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Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for an afternoon of stitchery and conversation. Share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects, and draw inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. Everyone is welcome. This weekly meet-up is community-run and meets every Tuesday in our Program Room. All levels of experience a
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Get "hooked" on rug making every Tuesday afternoon with a fun group of rug hookers. You can come share your rug-hooked works and techniques, or simply come chat and appreciate the art. In partnership with Eastern Shore Matters
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
PG | 2025 | 2h Welcome to Halifax Central Library's Tuesday afternoon movie screening! Today, we will be screening Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Odessa Young. This biopic follows a struggling young Bruce Sp
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
If you've always wanted to learn how to paint but have no idea where to start, this introductory workshop is for you! We'll learn the basics of working with acrylic paints while exploring a fun and easy approach to making abstract paintings. No previous experience is necessary. Space is limited, so
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated PG | 2023 | 1h 41min The Boy in the Woods is based on the true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of German-occupied Eastern Europe. Drop in for a movie night every Tuesday at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library. With fresh popcorn offered and close
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Please join us for an author talk with Anthea Taljaard, creator of SaltSpray Design, a contemporary Canadian folk artist, sculptor, author, and speaker based in Nova Scotia. This talk is grounded in Anthea's new book, Soul Decor: At Home in Your Own Skin, and in the broader Soul Decor framework, wh
Sheet Harbour Public Library, Sheet Harbour
Do you enjoy watercolours, acrylic paint, pastels, pencil crayons, paint pens, and more? Come experiment with something new, or work with an old favourite. Join us to share your talents while you socialize with friends.
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 machines, fibre arts, jewellery mending supplies, rug hooking cutter, art supplies, ar
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
Share some hands-on fun with art and science activities. Loose parts play encourages children to use their imagination while experimenting with open-ended play. Enjoy a story to wrap up this fun morning of exploration. Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Old clothes are recommended. Ages 18 mont
Fogo Island Public Library, Fogo Island Central
Design Your own Craft at the library: Canvas Painting Drawing Pastel painting or you can bring a project with you.
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us every Thursday after school for our preteen Anime Club! We’ll be watching different anime shows and movies, and exploring different aspects of anime, from voice acting to drawing manga and more. Grades 5 to 7
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Join us for a friendly weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider. Whatever portable fibre craft you do, it is more than welcome here. Crafters can work on their own projects, help each other, and learn from each other! Don't have a project? No worries - we have basic c
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Drop in after school for a snack and a place to hang out with your friends. There will be games, the Art Cart, and other activities available.
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Why are games of bluff involving things in boxes a staple of comedy talk shows? Because they’re hilarious. Join us to play Jimmy Fallon’s Box of Lies and 8 out of 10 Cats’ Carrot in a Box. Perfect for fans of improv, bluffing, and social games. Betwixt & BeTWEEN is like Teen Night, but just for you
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
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 weekly meet-up is community-run and meets every Saturday morning in
St. John's Arts and Culture Centre (GA), St. John's
The ACC Showcase returns to the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre, offering a full day of free activities that invites everyone to experience the arts. Whether you're enjoying live performances by world-class artists, participating in introductory drop-in dance or studio art classes, sampling cuisine
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
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 learning through play. This week, join us for some giant fun
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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, dance, circus, improv, and interactive performances create
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
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 beadwork. Participants of all skill levels are welcome, including absolute beg
VON Cape Breton Metro, Sydney
Join us on Monday, September 14 at 1 p.m. at VON (380 Kings Rd) for a presentation on improving your memory with Shaelene Barrett from Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, followed by karaoke with Barry Gordon from CBRM Senior Safety Program. All are welcome to attend. For more information or to book a
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 stitching, needle felting, a rug hooking cutter, and hand sewin
Halifax North Memorial Public Library, Halifax
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where we will combine elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to explore our creativity and make something amazing. Ages 7-12
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Celebrate International Dot Day with creativity, courage, and collaboration! Drop in to the Library to add your mark to our collaborative art project.
