Events
Halloween Costume Drop-off
In ProgressAll day,Halloween costumes are often single-use purchases. Your child loved their Elsa costume last year, but this year they're too big for it. Or they'd rather be a Ninja Turtle.
Bring that gently-used costume you no longer want to…
Outside | Inside
In ProgressAll day,In this photography exhibit, Adam Lanigan attempts to look at the city differently than he has in the past - stepping forward to get up close and personal to find little scenes, abstract shapes, and vignettes reflected in storefront…
Mi'kmaw Language Scavenger Hunt
In ProgressAll day,Come and see if you can find all the Mi'kmaw words hidden around the Library with this fun scavenger hunt celebrating the Mi'kmaw language.
Halloween Costume Giveaway
In Progress,Join us for our Halloween Costume Giveaway!
We have gathered gently-used costumes from the community to share with you.
If you bring any gently-used costumes (any size) that you no longer want we will give them away as…
Community Eats: Coffee Corner
CancelledCome 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.
In partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia
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,…
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…
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, bring your knitting or other needlecraft to the Library every Thursday night. You'll enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other knit nuts and crafting enthusiasts.
Expert knitters will be…
Practice English and make new friends by joining the Dartmouth Newcomer Choir! This fall, we are excited to host the Dartmouth Newcomer Choir at Alderney Gate Public Library on the second Thursday of each month.
If you want to try it…
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.
In partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia and Building Futures Cafe
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.
In partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia
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PG | 2012 | 1h 32min
In ParaNorman, a misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
Free tickets given out 30 minutes before showtime.
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Drop in for some fun together, we'll have board games, floor games, big games, small games! Bring your friends, make some friends. It's all fun and games!
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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…
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Rated 14A | 1999 | 1h 28min
I'm scared to close my eyes, I'm scared to open them...
Join us for a special after-hours screening of this Halloween classic!
In October 1994, three students venture into the forest to make a documentary about…
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Rated PG | 1993 | 1h 36min
In Hocus Pocus a teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.
Tickets…
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood dance with the AGNI Dance Crew! Join us for an exciting workshop where we blend the electrifying beats of Indian hip-hop with the mesmerizing rhythms of cinematic music. Led by our talented…
Registration requiredRegister for event
Spend your Saturday afternoons playing “the royal game” with other chess enthusiasts at this drop-in program.
All Ages
Let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection. Create some fun for the whole family.
All Ages
Calling young stitchers! Come learn the basics of hand-sewing and develop your fine motor skills, improve concentration, and have fun making a handmade craft. This month, we'll be gearing up for Halloween by hand stitching a Jack-o-Lantern.…