Events

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…

Meet with professionals from Job Junction - Nova Scotia Works, your local Employment and Career Resource Centre, who can guide you in areas such as resumé building, interview skills, and networking.

Appointments are by registration only.

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 Microsoft Word?

Drop in to ask general technology questions, get assistance…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Join us for a relaxed, social, fun crafting event!

This month, we are creating a stained glass look with Sharpies, Isopropyl Alcohol, and 6" x 8" ceramic tiles. 

Hang out, meet new people, and do STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities together.

Each week, we will have a new theme.

Ages 5-12

Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different.

This week we will make Guatemalan Worry Dolls and Mexican Ojo de Dios.

Ages 6-9

Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. Today, we will be using upcycled materials to create our own unique bug collages! Beetles, spiders, and ants, oh my!

We'll have arts, crafts, computers, video games, and lots of fun with…

Drop in to take part in a different crafting experience each week. It's an opportunity for all ages to get together and create.

All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome. 

All Ages

Children under the age of 8 must be…

Calling all teens!

Drop in to the Media Studio on the second floor to get creative and make some noise. We've got guitars, bass, drums, keys, mics, and a bunch of other stuff for you to experiment with.

No musical experience…

Try your hand at the art of knot tying: macramé. Make a rainbow wall hanging in the colours of your favourite Pride flag to show yourself or your support.

Club Queirdo is Cole Harbour’s Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet…

Unwind with us on Thursday evenings as the sun sets and the creativity kicks in. Grab some snacks, dive into crafts and games, and let the magic happen.

Whether you're here to chill, create, or just munch, it's all free and all fun.

Ages…

Are you looking for the next coolest thing to do on your Thursday night? Look no further!

Every Teen Night, we get up to something different. Maybe you’re into video games, board games, or movies? What about arts and crafts? Or maybe you…

Do you want to learn to play this ancient game of strategy and skill? Do you want to hone your skills and meet folks in your neighbourhood who share your interests? Then come out to the weekly chess drop-in!

No registration required.

All…

You've reached the top of Library programming - where your opinions and ideas matter and are heard.

Each week will be a different activity and you get to chose them! We're talking games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and…

Unwind and get creative at Teen Craft Night! Come hang out, meet new people, and work on fun, hands-on projects in a laid-back space.

No experience needed! Just bring your creativity (or curiosity) and enjoy making something cool to take…

Whether you're a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the Library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.

Help will be on hand for…

Drop in for an evening 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…

Thursday night is WTN (Woodlawn Teen Night) at the Library!

Join us each week to learn new skills, meet people, enjoy some snacks, play games, or just relax. Each week, we'll be up to something new and we'll provide everything you need to…

Please join us for a monthly public lecture featuring artists presented by NSCAD University’s Public Lecture Series. This month's lecturer is: Cassils

Prominent Canadian transgender artist Cassils will discuss their latest work regarding…