Halifax North Memorial Public Library, Halifax
This week at Senior Social, we're adding a splash of colour to nature with Painted Pine Cones! Join us as we transform ordinary pinecones into vibrant works of art. Whether you paint yours in bright rainbow colours, soft autumn shades, or sparkly seasonal designs, there’s no wrong way to get creati
Dartmouth North - Temporary Location Library, Dartmouth
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Calling all fibre crafters! Are you looking for a friendly place to sit and stitch, knit, crochet, and craft? You're invited to join us on Wednesday mornings and connect with other crafters. Whether you're new to needlework or an experienced crafter, drop in and share your passion with others. Ad
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Join the Metro Machine Knitters at the Library! Here, you can learn, teach, and practice the art of machine knitting. Anyone interested in the craft is welcome.
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for a story and get some hands-on fun with play-based learning! Loose parts activities invite children to use their imagination while experimenting, discovering, and inventing in an open-ended way. Kids ages 18 months to 5 years, and their caregivers. Siblings of any age are welcome. Tick
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Join us for a relaxed, social, fun crafting event! Join us this month to create mixed-media birds. We will be using the ChompSaw and various art supplies to create these cardboard cuties.
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll have crafts, computers, and lots of fun with friends! Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest. This week, we will be learning about the Sphero BOLT+ robots and using them to complete a series of challenges. Ages 7-12
PRUDE Inc.
Join YALI for a meaningful Youth Beading Workshop for Truth & Reconciliation, led by Indigenous artist Michelle La Forme Participants will have the opportunity to create their own beaded keychain, choosing their colours and designs while exploring meaningful symbols connected to Truth and Reconcili
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Turn old pages and everyday treasures into a creative journal all your own! Using book pages, scrapbook paper, stickers, washi tape, stamps, markers, magazine clippings, and other fun supplies, you'll create a unique junk journal filled with colours, textures, ideas, and little pieces of inspiratio
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for a fun-filled hangout with stories, songs, games, crafts, and more! There’ll be lots of opportunities to create, play, share ideas, work together, and be part of the group. Perfect for curious minds who love to explore, connect, and have fun! Ages 5-9 Tickets will be given out 30 minu
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Join us to experience Jixiang Dance, a traditional art from Tibet. Jixiang means "auspicious" in Chinese. This uplifting dance is more than movement, it is a cultural expression of gratitude, joy, and prosperity, believed to bring blessings wherever it is performed. Taught by June, the sessions inc
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Let’s create a Fall garland out of leaf rubbings. Learn a bit about the colour wheel and experiment with various Fall leaves and paint. Dress for mess. Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a new craft, activity, or performance each week.
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Calling young stitchers! Come learn the basics of hand-sewing and develop your fine motor skills, improve concentration, and have fun making a handmade craft. This month, we are making felted apples for fall. Ages 7-12 (Kids 8 and under must be with an adult) This event is brought to you by the L
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Behind Every Door is the ongoing collaboration of storyteller Kim Kilpatrick and visual artist Rachel Gray, who work together to create accessible art that can be experienced through multiple senses. Their collaboration is rooted in disability arts, accessibility, and the sharing of underrepresented
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Rated G | 2013 | 1h 44min Enjoy the back to school spirit with a family screening of Monsters University. Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employees Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan were just two promising young students at Monsters University in this frightfully fu
Point Leamington Public Library, Point Leamington
Canada (NL) | English | 89 min Blueberry Grunt is the sophomore feature from acclaimed local filmmaker Sherry White. In it, Vivian (Liisa Repo-Martell) and Harold (Joel Thomas Hynes) embark on a blueberry-picking camping trip to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary. However, Harold’s constant c
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
PG | 1957 | 1h 54min Welcome to Halifax Central Library's Tuesday afternoon movie screening! Today, we will be screening An Affair to Remember, starring Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, and Richard Dennin. Sparks fly when a couple meets on a cruise ship and pledge to meet again six months later.
