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 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…

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.

Join us for this drop-in session to learn about an interesting area of science through hands-on activities! We’ll have snacks and drinks to make for a fun and social learning atmosphere. 

All are welcome, including kids, teens, and…

Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day with us and knit away the morning!  We'll have a game of knitting bingo, light refreshments, great prizes, and some yarny giveaways.  

World Sea Turtle Day is June 16. Come to the Library to learn interesting facts about these animals and make your own turtle craft.

All materials provided.

Drop in at the Library for a fun activity every week. We will have art, STEM,…

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

Have you ever wanted to try weaving? Join textile artist, Ashley-Rose MacRae, as she demonstrates different weaving techniques. You will be able to practice on a frame loom and create your own small tapestry.

This workshop is intended for…

Rated PG | 2022 | 1h 42min

Come enjoy Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to…

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.

Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day by bringing your latest knitting project to Library. Stitch in the sun on the Front Plaza or get cozy on the fifth floor in the Living Room.

From 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the second floor Information…

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,…

Celebrate Indigenous History Month by making the turtles of Turtle Island (a name used by some Indigenous people for North America). We’ll have the supplies to make four types of turtles (flat felt, needle-felted, pompom, and polymer clay),…

Nova Scotia Math Circles is bringing some cool new board games to the Library!

The #1 objective of the elementary school math classroom is to get students to problem-solve, and board games are a celebration of problem-solving!

Join in…

Join us for “Strings of Heritage," a unique musical experience that blends the beauty of Chinese traditional music, storytelling, and hands-on interaction. This event is not just a concert - it’s an immersive journey into the world of…

Drop in for a meet-and-greet with community artist, Frank Forrestall.

Frank Forrestall is a globally recognized artist and the recipient of multiple awards. His work has garnered widespread acclaim for its unique fusion of Surrealism and…

In honour of Pride Month, please join us for a performance by the Women Next Door.

A lesbian-feminist a cappella choir based in Halifax, the Women Next Door sing about women's empowerment, lesbian visibility, queer rights, peace, love, and…

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

Did you know there are plenty of foraging opportunities in Nova Scotia, even here in the city of Halifax? Have you heard of the places you can explore by foot to smell, hear, watch, touch, (and maybe even lick!) nature?

Join Zonghua Ai, a…

It's time for Trains, Planes, and Automobiles! Join us for fun with train sets, paper airplanes, and toy cars.

All Ages