Events

Tom Richards is a musician with a kaleidoscopic range of work. A singer, low-brass specialist, pianist, composer, conductor, and producer, Tom performs with dozens of active projects.

Tom's newest offering, Monophilia is a triptych of…

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,…

Non-branch Location: Mobile Food Market - North Dartmouth

To celebrate Ramadan, we will be giving out lantern Take and Make kits at the Mobile Food Market. We will also have activity packs, Library swag, and a book giveaway to be…

Come on an adventure, explore, and make new friends in a fantastical world (and Sackville)!

No previous experience is needed. Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome.

Ages 10-12

This series will run weekly until April 22, pausing for…

Join BGC Greater Halifax to gather, relax, and enjoy the flow of creating! We'll paint as a group, learning and practicing painting techniques, while paying attention to our well-being, to encourage creativity and practice self-care. 

Shunbun no Hi, or Spring Day, is a public holiday in Japan that celebrates the spring equinox. We’re a few days early, but we have a special guest joining us at Teen Night to teach us origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.

Tuesday…

This breaking/“breakdance” drop-in session aims to offer community-centred learning. The intention is to provide space to those willing to share their breaking knowledge and story, as well as promote Hip-Hop's 'Each 1, Teach 1'…

Join us for a craft-friendly movie night, where we leave the lights on so you can see your work in progress. Grab your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, sketchbook, spinning, or any lap-based project, and enjoy a movie with…

Cole Harbour Library is hosting a monthly lunchtime program for anyone to join! We’ll bring something different to do each time, such as Bingo, board games, or crafts. Make sure to bring your lunch.

Missing the Pop-Up Library? You can…

Calling all knitters and handcrafters of any kind! Are you looking for a friendly place to sit and stitch? In need of a little guidance on your project? Or maybe you're new to town and want to connect with like-minded crafters?

Bring…

Drop in to a chill spot to play board games or do some homework in a space put aside just for you.

We'll provide tables and chairs, you provide the knowledge. Please respect your fellow teens and keep the space quiet and tidy.

Do you want to hone your skills and meet folks in your neighbourhood who share your interest in chess? Then come out to our weekly chess drop in!

No registration required.

All Ages

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Scholastic Chess…

Join our Chess Academy at the Library and master the game of chess through our Step by Step Learning Chess System, one of the world’s most innovative instructional programs.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your…

Join us for an exciting Teen Night at Halifax North every Wednesday evening!

Dive into a world of engaging programs, interactive activities, and delicious snacks. Whether you are into games, programs, or just hanging out with friends,…

Join us to learn about popular website-building tools and basic principles of web design, and then get some practice building a site for yourself.

Entrepreneurs use websites to get their startups off the ground, and artists can create…

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,…

Discover the beauty of acrylic painting using the night sky as your canvas!

No experience necessary.

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

Calling all teens! Come by the Library to connect with friends, explore new hobbies, and discover hidden talents.

Whether you love gaming, crafting, or just hanging out, there’s something for everyone. See you there!

Teens, drop into the Media Studio on the second floor to get creative and make some noise!

We've got guitars, bass, drums, keys, synths, mics, and a bunch of other things for you to experiment with.

No musical experience required.