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas. This week we will be cr
, Upper Tantallon
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Rated PG | 2017 | 1h 52min The Bookshop takes place in England, 1959. Free-spirited widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian coastal town. While bringing about a surprising cultural awakening through works by Ray Bradbury and Vladimir
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all materials provided. This week, we'll use a few simple materials
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
School’s out. What’s next? Grab your friends and head to the Library! We’ve got snacks, chill vibes, and fun activities waiting for you. Every week brings something different: arts and crafts, technology, games, and more. Whether you want to hang out, meet new people, or just kick back, this is yo
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Come hangout at the Library! Thursday afternoons are all about teens. Join us to try new activities, meet new friends, and eat some snacks. Each week, we'll be up to something new, and we'll provide everything you need to take part. Grades 7-12
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore and learn about Sable Island artifacts—including seal and horse skulls, whale bones, and shells. Get inspired and bring these objects to life through hands-on drawing, writing, and movement activities! Ages 7-12 (Children 8 and under must be with a car
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
School is out today, but the Library is open. There is an activity happening this morning, just for you! What are we doing? We're making bracelets and more with a huge range of beads. Ages 8+. Younger children can attend with adult accompaniment.
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
School is out today, but the Library is open. There is an activity happening this afternoon, just for you! What are we doing? We are doodling a giant zentangle. No artistic skill required.
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
Rated G | 2026 | 1h 30min Minions & Monsters This is the rambunctious, ridiculous, and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) using fun hands-on experiments and activities. Join us this month as we explore things that fly. Registration required. Ages 7-10
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us for a family-friendly morning of crafts and colouring! This event is brought to you by the Lou Duggan Creative Studio, a place to Learn, Discover, Create, and Share.
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
This puppet show will have kids and grown-ups giggling at the funny antics of some silly aliens, in Aliens Love Underpants. As always, our puppet show will be followed by a classic, short 16mm film. Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Drop in with us each Sunday for an afternoon of fun! From arts and crafts to games and movies, each week is something different. This week, we'll be getting into the Autumn spirit by making popsicle stick scarecrows. Come design your own and use your imagination to make your scarecrow come to to li
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas. This week we will be cr
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
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 beadwork. Participants of all skill levels are welcome, including absolute beg
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. Halloween is just around the corner, so get ready to decorate by making your own popsicle stick scarecrows! We'll have arts, crafts, computers, video games, and lots of fun with friends. Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the re
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. Yesterday was the Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. We'll have a gentle discussion, followed by a quick I
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
In honour of Mi’kmaq History Month, we’re making tiny wigwams (wikuoms). A small light representing a fire pit makes them glow beautifully. Betwixt & BeTWEEN is like Teen Night, but just for you! Join us every Friday afternoon for a new activity, snacks, and friends. Grades 5-8
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Get creative with Books and Brushes! Join us for a fun arts and crafts program where teens and preteens can explore their creativity, try different art techniques, and make something of their own. We’ll have all the supplies you'll need. Just bring your imagination, get crafty, and have fun creatin
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Join us to learn about popular website-building tools and basic principles of web design. You will get to practice building a site for yourself. Websites are helpful for many different careers and hobbies. Entrepreneurs use websites to get their startups off the ground, while artists create online
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Join us at the Library for Queer Corner, a welcoming and supportive space where you can relax, be yourself, and make connections with other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens. Try something new, get creative, or just hang out and enjoy an afternoon of community and fun! This week, learn about the art of printmaking
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Rated PG | 2021 | 1h 42min Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. But when Mirabel discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in d
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join Juan Manuel Moreno to view and interact with an exhibit featuring artwork by young people with experiences of forced migration, living in K'jipuktuk-Halifax and Canada. Drop in to engage in a creative, participatory workshop including comics, photography, and podcasts created by young people pa
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
Grow your own crystals with our Take-and-Make kits to make salt gems at home. Our kit contains instructions, Epsom salts, a measuring cup, and string. You will need a small glass or jar, a kettle, a fridge or freezer, and a pencil. Available for pick up while supplies last. Ages 5+
Sheet Harbour Public Library, Sheet Harbour
