear you shout it: Dance is for everyone! Developed by Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), Sharing Dance with Older Adults is a safe and accessible dance program series that engages older adults in meaningful dance…

There are five key actions that can help you to live well as you age: staying socially and physically active, taking care of your mental health, learning new things, and changing how you think about aging.

Join us to explore these key…

Are you a newcomer who likes to knit or crochet? Would you like to connect with other knitters/crocheters? The Newcomer Knitting Circle is a fun space for knitters and crocheters to get together. 

Please note: This is not an…

Share some stories and get some hands-on fun with art and science activities. Loose parts play encourages children to use their imagination, while experimenting with open-ended play. 

Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Old clothes…

Share some stories and get some hands-on fun with art and science activities. Loose parts play encourages children to use their imagination, while experimenting with open-ended play. 

Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Old clothes…

Join us Thursday mornings to learn new stories, songs, and rhymes. While babies and toddlers play together, parents and caregivers have time to connect with one another.

Ages 0-2 years and caregivers. Older siblings are…

Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Musquodoboit Trailway with other book lovers, discussing your current reads and getting ideas for new ones.

We will meet at the Musquodoboit Trailway parking lot at 10:30 AM.

Weather dependent 

Getting started with your family tree? Book a free one-on-one consultation to get help with genealogy and family history research techniques and online resources. 

Topics may include: 

Civilization is a process, but also a fantasy. Founded in racial supremacy, the idea that civilization is a gift to be spread (by force if necessary) is the fundamental fantasy of colonialism. 

This course will study Ireland as a case…

Are you somewhat tech-savvy but looking to take your skills to the next level?

The ESMV Literacy Network will be at the Library to help you develop skills that are helpful for advancement in work, volunteer, and educational…

Get ready for Thanksgiving and Halloween by making your own crocheted pumpkin! 

Basic crochet skills are needed for this program. To be successful at this craft, you must be able to chain, single crochet, and weave in ends to…

Nutrition label reading made easy! You will learn to understand the numbers on food labels and practice your skills with real food examples. Learn to focus on nutrients that matter to your health goals.

In partnership with Halifax Peninsula…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Join Lawyers from Kennedy Scholfield Lutz for a seminar focused on the careful structuring of a Last Will in compliance with Nova Scotia Wills Act, Probate Act, and other pertinent law. 

The lawyers will explore strategies to minimize…

Hang out, meet new people, learn to make healthy snacks, and do STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities together. Each week, we will have a new theme.

Ages 4+