Events

"I create from the space between worlds - the seen and the unseen, history and myth, memory and imagination. As an Acadian artist, my identity is shaped by a culture that lives through spoken word and ancestral memory. Yet, my voice…

Drop in to watch and converse with local artist, Kerry Mellett, as she paints live!

Kerry is an artist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where the beauty of everyday life fuels her creativity. She carries a sketchbook wherever she goes,…

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. 

Everyone is welcome.

This weekly…

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

Come and celebrate Pride! We're having a party and everyone is invited.

We’ll have a photo booth, scavenger hunt, mega colouring pages, crafts, and more.

Later in the afternoon, we will open the program room for BINGO, complete with music,…

Discover the joy of hand sewing in our cozy, beginner-friendly workshops; perfect for creatives of all levels. Whether you're new to sewing or refining your skills, our hands-on sessions teach the art of slow stitching.

Learn…

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…

It's puppet show time! Join us for a puppet show followed by a short 16mm film.

Please join us for a special screening of the film Of Borders, Barriers, and Bodies. The second film in the Wicked Bodies series, this work explores the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers to Canada as they navigate resettlement,…

Rated PG | 2025 | 1h 49min

Join us for Snow White. A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen.

Tickets given out 30 minutes before showtime.

Come and celebrate Pride with a BINGO party!

There will be decorations, lights, music, and of course, prizes.

Ages 5+

Check out our Carnival from 11:00AM -3:00PM.

Visiting the Library on a Saturday this summer? Drop into our program room and make a fun craft to take home.

Ages 5-12 (ages 5-7 require caregiver supervision)

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,…

Set off on a journey of imagination and discovery as local author Meghan Marentette brings her enchanting picture book Rumie Goes Rafting to life! You'll get the rare chance to hear Meghan read as well as the opportunity to see some of…

Play giant versions of your favourite games like Connect 4, Jenga, and more. Or play a regular-sized game from our board game collection.

Ages 5+

Explore your artistic side as we create colourful tie-dye creations that you can show off all summer long!

If you would like to tie dye a provided bandana please register one spot per child. Otherwise, bring your own clean white cotton…

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

This mentorship-driven literacy program is designed to pair Dalhousie student-athletes with children in elementary school for weekly reading sessions throughout the summer. 

The program involves one-on-one reading support and…

Calling young stitchers! Come learn the basics of hand-sewing and develop your fine motor skills, improve concentration, and have fun making a handmade craft.

This month, we'll be practicing our running stitch using cardboard stitch cards…

TD presents Celebrating African Heritage

Learn rhythms and grooves with Artist, Musician, Educator, and Humanitarian Dr. Henry Bishop. 

Perfect for children, this fun-filled workshop is designed so that everyone will learn to play…