Join us for stories and crafts in this interactive program designed to help toddlers get ready for school or daycare. Ages 3-5 In partnership with Eastern Shore Musquodoboit Valley Learning Network
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Rated 14A | 2025 | 1h 36m Welcome to Halifax Central Library's Tuesday afternoon movie screening! Today, we will be screening Companion, starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Rupert Friend, and Harvey Guillén. When Iris and her boyfriend Josh go to an opulent lakehouse for
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Rated 14A | 2025 | 97min Monthly movie screenings have returned to the library! A group of old friends reunite at a secluded mansion, but their weekend getaway goes sideways when someone is not what they seem. Come and enjoy a cooling afternoon with this fun sci-fi psychological horror-thriller, C
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all materials provided. No prior experience required. Just bring yo
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
School’s out. What’s next? Grab your friends and head to the Library! We’ve got snacks, chill vibes, and fun activities waiting for you. Every week brings something different: arts and crafts, technology, games, and more. Whether you want to hang out, meet new people, or just kick back, this is yo
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll have arts and crafts, computers, and lots of fun with friends! Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest. This week, we will be using crayons and leaves to create beautiful nature-inspired art! Ages 7-12 (Children 8 and
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. Check back for more details. Ages 5-9
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Please join us for a special screening of Copper Woman, a stunning visual, oral, and aural celebration of the life and work of Dub poet Afua Cooper, who lives and works in Canada and helped launch the dub movement. Filmed in Toronto’s Little Jamaica, the film illustrates the aesthetic of dub poetry
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Drop in with us each Sunday for an afternoon of fun! From arts and crafts to games and movies, each week is something different. Today, we'll be making art inspired by Alan Syliboy! Alan Syliboy is a Mi'kmaq artist who creates vibrant images exploring themes of family, searching, struggle, strength
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas. This week we will be ma
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Join this program each week and explore something different! Will it be science or art or games? Will we learn, play, or make? Drop in to find out! Ages 9-12
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Just because you are a grown-up, doesn't mean you can't have fun and adventure! Each week, you will find an interesting activity to try. No experience is necessary. Back by popular demand, you will have the opportunity to experiment with tie dye. You will need to wash and dry your creation afterwar
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Drop in on Wednesday evenings to grab a snack, hang out with friends, and have a good time. Each week, we’ll be up to something new: games, crafts, and goofiness galore. Some say all art is good art, but tonight we're challenging you to make the silliest, wackiest, most unexpected things you can to
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Interested in lowering your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes? Learn how you can improve your health by following the Mediterranean way of eating. In partnership with Community Health Teams
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw on your iPad? Maybe you bought a drawing tablet on a whim and have no idea how to use it? Come hang out with us to learn! In this program, we will cover the basics of how to use your new art device using the beginner-friendly program, Kleki. We will cover:
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll have arts and crafts, computers, and lots of fun with friends! Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest. This week, we will be creating puffy paint and using them to paint animals. It's 3D art! Ages 7-12 (Children 8 an
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. Today, you will assemble racetracks, crazy courses, and demolition derbies. Ages 5-9
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
This introductory workshop introduces sashiko through accessible, structured hand-stitching practice. Participants learn foundational hitomezashi (grid-based patterns using running stitch) techniques using a sampler project while gaining context for how these stitches support durability, repair, and
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Join us at the Library for Queer Corner, a welcoming and supportive space where you can relax, be yourself, and make connections with other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens. Try something new, get creative, or just hang out and enjoy an afternoon of community and fun! Show off your personal style through button-m
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Rated 14A | 1962 | 2h 12m Welcome to Halifax Central Library's Tuesday afternoon movie screening! Today, we will be screening What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Victor Buono. A former child star plots her comeback in this twisted tale of sibling rivalry.
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Rated PG 13 | 1998 | 1h 44min Join us for a craft-friendly movie night, where we leave the lights on so you can see your work in progress. Grab your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, sketchbook, spinning, or any lap-based project, and enjoy a movie with like-minded makers! Non-crafters
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. Today we’ll be making peekaboo jack-o-lanterns! Will yours reveal a bunny rabbit or a friendly ghost? We'll have arts, crafts, computers, video games, and lots of fun with friends. Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest.
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Spend some time crafting, Halloween style. We'll provide all the supplies and you can choose from one of our sample ideas or use your imagination to create something perfectly ghastly! Ages 8+. Younger children welcome with an adult caregiver.
