Events

"I create from the space between worlds - the seen and the unseen, history and myth, memory and imagination. As an Acadian artist, my identity is shaped by a culture that lives through spoken word and ancestral memory. Yet, my voice…

Come over to meet Rachel Smith RSW and Case Manager from the Beacon House Shelter. She will be at the Library on Wednesdays to provide housing support services.

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

Older siblings of any age are welcome to attend.

Drop into the Library for some social time with other new parents! The HRM Postpartum Peer Support Group is a group of new parents and babies who meet to socialize, play, and share parenting experiences.

Every second week, on…

Starting a business can be challenging. Let us guide you to resources that can help. Geared for the start-up entrepreneur, each one hour 1-to-1 information session is tailored to your business idea.

Topics can include:

A drop-in program for babies and their caregivers with stories, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Please call us to register large groups.

Ages 0-18 months

Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.

Build a castle or create the tallest tower! Anything is possible with our big blue blocks.

All Ages

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing!

There will be 30 minutes of storytime, followed by 15 minutes of play and social time.

Ages 0-5

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes…

Calm the mind and engage the body with outdoor morning chair yoga.

Begin your day with mindfulness and movement with this low-intensity practice. Learn how to increase strength and mobility through gentle, seated exercises, accessible for…

Dress for a mess and join the fun! Drop in and enjoy our activity stations, socialize with other caregivers, and stay for a story and a song or two!

Ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. Siblings of any age are welcome. 

Old clothes are…

Join us for an afternoon of knitting in a friendly, casual environment!

Knitters of all levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.

Join us in our monthly book club where we discover new authors, meet new people, and share insights.

This month, we will discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Enjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing Scrabble and Quiddler with other local game enthusiasts.

The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere will be enhanced by a tea and coffee break partway through the program.

Caregiver Support Groups are safe places for people in caregiving roles to come together regularly for mutual care and support. These confidential groups provide space to talk, listen, and share information, tips, and strategies. Groups are…

Join us for a knitting drop-in where you can bring your own knitting, knit for charity, and share tips and tricks with other knitters. Supplies are provided.

Everyone is welcome.

Calling all handcrafters of every 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 your…

Aphasia Café is a safe space where people with aphasia can join a caring supportive community to practice their communication skills, socialize, and build friendships that improve their overall quality of life.

Please contact Aphasia…

NR | 2016 | 1h 30min

Diagnosed with a rare form of Parkinson’s Disease, ailing theatrical legend Sir Michael Gifford (Brian Cox) is terminally ill. He’s also foul-mouthed, irascible, and highly resistant to the concept of allowing a…

Do you want to improve your strength, but are not sure where to start? This session will teach you safe ways to do strengthening exercises, use different types of equipment and how to progress these exercises on your own.

Please note that…

Join author Bex Tobin Fine as she reads her picture book, You Are Home. We'll explore the idea of home as not just a place but a feeling and create collaborative works of art as we draw visions of home for ourselves and others.