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Alderney Gate Public Library

60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth · on the Halifax board

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Wed, Sep 9

2:00pmto 3:30pmFREE

Craft Club: Q-Tip Flower Painting

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

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5:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Teen Night: UNO

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 playing UNO! Come and join us in a friendly (or not so friendly) game of cards. We'll have UNO No Mercy, Uno Flip

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6:30pmto 7:30pmFREE

Meet Juno, a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Whether you are having a great day or a hard one, nothing can lift your spirits like the love of a dog. With thanks to the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Juno will be visiting the Library each Wednesday evening, looking for pats and love! Come meet Juno and her human, Susan.

Every Wednesday at 3:30pm · 9 dates through November 25WellnessCommunity
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Thu, Sep 10

9:30amto 12:00pmFREE

Welcome Housing & Support Drop-in Clinic

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Are you in need of housing support? The knowledgeable and friendly staff of Welcome Housing are on-site to help. They can help with a variety of housing needs including: - Housing Subsidy Applications (bring proof of income, lease, direct deposit form) - BNL and VISPDAT (for those experiencing hom

Every Thursday at 6:30am · 13 dates through December 3Community
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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

After School Anime Club

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

Every Thursday at 12:30pm · 13 dates through December 3Arts & TheatreCommunity
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Fri, Sep 11

10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Community Café

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.

Every Friday at 7:30am · 13 dates through December 4Community
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Sun, Sep 13

1:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

Big Blue Blocks

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)

Every Sunday at 10:00am · 12 dates through November 29FamilyCommunity
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Mon, Sep 14

9:00amto 1:00pmFREE

Nova Scotia Legal Aid: Drop-in Support

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

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, questions about court documents and forms, and provide additional resources. In partner

FamilyCommunity
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3:30pmto 4:45pmFREE

Pre-teen Dungeons & Dragons

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Come for an adventure this fall! With Dungeons & Dragons, you can explore and make new friends in a fantastical world! No previous experience is needed. Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome. Character sheets will be provided. Please note that your child can only register for either the Mond

Every Monday at 12:30pm · 22 dates through December 1Community
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Tue, Sep 15

10:30amto 11:15amFREE

Shake, Rattle & Read

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Ages 0-5

Every Tuesday at 7:30am · 12 dates through December 1Live MusicCommunity
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1:30pmto 2:30pmFREE

Alderney Ideas Seminar: Online & In-Person

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

If thinking about big concepts in life and science really sparks your synapses, you'll love Ideas Seminars. Facilitated by Andrew Kernohan, Ph.D., each week, you will enjoy lively group discussions about life, the universe, and everything else. This series' theme will be: Scientific Thinking. Topic

Every Tuesday at 10:30am · 13 dates through December 8LearningCommunity
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5:30pmto 7:30pmFREE

Dartmouth Open Writing Group

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

The Dartmouth Open Writing Group is a supportive, monthly gathering designed for teens and adults of all experience levels who want to build consistent writing habits, meet with other writers in the community, and share techniques and hurdles with like-minded people. Whether you are working on a no

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Wed, Sep 16

2:00pmto 3:30pmFREE

Craft Club: DIY Junk Journals

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 learn how to use envelopes

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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Makers Gonna Make

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Join us every Wednesday after school to make something awesome! We'll provide everything you need to take part. Ages 5-12

Every Wednesday at 12:30pm · 22 dates through December 2Arts & TheatreCommunity
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5:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Teen Night: Shrinky Dinks

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

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Thu, Sep 17

10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Tinkering Toddlers

Alderney Gate 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. Dress for a mess and come ready for some fun. Ages 0-5

Every Thursday at 7:30am · 12 dates through December 3FamilyCommunity
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Fri, Sep 18

10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Baby's First Books

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

A drop-in program for babies and their caregivers with songs, stories, and rhymes. Ages 0-18 months

Every Friday at 7:30am · 12 dates through December 4Community
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Sat, Sep 19

10:30amto 11:30amFREE

Family Drop-in

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Join us for a fun and interactive morning the whole family can enjoy, including stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and playtime. Ages 0-5

Every Saturday at 7:30am · 9 dates through November 28FamilyCommunity
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1:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

Dartmouth Junior Chess Club

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Join the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club for an opportunity to learn chess in a fun atmosphere, play against others, take on new challenges, and develop your own strategies, guided by local experts. Ages 5+ This program runs weekly on Saturdays.

Every Saturday at 10:00am · 12 dates through December 5Community
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2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

STEAM Team: Beads

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+

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Wed, Sep 23

2:00pmto 3:30pmFREE

Craft Club: Infinity Folding Card

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

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5:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Teen Night: Web Design 101

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. Join us to learn about popular website-building tools and basic principles of web design, and then get some practice building a s

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Fri, Sep 25

2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

PD Day Activities: Giant Games

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Join us on this PD Day to play giant versions of your favourite board games! We'll have giant Snakes & Ladders, UNO, and more! All Ages

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3:30pmto 5:00pmFREE

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

With Dungeons & Dragons, you can explore and make new friends in a fantastical world! No previous experience is needed. Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome. Character sheets will be provided. Grades 7-12

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Sat, Sep 26

1:00pmto 4:30pmFREE

Estate Planning Clinic

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Get assistance in creating your very own Will or Power of Attorney - completely for free. Volunteer Estate Navigators will help guide you through Legal Information of Nova Scotia's free online tools to develop these critical legal documents. One document per person per clinic. By appointment only.

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Tue, Sep 29

10:30amto 11:00amFREE

Puppet Show: Duck Soup

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

In this charming autumn puppet show, Duck searches for the missing ingredient! Ages 0-5 Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program starts. To register a group, call the Library at (902) 490-5748.

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Thu, Oct 1

10:00amto 11:30amFREE

Newcomer English Language Learning Group

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Join us at the Library for fun English Language Learning group sessions to improve your English skills and maybe even make some new friends. The group will practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level of 3-4 is required to join. The Englis

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Fri, Oct 2

10:00amto 11:30amFREE

Notary Clinic

Alderney Gate Public Library, Dartmouth

Many people in Nova Scotia find it challenging to access notary services, due to affordability, lack of availability in their community, or simply not knowing where to go. The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia is hoping to help address this access to justice issue by providing appointment-ba

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