Events

Small Strides gathers doodles, repeated words, and playful paper forms into drawings and risograph prints, trying to understand the gradual and unpredictable process of learning. 

In visiting the fuzzy zone between knowing and…

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.

This…

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…

Come in and start your day with a coffee or tea and some snacks. Sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snacks to go.

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! 

Ages 0-5

This program runs every Saturday from September 13 to December 6.

There is no program on October 4 and November 15.

This free certification course will teach you safe food handling practices to prepare you for work in the food service industry. It consists of two mandatory 4-hour workshops and an exam.

The course is fun and interactive and the vocabulary…

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…

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

All Ages

Are you brand new to sewing? In this workshop, you will practice the basics of machine sewing and begin a simple project.

All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so plan to arrive a little early.

This event is held in the…

On Saturday mornings, step into a world of fun and discovery!

In this exciting program, families will explore a variety of hands-on activities including arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and more, all in a prepared environment designed for…

Drop in at the Library where there will be hot drinks for the adults and toys, crafts and a Saturday morning activity for the kids.

Drop in for a STEM-themed morning as you test your senses with our Scent Lab. Stick around and search the branch for hidden pictures in the I-Spy.

Join the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club for an opportunity to learn chess in a fun atmosphere, play against others, take on new challenges, and develop your own strategies, guided by local experts.

Ages 5+

This program runs on…

TD presents Celebrating African Heritage

Would you like to become a Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator? This is what an innovator does:

Join the Adventurers' Guild and embark on epic quests in the world of Dungeons & Dragons!

This registered program is designed for youth - from first-time players to seasoned adventurers. Participants will solve puzzles, battle monsters, and…

Join Halifax community poetry journal, Open Heart Forgery, for an open mic event!

Bring your own poetry to share, or come just to listen and enjoy. Participants will have a maximum of 5 minutes at the mic.

In partnership with Open Heart…

Get ready to level up your crafting skills in our Mini Makers Library Lab! 

While we love cut, colour, and paste paper crafts at the Library, this drop-in makerspace is all about going beyond the usual craft materials and learning new…

Please join us for an afternoon of Halloween-themed KPOP fun! Come dressed up and watch Halloween-themed KPOP variety shows like SKZ Code and Going Seventeen. 

In partnership with HFX Stay

Hey kids, do you like science? What about technology, engineering, arts, and math?

Then come and join our fun and dynamic science education program! Each week, we will have a presentation based on a different weekly theme. We will…

Join us each Saturday for an afternoon of fun! From arts and crafts, to games and STEM activities, each week is a fun, new adventure.

Today we will craft cute creatures from paper tubes!

Ages 5-12 (Children 5-7 must be supervised by a…