Events

At the heart of every great conversation, friendship, and connection is a warm cup of coffee. Our coffee program is more than just a place to enjoy a delicious brew - it’s a space where people from all walks of life come together,…

"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!

Let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection and create some fun for the whole family.

We'll give you a big old pile of dinosaur bones. It's your job to put them together.

You could make a real dinosaur's skeleton, or invent a creature of your own!

Laughter yoga combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing, increasing oxygen to the body and brain. 

Studies have shown that the brain does not recognize the difference between real laughter and fake laughter, allowing us to…

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…

Are you an aspiring or experienced musician? Join our Saturday jam session. There will be all types of acoustic instruments and genres in play, and all musical skill levels encouraged. 

Just come and try. No pressure or judgement.…

Connect with the Public Health Early Years Team at the Library!

New families and babies are invited to stop by any time between 10:00 - 11:30 AM to connect in a community space and gain peer and community support.

Caregivers and their…

Start your week with our Baby and Tot program designed just for little ones! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and playtime for little ones and their caregivers.

Ages 0-18 months

Explore all the colours of the rainbow with our colour filled sensory tray, discover with rainbow window art, hear a rainbow story time and engage in colourful play, it's another exciting week for your preschool child.In this…

Join us at the Library for fun English Language Learning group sessions to improve your English skills and maybe even make some new friends. The group sessions will have practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

A…

Meet with support staff from Nova Scotia Legal Aid for assistance with general information on family law and child protection issues. Legal Aid staff can assist with applying for Nova Scotia Legal Aid services, questions about court…

This winter, join dance artists from the local dance company Mocean Dance to expand your dance practice and engage in a creative process.

Together, you will engage in artful play, explore storytelling through dance and drama tools, move…

Join us for all things textile in this DIY sewing and needlework drop-in. You can sew or stitch to your heart’s content. We have sewing machines and a serger, as well as lots of embroidery, knitting (including a yarn winder), crochet,…

Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon! We'll have arts, crafts, games, and lots of fun with friends. 

Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest!

Ages 5-12

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where we will combine elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to explore our creativity and make something amazing.

Ages 7-12

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters,…

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, set up an e-mail address, or use Word?

Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your…