Events
Are you a chess player, or interested in learning more about chess? Come and join the club!
Chess Club creates a welcoming and supportive environment where all are welcome, beginner or experienced.
Join and share in the…
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Join us for some March Break fun and play BINGO with a chocolatey twist!
Lucky winners will walk away with chocolate bars.
Ages 13-18
Knit or crochet the night away with friends every Wednesday night. Join us to share patterns, tips, and learn from one another, along with lots of chatting and laughter.
All experience levels are welcome, from total beginners to…
Whether you are having a great day or a hard one, nothing can lift your spirits like the love of a dog.
With thanks to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Juno will be visiting the Library each Wednesday evening, looking for…
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw on your iPad? Maybe you bought a drawing tablet on a whim and have no idea how to use it?
Come hang out with us to learn! In this program, we will cover the basics of how to use your new art device…
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Across eight tumultuous months in 1887, Halifax’s Victoria School of Art and Design (today’s NSCAD University) moved from idea to vision to the cusp of reality.
Over the years, there have been various theories regarding…
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:
Housing Subsidy Applications (bring proof of income, lease,…
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Rated G | 2025 | 89min
Dog Man, half dog and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
All Ages
Tickets given out 30 minutes before showtime.
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Share some hands-on fun with art and science activities. Loose parts play encourages children to use their imagination, while experimenting with open-ended play. Enjoy a story to wrap up this fun morning of exploration.
Dress for a mess and…
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Keith Haring was one of the most well-known pop artists of his time. His colourful people, shapes and animals are still seen on clothing today.
He believed that everyone should see his art, so he worked hard to make sure it was…
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Babies need to dance!
Join us for a morning of family-friendly dance music and videos. All songs have been kindly provided by the inventor of Baby Raves and Toddler Techno, Lenny Pearce.
Ages 0-5
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…
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Let your imagination run wild with the Library's Lego collection! Create some fun for the whole family.
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See a story brought to life on our puppet stage!
Larry loves to garden and is happy to share with his best friend, Clarence. Both are in for a surprise when Clarence decides to plant his own garden of Smarties and Jello.
All Ages
Free…
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Drop-in and let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection.
There will be Duplo, giant foam blocks, wooden blocks, and more. From the littlest builder to the most masterful, build worlds of imagination at the…
Little Readers
CancelledHave fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing!
All activities, toys, and more have been specially chosen to engage and delight preschoolers.
Ages 2-5
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Join us for a special performance of a shadow puppet adventure!
Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before showtime. Space is limited. Groups must register by emailing Rebecca at fahier@halifaxlibrary.ca.
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Non-branch location: 12280 Highway 224, Middle Musquodoboit, NS, B0N 1X0
Get ready to move, make noises, and play. In this workshop, you'll have fun and learn how to perform in a scene.
Led by Dorian Arcturus-Lang, theatre…
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.
…Meet with professionals from Job Junction - Nova Scotia Works, your local Employment and Career Resource Centre, who can guide you in areas such as resumé building, interview skills, and networking.
Appointments are by registration only.
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