Events
Poetry Open Mic
Cancelled,Please join us for a poetry open mic at Halifax Central Library! Come enjoy the words of poets of all experience levels as they read from and perform their work.
Simply sign up at the door to participate!
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Join us as we wrap up our year of book club with a movie night, watching The Quiet Girl, based on the book Foster by Claire Keegan.
Read a book, meet a neighbour, join the discussion!
The JDS Book Club will resume meeting…
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Angélique tells the riveting story of slavery in Canada by focusing on the life and journey of enslaved woman Marie-Joseph Angélique, who was accused and convicted of burning down Montréal in 1734.
Created by Dr. Afua…
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Join us for the launching of Mystifying Moments: Stories and Poems by Nova Scotia Authors by the Evergreen Writers Group.
The group's call for otherworldly stories and poems generated 45 contributions, content that varies from inexplicable…
Looking for a way to connect with other readers?
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month to socialize and discuss your recent favourite reads. We're looking forward to hearing all about what you're reading!
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Join us once a month for a lively discussion of books, authors, and the joys of reading.
This month, we discuss The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
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This 4-part course is aimed at the beginner and intermediate fiction writer. During the 4 sessions, we'll take a practical approach to some of the common challenges writers face when embarking on a short story or a novel.
Session 1: Facing…
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Calling all women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the spotlight and claim their space with confidence and authenticity.
Join best-selling author Angélique Binet for a transformative discussion on her groundbreaking book, Are You…
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Canadian author and illustrator, Barbara Reid, is the Family Literacy Day Honorary Chair!
ABC LifeLiteracyCanada is presenting a special story time with Barbara Reid and we will be streaming the event.
After the story, Barbara will be…
Registration opens January 9 at 12:00am
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Join us for a Family Literacy Day event, with local author Jacqueline Halsey.
This years Family Literacy Day theme is Learn to be Green, Together. Jacqueline will be reading from her book, The Terrible, Horrible, Smelly Beach.…
Looking for a way to connect with other readers?
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month to socialize and discuss your recent favourite reads. We're looking forward to hearing all about what you're reading!
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The ancients lived a more relaxed and comfortable life without the influence of modern technology.
Join us to get up close with antiques from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912 AD）and to experience the…
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Join us once a month for a lively discussion of books, authors, and the joys of reading.
This month, we discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
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Please join us for a talk by the Nova Scotia Underwater Council on how and why they scuba dive. They will be discussing the most common type of local diving, levels of training, the gear they use, and more. Photos of underwater creatures…
Looking for a way to connect with other readers?
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month to socialize and discuss your recent favourite reads. We're looking forward to hearing all about what you're reading!
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
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Join us for once a month for a lively discussion of books, authors, and the joys of reading.
This month, we discuss A New Season by Terry Fallis.
Looking for a way to connect with other readers?
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month to socialize and discuss your recent favourite reads. We're looking forward to hearing all about what you're reading!