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
School is out today, but the Library is open. There is an activity happening this morning, just for you! What are we doing? We're finger-painting! Don't worry, we are using Tempera Paint, which washes off clothes and skin. Ages 5+. Younger children may attend with adult accompaniment.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
What is better than Halloween? Halloween with dinosaurs! Join us for a fun, prehistoric twist on Halloween that combines roaring dinosaurs with your favourite haunted holiday. We will have crafts, scavenger hunts, quests, and more. In partnership with Eastern Shore & Musquodoboit Valley Learning N
Calling all handcrafters of every kind! Are you looking for a friendly place to sit and stitch? In need of a little guidance on your project? Or maybe you're new to town and want to connect with like-minded crafters? Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, rug hooking, weaving, or a
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Not Rated | 2023 | 1h 32min Late Bloomers follows Louise (Karen Gillan), a 28-year-old Brooklynite adrift in life, who finds herself suddenly single and grappling with her identity as a musician. While she struggles with her underlying depression, a reckless drunken stumble lands her with a broken
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all materials provided. This week we’ll be using simple, everyday i
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Join us for a knitting drop-in where you can bring your own knitting, knit for charity, and share tips and tricks with other knitters. Supplies will be provided. Everyone is welcome.
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
School’s out. What’s next? Grab your friends and head to the Library! We’ve got snacks, chill vibes, and fun activities waiting for you. Every week brings something different: arts and crafts, technology, games, and more. Whether you want to hang out, meet new people, or just kick back, this is yo
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Quilt the night away with friends every Wednesday evening. Work on your own projects and share ideas and inspiration with others. A sewing machine will be provided. Room capacity is limited.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Knit or crochet the night away with friends every Wednesday night. Join us to share patterns, tips, and learn from one another, along with lots of chatting and laughter. All experience levels are welcome, from total beginners to knitting gurus.
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll have arts and crafts, computers, and lots of fun with friends! Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest. Ages 7-12 (Children 8 and under must be with a caregiver)
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Welcome to Teen Night, where all the fun happens! Each week will be a different activity. We're talking games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and more. Oh, and did we mention it's totally free? Grades 7-12
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 just want to grab a snack and chill? Whatever you’re into, we
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
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. All skill levels welcome. Help and supplies will be on hand for beginners.
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Join us for the Monthly Makers Meet-up, an opportunity for makers, crafters, and artists in the community to get together monthly to work on our own projects, chat, and learn from each other! Whether you're a painter, knitter, crocheter, felt artist, wood carver, or model painter, all makers at all
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
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 weekly meet-up is community-run and meets every Thursday evening i
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
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: paint, draw, play games, watch a movie, and have yummy snacks! Gr
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA) for a lively, hands-on fabric painting session where adults, local artists, and neighbours come together to create art with a purpose. Participants will design and paint four vibrant, permanent table runners that will travel all over the city to
Hey kids, do you like science? Join us for a fun and engaging program focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (yes, math can be fun!). Each week will have a different topic featuring a discussion followed by an activity.
