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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
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Come in to learn more about Job Junction and their employment services. Receive support for general employment-related questions. For more information, please contact Job Junction at (902) 455-9675.
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Come in and start your day with a coffee, tea, and some snacks. Sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snacks to go.
Sheet Harbour Public Library, Sheet Harbour
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for little ones and their caregivers. Ages 0-3
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Ages 0-5
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snack to go.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, Musquodoboit Harbour
Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Ages 0-5
Whitney Pier Senior Citizens & Pensioners Club, Sydney
Join us on Friday, September 11 at 2 p.m. at Breton Street Senior Complex in Whitney Pier for a presentation on falls prevention and Vials of Life, hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program. Learn about ways to help prevent falls and how Vials of Life can provide important medical information during
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us for songs, dance, and a story as we get children moving and working through those wiggles. Ages 0-5
Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea while you enjoy a weekly afternoon of fun! Have your pick of many types of games available in the Library collection, such as Sequence, Mahjong Tiles, and Bananagrams, or bring a favourite of yours from home. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, it's gu
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
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
New to town? We are here to help! Stop by to ask questions about the local area, learn about services, or just enjoy a friendly conversation. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
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
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us on Friday afternoons as we learn and play chess together. This program is for folks of all ages and all experience levels - from chess masters to first timers, Central’s Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to come in and enjoy the game. No registration required. All Ages
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
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
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!
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
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 guided group time and free play, giving little ones a chanc
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 open to all, where you can meet people and practice your French and/or Spanis
Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth
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 must be with an adult)
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards
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 bring them in a labelled envelope or bag. Extra envelopes will be a
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
Join us for Crime Will Tell, a celebration of crime writing of all kinds! From cozy mysteries, to true crime, to thrillers, there is something here for every fan of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Author Tom Ryan (The Treasure Hunters Club) hosts a panel of crime-writers, including Jane Doucet (Blood
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 sheets. Follow a young pufflin's growth from hatching to adulthood
Halifax Central Library, Halifax
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 site and information sessions in the BMO Community Room during
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
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 away. The session will provide participants with fundamen
Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Halifax author Barbara Emodi never set out to write mysteries. After a career in government and political communication, she turned a lifelong love of sewing into a shelf of how-to books, and then into the Gasper's Cove Cozy Mysteries, a series set in a fictional Nova Scotia fishing town where the c
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
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
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 physics will be shown through the use of LEGO building blocks and mechanical p
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 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
Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville
Let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection and create some fun with family and friends. All Ages
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
Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour
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 available. If you have one you'd like to share, you are welcome to bring it w
Bedford Public Library, Bedford
Drop in and let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection, and create some fun for the whole family! All Ages
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
Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Are you an aspiring or experienced musician? Join our Sunday jam session. There will be all types of acoustic instruments and genres in play, and all musical skill levels encouraged. Come and try. No pressure or judgement. Music is good for the soul!
Every event across Nova Scotia this weekend, in one free email on Thursday morning. Pick a city and the email carries that board.