Events

Let's have fun with our Mini Con Drawing Contest!

Draw, colour, create, and then submit a copy for a chance to win a prize.

How to submit:

Drop off your drawing at Sackville Public Library, or email to sainfo@halifaxlibrary.ca

Note:…

The Library is working on creating 1,000 paper cranes - yes, 1,000! And we need your help.

Make a crane while visiting the Library, or take home supplies and bring them back on your next visit. If you'd like, you can write a wish on the…

Let's have fun with our Mini Con Comic Contest!

Draw, colour, create, and then submit a copy for a chance to win a prize.

How to submit:

Drop off your comic at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, or email to mh@halifaxlibrary.ca

Want to help your neighbourhood and the planet? This litter scavenger hunt makes it fun and easy.

Pick up your Scavenger Hunt template at the Library, along with gloves and a garbage bag. See how many different types of litter you can…

Hello to all Comic fans! Do you love to draw and make up stories? We want to see your creations!

Create, colour, and share a copy with us for a chance to win a prize. We plan to display entries in branch.

How to submit:

Drop…

Show off your best character design for a new superhero, villain, or other comic book character. 

Pick up an entry sheet at the Library and make sure to include info on your character like their superpowers, secret identity, and more!

Celebrate Mini-Con with a nerdy scavenger hunt featuring your favourite characters from books, TV, movies, and more!

Find all 20 characters hidden in the Library, then come to the Welcome Desk for your prize.

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! 

All activities, toys, and more have been specially chosen to engage and delight preschoolers.

Ages 3-5 

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! 

All activities, toys, and more have been specially chosen to engage and delight preschoolers.

Ages 3-5

Tickets will be given out…

Hang out, meet new people, and do STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities together.

Each week, we will have a new theme.

Ages 5-12

School is out, so let's do something fun! We'll have a variety of fun activities each Thursday after school.

Ages 6-9

How to participate

Register 1 spot per person on the website, or by calling us at (902) 865-8653.

Join us after school for a fun filled afternoon.

We'll have arts, crafts, computers, video games, and lots of fun with friends. Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest.

Ages 7-12

Build your own pan flute from simple materials and learn about the science of sound with this Take & Make kit. This kit is fun for kids and adults alike, and everything you'll need is included. No musical talents are required, just an open…

Calling all tweens! Join us for an awesome night at Halifax North on Thursday evenings.

Enjoy a variety of fun activities, cool programs, and tasty treats. This is your chance to connect with friends, explore new interests, and have a blast…

Do you want to learn to play this ancient game of strategy and skill? Do you want to hone your skills and meet folks in your neighbourhood who share your interests? Then come out to the weekly chess drop-in.

No registration required.

All…

Do you love graphic novels and manga? Then this is the book club for you! 

Join us for a fun evening discussing some of our favourite graphic novels. Read one or all of the titles: 

Whether you're a beginner or an expert knitter, hooker, crocheter, embroiderer, spinner, felter or other type of needle crafter, bring your supplies to the Library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft nuts.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for little ones and their caregivers.

Ages 0-3

Spend your PD day at the Library with Alliance Française for a bilingual artsy drop-in. There will be crafting, colouring, and great conversation. All supplies provided.

This program is a great way for kids to practice…

Library Café is a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy some Library time together.

Kids can engage with a STEM-based activity, be creative with a fun art project, and play board games with friends and family.

While the kids…