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas. This week we will be ma
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Have you ever wanted to share poetry (your own or others’) publicly? This is the perfect venue, especially if you’re a little shy! Pick out a puppet to represent you as you read from behind the curtain of the puppet theatre. The poem can be funny, heartfelt, angry, sad, even cringey, and there’ll be
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Just because you are a grown-up, doesn't mean you can't have fun and adventure! Each week, you will find an interesting activity to try. No experience is necessary. This week, you'll enjoy snacks and catching up with others. Tell us about your summer adventures. And to keep your hands busy, let's
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Rated PG 13 | 2023 | 1h 54min Join us for a craft-friendly movie night, where we leave the lights on so you can see your work in progress. Grab your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, sketchbook, spinning, or any lap-based project, and enjoy a movie with like-minded makers! Non-crafters
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated PG | 2026 | 1h 59min Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) reunites with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Drop in for a movie night every Tuesday at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library. With
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all materials provided. This week we'll learn how to use envelopes
Dartmouth North - Temporary Location Library, Dartmouth
Looking for a fun place to hang out? Join our Tween Program for tasty snacks, exciting games, creative crafts, and a chance to make new friends. Whether you're into art, friendly competition, or just relaxing with others, there's something for everyone. Come connect and have fun at the Library! A
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us Wednesdays after school to make something awesome! We'll provide everything you need to take part. Ages 5-12
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
School’s out. What’s next? Grab your friends and head to the Library! We’ve got snacks, chill vibes, and fun activities waiting for you. Every week brings something different: arts and crafts, technology, games, and more. Whether you want to hang out, meet new people, or just kick back, this is yo
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Drop in on Wednesday evenings to grab a snack, hang out with friends, and have a good time. Each week, we’ll be up to something new: games, crafts, and goofiness galore. This week, we're making some magically shrinking art! Draw on the special paper, then we'll "cook" it down to size. Make keychain
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Unrated | 1958 | 1h 34min Celebrate Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month with the beloved classic film, Ewa chce spać (Eva Wants to Sleep). Seventeen-year-old Ewa arrives in a strange little town the night before school begins, finds the dormitory doors locked against her, and spends the whole night
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. Today, you will build creatively with an amazing construction playset. Ages 5-9
Mount Pearl Public Library, Mount Pearl
Join us at the Ross King Memorial Library (Mount Pearl) for a screening of the film, “Blueberry Grunt”. The screening will take place on Thurs. Sept. 17th from 6-7:30pm and is part of the the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival – Films on the Go program. This free screening is a registere
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Thursday night is Teen Night at Woodlawn Public Library! Each week, we will be up to something new: games, crafts, movies, enjoying snacks, or just relaxing and hanging out with friends. We will provide everything you need to take part so all you need to bring is yourself. Registration is required
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Please join us for a monthly public lecture featuring artists presented by NSCAD University’s Public Lecture Series. This month's lecturer is Tania El Khoury. Tania El Khoury is a live artist who creates interactive installations and performances that reflect on the production of collective memory
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Make the cutest little watercolour kit that you can take with you anywhere! Complete with watercolour paper, paint palette, water jar, and paintbrush, this Altoid-tin-turned-travel-paint-set is perfect for capturing all your adventures. Betwixt & BeTWEEN is like Teen Night, but just for you! Join
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Celebrated on the third Saturday of September, Worldwide Spin in Public Day was started by a bunch of like-minded spinners to celebrate the art of spinning fibers of wool - and other materials! - into yarn. Spinners and non-spinners alike are welcome to celebrate this fun event by dropping in to le
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
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 learning through play. Ages 5-12 (Caregiver supervision requ
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Join us at the Library for Queer Corner, a welcoming and supportive space where you can relax, be yourself, and make connections with other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens. Try something new, get creative, or just hang out and enjoy an afternoon of community and fun! This week, we'll get creative with paints, Pe
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Get creative in a space just for teens! Arts and crafts supplies will be available for you to use. Bring a work in progress, or just hang out and get to know some new or familiar faces. Snacks will be served. Ages 12+ In partnership with the Youth Project
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Just because you are a grown-up, doesn't mean you can't have fun and adventure! Each week, you will find an interesting activity to try. No experience is necessary. Flowers and leaves are full of pigments, which we'll artfully smash into cotton cloths. Ages 18+
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us for a casual evening of art! Paint, draw, collage, and colour to your heart’s content in a relaxing and supportive environment. We have all sorts of art supplies, as well as drawing tablets, apple pencils, and iPads. Use ours, or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome; no experience n
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated PG | 1953 | 1h 40min Bill Miller (Dean Martin) is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge - Ted Rogers (Jerry Lewis), a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. But Ted begins to steal the show. Drop in for a m
