Events

"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…

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…

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,…

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…

Aging Actively classes are created to be safe, inclusive, and accessible to all, including varying levels of ability, mobility, and those with any physical or cognitive limitations.

Class begins with a seated warm-up that is designed to…

This breaking/“breakdance” drop-in session aims to offer community-centred learning. The intention is to provide space to those willing to share their breaking knowledge and story, as well as promote Hip-Hop's 'Each 1, Teach 1'…

Join us for a craft-friendly movie night, where we leave the lights on so you can see your work in progress. Grab your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, sketchbook, spinning, or any lap-based project, and enjoy a movie with…

Are you a young professional, newcomer to Nova Scotia, individual transitioning careers, heading back to school, or simply someone looking to gain more connections, develop new skills, or assist and learn from your peers?

UPswap HFX hosts…

Please join us for Job Search Club, where professionals from Job Junction will guide you in areas such as resume building, interview skills, and networking.

In partnership with Job Junction

Calling all knitters and handcrafters of any 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…

Drop in to a chill spot to play board games or do some homework in a space put aside just for you.

We'll provide tables and chairs, you provide the knowledge. Please respect your fellow teens and keep the space quiet and tidy.

Join us to learn about popular website-building tools and basic principles of web design, and then get some practice building a site for yourself.

Entrepreneurs use websites to get their startups off the ground, and artists can create…

This month’s guest is Alex Cherry, whose work focuses on volunteer management strategy, large-scale event planning, and program facilitation.

Alex specializes in helping non-profits grow their volunteer programs and ensure that they are…

Join us in conversation with novelist and professor Randy Boyagoda, the University of Toronto’s Advisor on Civil Discourse for an exploration of dialogue, disagreement, and discourse in the 21st century.

Civil Discourse matters because it…

Hosted in-person and on Zoom by the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society

The arrival of the first Governor of Acadia accompanied by his secretary, Jean Ralluau in 1604, signalled the haphazard beginnings of an administrative structure that…

Have 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 3-5

Tickets will be given out 30…

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.