Events

"As a multicultural artist raised in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, I explore how my move to Halifax has drastically altered my sense of belonging and blurred the lines between my past and present lives. Revisiting family and familiar cities…

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…

Are you ready for our March Break Scavenger Hunt? There are 20 fantasy creatures posted throughout the library. Find them all, write down their names, and bring your sheet to the Welcome Desk for a prize!

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.

Rated PG | 2005 | 1h 55min

Come enjoy an oldie but goodie! Today's movie is The Incredibles. Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen…

Rated G | 2024 | 1h 40min

Inside Out 2

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who've long been running a…

Every Saturday, enjoy a fun activity where you can showcase your creativity while spending quality time together.

This family-friendly drop-in program is for all ages.

Enjoy quality family musical entertainment with acclaimed Kindie artist, ECMA nominee, and entertainer, Sue McBride.

Sue will whisk you away on a magical, musical journey to celebrate March Break in style.

Tickets will be given…

Leprechauns are loose on the children’s floor at the Library!

Can you catch them and collect all their magic words to claim your share of their Leprechaun gold? Afterwards, join us for some St. Patrick’s Day themed arts and crafts that you…

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…

Meet other caregivers for coffee, tea, and conversation while your baby, tot, or preschooler plays.

Older siblings of any age are welcome to attend.

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…

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

No registration required.

All Ages

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Scholastic Chess Association,…

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…

Nowruz (Persian: نوروز) is the Iranian or Persian New Year. It is a festival based on the Northern Hemisphere Spring Equinox, which marks the first day of a new year on the Solar Hijri calendar; this year, Nowruz will be celebrated on March…

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…

Sabrina Wolthers, Sportfish Development Officer, NS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture will be joining us!Whether you are new to fishing or interested in the local habitat, this is an opportunity to learn about sustainable fishing…

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.

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. 

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…