Events

From December 21 to January 31, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Halifax Central Library, showcases Gerard McNeil's display titled "Extractions."

This series of images presents the viewer with a kind of visual dialogue between real…

Join us in spreading some love this February!

We're collecting Valentine's Day cards to distribute to members of our Spryfield Community. Draw a picture or write a letter, send a joke, poem, or just some well wishes.

Make a card…

Whether you're new to the fiber arts, or are a seasoned pro, join us for our weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider. The choice is yours!

Bring along your own project to work on or use our supplies to get…

reachAbility staff will be at the Library to offer drop-in assistance with resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and career planning.

For more information, please contact reachAbility at (902) 429-5878 or…

Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snack to go.

Have you ever thought about the connection between what you eat and how you feel?

Food choices and eating habits can affect mood, but how you feel can also influence what you eat. What's good for your body is good for your mood!

In…

Come in and start your day with a coffee, tea, and some snacks. Sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snacks to go.

Non-branch Location: North Preston Community Centre, 44 Simmonds Road

Once a month, join the Preston Township Read and Discuss Book Club for an afternoon of fun and great literary conversation.

This month, we are reading She Didn't See It…

Join us for a cup of coffee or tea while you enjoy a weekly afternoon of fun!

Have your pick of many types of games available in the Library collection, such as Sequence, Mahjong Tiles, and Bananagrams - or bring a favourite of yours…

Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class is truly for everyone: all ages, all abilities. This class will awaken your body-breath connections, mobilize your joints,…

Do you want to feel more steady and confident on your feet? Balance Basics is a two-week program that will give people strategies to improve their balance and prevent falls. Each session includes exercise and group discussion. Participants…

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

Interested in improving your French? Come join our Beginner’s French Conversation group and start speaking with confidence.

This friendly, low-pressure group is perfect for anyone starting their French journey. We will focus on simple…

You're invited to participate in one of our quick book nook challenges! 

Make a quick stop at our book nook table and accept the challenge. It'll take less than 10 minutes, and you might win a prize. Every week we'll try a…

Join us on Friday afternoons as we learn and play chess together. This program is for folks of all ages and all experience levels - from chess masters to first timers, Central’s Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to come in and…

Need a little help with a technology question? Maybe you're figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an e-mail address, or use Microsoft Word?

Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a…

Drop in for a morning of stitchery and conversation.

You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. 

All skill levels welcome.

This…

Come in and start your day with a coffee or tea and some snacks. Sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snacks to go.

Join us to experience Jixiang Dance, a traditional art form from Tibet - Jixiang means "auspicious" in Chinese. This uplifting dance is more than movement; it is a cultural expression of gratitude, joy, and prosperity, believed to bring…

Are you a newcomer looking for a place to practice your English?

The Library invites you to drop in every Saturday morning. Help yourself to a coffee or tea, enjoy a conversation with your friends, or meet new ones!

Everyone is…