Events
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From February 9 to March 21, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Halifax Central Library, showcases Deanne Fitzpatrick's art display titled "Holding Up the Moon."
Learn more about the artist and their work on our blog…
Craft Table: Eid al-Fitr
In ProgressAll day,Drop in any time to make an Eid themed card or craft. You'll find all the supplies you need at our colouring and craft table.
All Ages
Break-in Bag
In ProgressAll day,Solve the themed puzzles to unlock the bag of loot!
You have until the end of the day to unlock this bag. Use the clues provided to find the number code that will open the lock and free the loot.
Once opened, please return the bag and…
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…
Get "hooked" on rug making every Tuesday morning with a warm, welcoming group of rug hookers.
Newbies and seasoned rug-hookers alike are invited. Feel free to share your rug-hooked works and techniques, or simply come to chat, learn, and…
Are you in need of housing support?
The knowledgeable and friendly staff of Welcome Housing are on-site to help. They can help with a variety of housing needs including:
Housing Subsidy Applications (bring proof of income, lease, direct…
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Do you have the luck and cleverness to catch a leprechaun? Join us at the Library for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration full of mischievous fun!
Kids will test their luck with leprechaun-inspired games and playful challenges before designing…
Drop in for a morning of play, songs, stories, rhymes, and music.
In this program, free play is followed by a short story time. Caregivers will have a chance to connect while the little ones play.
Twice a month, there will be a visit…
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Halifax magician and Actual Wizard, Vincenzo Ravina, will show you some weird and wonderful things in his unusual magic show.
He will bestow luck to the unlucky, test out his Coincidence Machine, and try to divine the future.
Space is…
Let us hear you shout it: Dance is for everyone!
Developed by Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), Sharing Dance with Older Adults is a safe and accessible dance instruction series that engages older adults in meaningful dance…
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Join us for stories, songs, and social playtime. You will find space and activities for babies and toddlers alike.
Ages 0-5
Older siblings are welcome to tag along, too.
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It's a great day for a parade! Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or something else, come join the celebration.
Bring your tots for an extra special story time and celebrate the day with an after-story craft and marching parade…
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Looking for something fun, educational, and exotic? Look no further!
The 6 Day Zoo will be at the Library to introduce you to a few friends, and teach you about reptiles and mammals from all over the world.
Registration required.
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This spectacular Mad Science show will thrill audiences with impressive science experiments, including foggy dry ice storms.
You'll be amazed by the dazzling effects of fire and the mystifying transformations of ice!
Ages 5+
In…
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Join us for some St. Patrick’s Day themed arts and crafts that you can take home to enjoy all month long.
All Ages (little ones with a grown-up to help)
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In this program, babies and tots hear stories, songs, rhymes, and interact with other babies.
Parents and caregivers learn new songs and fun things to do with baby, and have some social time with other grown-ups.
Ages 0-2 years (older…
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Shadow puppets are a tradition in countries like China and Indonesia, where they are used to tell cultural stories.
Join us to learn how to make shadow puppets out of black bristol board and rods to tell your…
Get "hooked" on rug making every Tuesday afternoon with a fun group of rug hookers.
You can come share your rug-hooked works and techniques, or simply come chat and appreciate the art.
In partnership with Eastern Shore Matters
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Join Nature Nova Scotia for a fun-filled, bird-themed adventure for youth and families!
Participants will learn what makes a bird a bird, where they live, and how they survive in our local environment. Kids…
Bring a friend or two and join us for a 2-part series learning the basics of Dungeons and Dragons.
In this introduction, you will learn about creating a character, some of the basic rules of the game, and trying out your…