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…
Paralympic Winter Games Watch Party
In ProgressAll day,We're bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the Library. Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Games.
Don't miss a single goal! This family-friendly…
The 2026 March Break Chess Tournament
In Progress,In partnership with the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club, this tournament offers three levels of play: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Online advance registration is required.
Registration for the tournament opens on February 17.
Please…
Build & Play
In Progress,We are bringing out every building toy we have in our collection for you to enjoy. Build and create all day long!
Ages 5+ (or younger with adult supervision)
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Let’s celebrate Nowruz at the Library.
Nowruz meaning “new day” in Persian, is far more than just the start of a new year - it is an ancient celebration of life, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness. It marks the first day of…
Dav Pilkey Day
In Progress,Join us for a fun-filled afternoon all about Dav Pilkey, author of Captain Underpants and Dog Man! Kids will enjoy activities inspired by his silliest books, including crafts and games.
All Ages
Build with Big Blue Blocks
In Progress,Our Big Blue Blocks are out!
Drop in and see what you can build. Will you make a bus, a castle, a fort, or maybe a reading cave?
Let your imagination run wild with these unique light-weight foam building blocks. Fun for the whole family,…
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Join the Canadian Association of Magicians' National Champion, Patrick Drake, for a fun-filled morning of magic and tricks.
You will be amazed...you will be baffled!
This show is best suited for Ages 6+
Tickets will be given out 30… Saturday Kids Drop-in
Cancelled,Join us each Saturday for an hour of fun! From arts and crafts to games and STEM activities, each week is a fun new adventure.
Ages 5-12
Please note that kids ages 5-7 require caregiver supervision.
Special featured movies will be…
Creative Studio DIY Drop-in
In ProgressDrop 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…
Mini Makers Drop-in
CancelledGet 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…
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TD presents Celebrating African Heritage
Join us for a lively, musical performance with local pop and soul artist Julia Tynes! She’ll sing and share the stories of the Black musical legends who shaped Motown, R&B, pop, soul, and rock,…
Drama Llamas
In ProgressBring a friend and come and hang out at the Library in a safe and supportive space, make new friends, and meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens.
Allies are also welcome to attend.
At each meet-up, we will do a different activity: paint, draw, play…
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Rated PG | 1998 | 1h 43min
Join us for our first-ever Teen Movie Club movie screening!
We will be viewing the 1998 science-fiction comedy The Truman Show. Starring Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who is living totally unaware of…
Songwriting with Elsa Jayne
Cancelled,Explore the craft of songwriting with Anishinaabe singer-songwriter, Elsa Jayne. Guided by indigenous teachings and playful prompts, participants will create songs and exercise their creative abilities together.
A proud member of…
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We're bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the Library. Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Games.
Don't miss a single goal! This family-friendly…
Join us on an adventure through space! In this silly puppet show, aliens Lonnie and Francis travel to Earth to study the mystery of underpants.
All Ages
Free tickets will be given out 30 mins before the puppet show begins.
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Bring down your unused costume pieces, wigs, props and supplies and trade or give away! All welcome even if you don't have anything to swap.
Do you have extra cosplay or crafting supplies lying around? Clear out your supply cabinet and…