Events
The Captain's Treasure
In ProgressAll day,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…
In the Sunroom: Full Circle by Judith Newman
In ProgressAll day,From July 5 to August 15, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Central Library, showcases Judith Newman's display titled Full Circle.
Captain's Cup: Dewey Decathlon
In ProgressAll day,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 wants you to get…
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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 wants you to get…
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?
Make a one-to-one appointment for Monday afternoons with our tech…
Are you a newcomer looking for a place to practice your English?
The Library invites you to drop in every Saturday morning. Help yourself to a coffee or tea, enjoy a conversation with your friends, or meet new ones!
Everyone is…
Don't let the kids have all the fun this summer! Grown-up Summer Camp gives adults the opportunity for play through the activities we usually reserve for children.
Each week, we'll enjoy classic camp crafts and games, all…
Drop in for a morning of stitchery and conversation.
You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources.
All skill levels welcome.
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Drop in to play and learn together! There'll be a selection of building toys and a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) based activity at each session.
All Ages (children under 8 must be with an…
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…
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It is time for our annual Teddy Bear Picnic! Bring your stuffies and cool off with stories, crafts, and more, all about bears and beaches.
Lewis the Mouse loves to sing when he's happy, but Clyde the Monkey is too nervous to join in. Will these best friends be able to sing together in the end?
Watch as this story comes to life on our puppet stage.
All Ages
Free tickets will…
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We are having a family Pride party!
Stop by for drag storytime with Rouge Fatale, face-painting, giant games, crafts, button-making, a treasure hunt, and more!
All Ages
In partnership with Eastern Shore Pride, Halifax Rec, and Foster…
Drop in and build something amazing with the provided building materials.
There will be Duplo, Magna-tiles, a train set, and our special wooden block collection.
All Ages (Children under 8 must be with an adult)
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Needle felting is the process of transforming animal fibres, like wool, into fabric using a special felting needle. It can be used to make ornaments, embellishments, jewellery, small toys, and so much more. In this workshop, you'll…
Join us for a morning of play with a variety of giant games to enjoy both indoors and outside on the lawn.
Some of your favourite table-top games are now much bigger, including Giant Tetris, Giant Yardzee and more.
All Ages.…
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Join us to engage in a unique "Living Library" program that celebrates the diverse voices and perspectives of our community members in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
A Living Library is a way for people to reach out and connect with…
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Drop in to our monthly stationery meet-up!
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy some dedicated time to catch up in your planner, write snail mail, journal, scrapbook, or work on anything that puts pen to paper. Whether you're tackling a…
If you're a musician and want to play with others, this is the space for you! Different levels of players and singers are welcome to this very relaxed jam, which aims to include people who don’t play by ear and need a bit of help.
All…
Join us each Saturday for an hour of fun, all summer long! We will explore different arts and crafts activities.
This week get crafty and make a feline friend!
Ages 5-12 (caregiver supervision required for ages 5-7)
