Events

The Captain has hidden a small treasure chest in the Library! There's no map and you'll need to search high and low if you want to find it.

When you find the treasure chest go to the customer service desk to tell us where you…

From July 5 to August 15, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Central Library, showcases Judith Newman's display titled Full Circle.

Calling all artists! Share your creativity with the community by designing bookmarks! Your creations will laminated and shared with the community at our Parade Cooling Station during the Summer Parade on July 18. 

Create…

Join us for our weekly summer challenge series. We will use our bodies and minds to finish creative and silly tasks to receive small prizes. Each week of the Captain's Cup will feature a different task!This week, the Captain has decided…

Join the Metro Machine Knitters at the Library! Here, you can learn, teach, and practice the art of machine knitting.

Anyone interested in the craft 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…

Drop-in to enjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing Scrabble and Quiddler with other local game enthusiasts.

All game supplies are provided.

Tea and coffee will be served partway through the program.

Come and celebrate Pride with the Library! We're having a party, and everyone is invited.

Bubbles, face painting, crafts, swag, and even cotton candy. There's something for everyone.

All Ages. Children under the age of 8 must…

Looking for a place to unwind on Wednesday afternoons? The Drop is your go-to hangout! Designed just for teens, this laid-back program offers a space to relax, connect with friends, and have fun after a long week.

Play video games, use…

Rated PG | 2024 | 1h 34min

The Summer Book follows nine-year-old Sophia (Emily Matthews) as she spends the summers at her family’s seasonal home on a tranquil isle in the Gulf of Finland, but this will be the first summer without…

Caring for a family/friend is a rewarding journey, but it can also be incredibly demanding and challenging. If you are a caregiver in the Eastern HRM, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Caregivers Nova Scotia invites you to join a monthly…

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Area for a fun-filled afternoon of all things crafty.

Each week, there will be lots of activities and crafts. Bring a friend or two and join in on the fun!

All supplies will be provided.

Ages…

Rated G | 2026 | 1h 45mins

Relax and enjoy an afternoon movie at the Library.

In Hoppers, a 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world…

Let's get outside!

Come play with our outdoor toys, games, sidewalk chalk, and more in our outdoor Library.

Though we always hope for sunshine with our fun time, outdoor play happens rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

All Ages

Caring for a family member or friend is a rewarding journey, but it can also be incredibly demanding and challenging. If you are a caregiver in the Eastern HRM, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Caregivers Nova Scotia invites you to…

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, share a photo, or use Microsoft Word?

You can make a one-to-one appointment with Library staff for all…

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all…

Get ready for summer fun at our painting studio session!

Dive into creativity, explore your hidden artistic side, and bring your ideas to life with support from the Library’s talented staff. No rules, no limits - just paint and express…

Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. 

You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. 

Ages 5-9

Learn about water while exploring science, technology, engineering, and math.

Remember those three billy goats trying to cross the river guarded by a troll? Build a bridge, or maybe a boat, or even improvise some life jackets to get them to…