Events

Calling all artists! Share your creativity with the community by designing bookmarks! Your creations will laminated and shared with the community at our Parade Cooling Station during the Summer Parade on July 18. 

Create…

An end-of-program performance, a chance to hear new voices and ideas in music and movement, and a celebration of creating in the moment. A highlight of every summer in Halifax, not to be missed!

In partnership with Creative Music Workshop…

Drop in and build something amazing with the provided building materials. Every week, we will have something different to build with.

All Ages (children under 8 must be with an adult)

Unstructured play allows children to foster creativity…

Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic, and you're invited!

Grab your favourite stuffed animal and join us for a Teddy Bear Picnic! We'll sing songs together, read some stories, and enjoy some photos of all the fun our stuffied…

Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.

An experienced running coach…

Rated G | 2021 | 1h 35min

Start your week with some big-screen fun!

Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares his…

Start your week with our baby and tot program designed just for little ones! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and playtime for little ones and their caregivers.

This summer edition of Rompers & Rhymes may be delivered outside if the weather…

Join us at the Library for a tea, coffee, and snack. Benefit from speaking with other members of the community in French.

All levels of French welcome.

Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour prendre un thé, un café, et une collation.…

Stories, songs, rhymes, toys, and more specially chosen to engage and delight toddlers.

Parents and caregivers learn fun new things to do with their tots, and also have time to socialize with other grown-ups.

Ages 2-3

Let’s explore! Join us for a mermaid-themed storytime, then get your body moving with a game of freeze-dance. Kids will get to explore the tuff tray tide pool and create seashell art.

Dress for a mess and explore the wonders of science, art,…

Meet with support staff from Nova Scotia Legal Aid for assistance with general information on family law and child protection issues. 

Legal Aid staff can assist with applying for Nova Scotia Legal Aid services, answer questions about…

New to the Library’s website or looking to build your confidence? Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll explore how to get the most out of your online Library account. You’ll learn how to manage your account, place and track holds,…

Join us for all things textile in this Do-It-Yourself sewing drop-in. You can sew or stitch to your heart’s content. We have sewing machines and a serger, as well as lots of embroidery, knitting (including a yarn winder), crochet, cross…

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.

In partnership with 6 Day Zoo

Become an aerospace engineer as you design the perfect paper airplane.

Design, fold, and test as you experiment with different designs and compete in fun challenges such as longest distance, target accuracy, and more. Discover how…

Rated G | 1996 | 1h 39min

In Muppet Treasure Island, the Muppets set sail in search of treasure with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.

Rated G | 2026 | 1h 45min

In Hoppers, a 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.

Tickets given out 30 minutes…

Rated PG | 2012 | 1h 28min

In The Pirates!, we join the bumbling Pirate Captain and his quirky crew on a hilarious quest for the Pirate of the Year award. 

Packed with clever humour, wild escapades, and charming animation, this…

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…

Kick off Pride with the Creative Community Impact Association and the Library for 'Cinema and Changemakers,' featuring a screening of Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance, a powerful documentary exploring the history of Canada’s…