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Do you save bits of paper and items, but don't know what to do with them? Do you enjoy writing, but want to make it fun? Welcome to Bits and Pieces. Join us to journal, create, and enjoy great conversation. It's your time to show off and play! We have supplies, and you are welcome to bring your own
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us to learn about popular website-building tools and basic principles of web design, and then get some practice building a site for yourself. Entrepreneurs use websites to get their startups off the ground, and artists can create online portfolios to show off their work. Anyone can design a pe
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Rated R | 2026 | 1h 49min Get into the mood for spooky season with a special evening showing of the breakout horror sensation, Obsession! Obsession is a supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker. The film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a music store employee who buys
Let's do something fun. Let's learn something different. You will enjoy a different kind of activity every week, from art to STEM, games to technology, and more. Today you will play mini-golf, mini-bowling, and have a darts competition. Ages 5-9
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Welcome to Teen Night, where all the fun happens! Each week will be a different activity. We're talking games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and more. Oh, and did we mention it's totally free? Grades 7-12
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Spend your afternoon at the Library with Alliance Française for a bilingual artsy drop-in. There will be crafting, colouring, and great conversation. All supplies provided. This program is a great way for kids to practice their French in a casual, low-pressure, welcoming environment. No French lan
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Rated G | 2024 | 1h 46min Come join us on our Saturday afternoon movie at North Branch featuring the movie, Hitpig! The G.O.A.T. of finding lost animals is a pig! With a million dollars at stake, Hitpig's next job is to return an elephant to her Las Vegas show owner. But when the mission goes side
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
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 learning through play. This week, we will be making a paper
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
Participants will explore the meaning and symbolism behind flags from around the world and learn how colours, shapes, and symbols can represent culture, identity, and community. After looking at examples of international and regional flags, participants will design and create their own personal fla
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated G | 2025 | 1h 28min Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea. Drop in for a movie night every Tuesday at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Libr
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria
https://youtu.be/drgmH5MBfPQ?si=tqusUbu3EKLcLf8_ THE BRITISH COMEDIAN TURNED CANADIAN, LIVE ON STAGE IN VICTORIA, PEI FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! This is it! James Mullinger’s first ever live stand-up comedy show at the beautiful Victoria Playhouse. Come and see Atlantic Canada’s biggest cheerleader do
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
Join us once a month for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Our craft programs focus on community socializing, having fun, and exploring new crafts. Each month features a unique craft or activity. This month we will be turning a small wooden cutting board into an adorable fall scarecrow. All s
Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas. This week we will be ma
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Join this program each week and explore something different! Will it be science or art or games? Will we learn, play, or make? Today, you and your team will work together to build and code a Lego robot. Ages 9-12
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Just because you are a grown-up, doesn't mean you can't have fun and adventure! Each week, you will find an interesting activity to try. No experience is necessary. Check back for more details. Ages 18+
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated TV-14 | 2025 | 1h 43min Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices. Drop in for a movie night every Tuesday at J. D. Shat
Join Juan Manuel Moreno to view and interact with an exhibit featuring artwork by young people with experiences of forced migration, living in K'jipuktuk-Halifax and Canada. Drop in to engage in a creative, participatory workshop including comics, photography, and podcasts created by young people pa
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Calling all teens! Join henna artist Navjot Kaur in this hands-on workshop that will introduce you to the beautiful art and cultural traditions of henna. Participants will learn about the history and significance of henna, explore traditional patterns and symbols, and practice creating their own de
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
In this program, you will learn being self-compassionate can help provide us comfort, improved health, and increase our sense of satisfaction in our roles. Join us to delve deeper and practice ways to promote self-compassion when we experience difficulties in our everyday lives. In partnership wit
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Have you ever wanted to create your own notebook? Join us for a hands-on beginner bookbinding workshop. Participants will leave with a basic 3-hole pamphlet book. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited so plan to arrive a little early! This event is held in the Lou Duggan Creative Studio
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated PG | 2025 | 1h 43min An American actor (Brendan Fraser) in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection. Drop in for a movie ni
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Dalhousie School of Architecture, 5410 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax
(Un)Seen City: Systems Between invites visitors to experience a familiar pedestrian corridor in an unfamiliar way.
Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Halifax, Halifax
The magnificent 18-metre blue whale skeleton at Halifax’s recently opened aquarium, the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, has inspired The Acoustic World of Whales.
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
Rated 14A | 2022 | 1h 54min Special agent Orson Fortune (Jason Statham) and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission. From Director Guy Ritchie. Drop in for a movie night every Tuesday at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library. Wit
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