Events
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.
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A welcoming place for babies to experience free play while interacting with other babies.
A great way to socialize with other parents and caregivers, too!
Drop in for a morning of play, songs, stories, rhymes, and music!
This program supports early literacy, social development, and motor skills through fun and interactive activities designed for young children. Each session includes a mix of…
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Share your garden bounty at our Seed and Garden Harvest Swap.
Bring your freshly harvested fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers to share with others, and find something new to enjoy.
If you've saved seeds from your garden, please…
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Join us for an interactive storytime with cartoonist Maris Wicks as she reads from Puffins!, and shares what it looks like to be a field scientist working on seabird conservation. There will also be Puffin-y activities and colouring…
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Discover the many services available in your community!
Connect with representatives from Halifax Regional Centre for Education, NS Health, Pride Health, Service Canada, Halifax Fire, and more. There will also be a Halifax Fire truck on…
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Curious about hearing aids, cochlear implants, or how to hear better in noisy places?
This free community session brings together audiology experts in hearing health, technology, and accessibility to share practical advice you can use right…
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…
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Get ready to have a blast with building!
Young Engineers presents an educational workshop introducing children to the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics and Mathematics). Key concepts of engineering and…
On Saturday mornings, step into a world of fun and discovery!
In this exciting program, families will explore a variety of hands-on activities including arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and more, all in a prepared environment designed for…
Bring a friend and come and hang out at the Library in a safe and supportive space. You can also make new friends and meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens.
Allies are also welcome to attend.
At each meet-up, we will do a different activity:…
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Alliance Française Halifax, Latispánica Cultural Association, and Sedice Language School welcome you to the Halifax Central Library to speak French and Spanish in a friendly environment. Speak-Dating is an activity that is…
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Join us for two free afternoons of family-friendly performances and activities at Paul O'Regan Hall.
Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Halifax Public Libraries, and the IWK Foundation, Kids Fringe brings together theatre, music,…
Build something gigantic with the Library's Big Blue Block collection!
Unstructured play allows children to foster creativity and imagination while also helping to develop social and problem-solving skills.
All Ages (Children under 8…
Let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection and create some fun with family and friends.
This week we are playing with the Big Blue Blocks.
All Ages
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Join Lora Nyx for a relaxed gathering and opportunity to bead, learn, and connect with others in a welcoming creative space.
Lora will share knowledge about Indigenous beadwork traditions and the cultural significance of…
Enjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing Scrabble with other local game enthusiasts.
Whether you are a beginner or veteran of the game, everyone is welcome!
Please note that there are limited Scrabble boards…
Drop in and let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection, and create some fun for the whole family!
All Ages
