Events

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!

This family-friendly event is free and open to…

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…

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…

Need a little help with a technology question? Maybe you're figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an e-mail address, or use Microsoft Word?

Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a…

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. 

All skill levels welcome.

This…

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.

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

All Ages

Drop in to our monthly stationery meet-up!

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy some dedicated time to catch up in your planner, write snail mail, journal, scrapbook, or work on anything that puts pen to paper. Whether you're tackling a creative…

Are you a newcomer looking for a place to practice your English?

The Library invites you to drop in every Saturday morning. Help yourself to a coffee or tea, enjoy a conversation with your friends, or meet new ones!

Everyone is…

Treat your little one to the experience of books, rhymes, songs, and the excitement of group play.

A caregiver must be present.

Ages 0-36 months, and caregivers.

Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.

Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming in the Year of the Horse!

There will be fun crafts and activities for the whole family.

Enjoy a cup of tea made during our Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony, make a Lucky Cat craft,…

Join us for a fun and interactive morning the whole family can enjoy, including stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and playtime.

Ages 0-5

Please note: There will be no program on January 24, 31, and February 21.

Need a little help with a technology question? Maybe you're figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an email address, or use Microsoft Word?

Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a helping…

Join us for a silly puppet show as two friendly monsters discover what Valentine’s Day means to them!

Ages 0-5

Free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the puppet show begins.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us by experiencing Jixiang Dance, a traditional art form - jixiang means "auspicious" in Chinese. This uplifting dance is more than movement; it is a cultural expression of gratitude, joy, and prosperity,…

Drop in to play and learn together! There'll be a selection of building toys and a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) based activity at each session.

All Ages (children under 8 must be with an…

Adventure awaits! Join us to play Dungeons and Dragons in the Library program room.

No experience is necessary, and registration is required.

Grades 8-12

In this talk, you will learn about dementia and getting a diagnosis. We will discuss the importance of early diagnosis, and what to expect before, during, and after an appointment.

In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia

Library puppet shows - where the puppets are always friendly and sometimes silly. 

Join us this week for a lively puppet show based on the book Here Comes Valentine Cat, followed by a story time and a vintage 16mm…

Adults, kids, and teens, drop by the Lou Duggan Creative Studio to experience science through hands-on activities in a fun and relaxed learning atmosphere. 

This Valentine's Day, come fall in love with an area of science! From physics…