Events

In October 1887, just as the new Victoria School of Art and Design prepared to open, and despite its early acceptance, even popularity, the seeds of decline were already present. 

The initial leadership remained, including Leonowens,…

Join us for this fun workshop learning how to make a traditional Proggy mat from old clothes, fabric, and coffee sacks.

Originating as a form of art of necessity, a Proggy mat is a traditional rag rug made by pushing short, thick…

Are you in need of housing support? 

The knowledgeable and friendly staff of Welcome Housing are on-site to help. They can help with a variety of housing needs including:

Join YMCA Nova Scotia Works for a personalized one-on-one session at the Library to get support with your job search. Our employment specialists can help you:

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…

Come learn English in a friendly group with other beginners who are just starting to learn English.

In this weekly class, you will practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening. You will learn words for everyday…

The Newcomer Reading Club is a welcoming space for all newcomers to improve their English reading and speaking skills. Each session will focus on a short story chosen to match participants’ language level and interest.Participants will…

A welcoming and open space to discuss death and the end of life. Feel free to sit with us and listen to accounts of "end of life" celebrations and personal stories of loss. You can share your own stories as you feel comfortable, too.

Many people in Nova Scotia find it challenging to access notary services, due to affordability, lack of availability in their community, or simply not knowing where to go.

The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia is hoping to help…

Do you have a shiny new piece of tech but you’re not sure how to use it? Need a little help figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an e-mail address, or use Microsoft Word?

Drop in to ask general technology questions, get assistance…

Halifax Regional Municipality is creating a Suburban Plan, which includes parts of Dartmouth. This plan will help shape where and how our communities grow.

Staff from the HRM Planning and Development Department will be on…

In this four-week session, you will learn that stress can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Together, we will learn about stress, explore how we experience stress, and practice a variety of skills you can use to reduce…

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…

Drop in to take part in a different crafting experience each week. It's an opportunity for all ages to get together and create.

All supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. 

All Ages

Children under the age of 8 must be…

Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality are facing more extreme weather, and it is important that people feel equipped and supported during these challenging or uncertain times. Emergency preparedness is about ensuring we have…

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…

In this four-session program, you will learn how stress can have significant impacts on your health and well-being. Together we will learn about stress, explore how we experience stress, and practice a variety of skills you can use to…

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…

TD presents Celebrating African Heritage

The Library and the Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Sisterhood presents Black Trivia Night, a fun evening of trivia for the Black community, focusing on Black health, history, literature, music and…

Craft and Chat is an opportunity to unwind, create, and connect with others in a fun, welcoming environment. We'll be playing with perler beads, while engaging in facilitated conversations about community and civic…