Events
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From February 9 to March 21, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Halifax Central Library, showcases Deanne Fitzpatrick's art display titled "Holding Up the Moon."
Learn more about the artist and their work on our blog…
Craft Table: Eid al-Fitr
In ProgressAll day,Drop in any time to make an Eid themed card or craft. You'll find all the supplies you need at our colouring and craft table.
All Ages
Break-in Bag
In ProgressAll day,Solve the themed puzzles to unlock the bag of loot!
You have until the end of the day to unlock this bag. Use the clues provided to find the number code that will open the lock and free the loot.
Once opened, please return the bag and…
Paralympic Winter Games Watch Party
In ProgressAll day,We're bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the Library. Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Games.
Don't miss a single goal! This family-friendly…
Craft & Costume Swap Meet
In Progress,Bring down your unused costume pieces, wigs, props and supplies and trade or give away! All welcome even if you don't have anything to swap.
Do you have extra cosplay or crafting supplies lying around? Clear out your supply cabinet and…
Movie: Wicked
In Progress,Rated PG | 2025 | 2h 45min
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz: a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and…
Scrabble Club
In ProgressEnjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing Scrabble with other local game enthusiasts.
Whether you are a beginner or veteran of the game, everyone is welcome!
Please note that there are limited Scrabble boards…
Movie: Zootopia 2
In Progress,Rated G | 2025 | 1h 48min
In Zootopia 2, Judy and Nick join forces with eccentric beaver conspiracy buff Nibbles Maplestick to track down Gary and uncover the city's founding injustice - a case that will test their partnership, upend…
Acoustic Song Circle
In ProgressAre you an aspiring or experienced musician? Join our Sunday jam session. There will be all types of acoustic instruments and genres in play, and all musical skill levels encouraged.
Just come and try. No pressure or judgement. Music…
Drop by if you are someone who has experienced living with mental illness, is on the journey of recovering from mental illness, or cares about someone who struggles with mental wellness.
In partnership with Eastern Shore Mental Health…
Whirl Winds Musical Performance
In Progress,Alison and Patricia, the Whirl Winds, are a flute and clarinet duo from Halifax. They will be performing a series of lively Irish and British tunes in time for St. Patrick's Day.
In partnership with Whirl Winds
Youth Art Jam with The Youth Project
In Progress,Get creative in a space just for teens! Arts and crafts supplies will be available for you to use, bring a work in progress, or just hang out and get to know some new or familiar faces.
Pizza and light snacks will be served.
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Build with Legos
In Progress,Let your imagination run wild with the Library's LEGO collection.
Create some fun for the whole family. Or play a giant version of Tetris Tumble!
Ages 5+
How to Avoid the Cosplay Repair Table
In Progress,This panel of experienced cosplayers from Maritime Heavy Armour and the Halifax Cosplay Collective will talk about how to do repairs on the fly, how to build stronger so you don't need emergency repairs, and how to pack a repair kit for…
Get creative at home with our Take & Make crafts! Pick up a ready-to-go kit at the Library and enjoy a fun, hands-on project.
No registration needed. Just grab a kit while supplies last and let your creativity shine.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach…
Connect with the Public Health Early Years Team at the Library!
New families and babies are invited to stop by to connect with others and gain peer and community support. Caregivers and their babies can also meet and speak with a…
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Put your imagination to the test with our LEGO challenge. Participants will use LEGO bricks to complete fun, creative building challenges. Drop in and take on fun building prompts using LEGO bricks.
All skill levels are welcome, and…
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Halifax magician and Actual Wizard, Vincenzo Ravina, will show you some weird and wonderful things in his unusual magic show.
He will bestow luck to the unlucky, test out his Coincidence Machine, and try to divine the future.
Space is…
This community project invites seniors to participate in creating a collaborative art project together over the course of five weeks.
Artists Odessa Spore and Sarah Mosher will lead the group through the process of making an accordion book.…