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Cole Harbour Public Library

51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour · on the Halifax board

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Tue, Sep 8

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Wordsmith Gauntlet

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Are you a quick thinker, a spelling bee victor, a logophile (lover of words), an up-and-coming writer, a bibliophile (lover of books), a Wordle-streak holder, or even just overly enthusiastic? Welcome. In honour of World Literacy Day, we are playing all the best word games. We’ll have quiet classic

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Wed, Sep 9

2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE

"Knotty Knitters" Knitting for Charity

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.

Every Wednesday at 11:00am · 5 dates through November 25Arts & TheatreCharity
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6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Health Strategies for Perimenopause & Beyond: 3-Week Program

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

If you’re feeling that perimenopause is impacting your life, you're not alone. Join us as we explore key areas of physical, emotional, and nutritional well-being to help you navigate this transition with greater confidence and support. Please note: While we will discuss general resources, clinical

Every Wednesday at 3:00pm · 3 dates through September 23WellnessCommunity
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6:30pmto 7:30pmFREE

Book Club: The Book Club for Troublesome Women

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

The excitement of modern literature, the comfort of the classics, and the time-honoured themes connecting them - don't you love it all? Join us each month as we dig into and discuss contemporary and classic novels. September's title is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

LearningCommunity
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Thu, Sep 10

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Making Peace With Food: 2 Week Program

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Are you tired of rigid and restrictive weight-loss diets? What if there was another way to approach healthy eating by focusing on gradual changes and flexibility over time? Join the Community Health Team dieticians to gain a deeper awareness of how thoughts and emotions influence our eating pattern

2 dates, mostly Thursdays at 3:00pm · through September 17WellnessCommunity
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Fri, Sep 11

3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: What's in the Box

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

ComedyCommunity
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Sat, Sep 12

10:30amto 12:00pmFREE

Baby & Tot Playgroup

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!

Every Saturday at 7:30am · 7 dates through December 5Community
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Sun, Sep 13

2:00pmto 4:45pmFREE

Scrabble Club

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

Every Sunday at 11:00am · 13 dates through December 6Community
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Tue, Sep 15

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Puppet Poetry Slam

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

Arts & TheatreCommunity
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Wed, Sep 16

12:00pmto 3:00pmFREE

Metro Machine Knitters

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.

Every Wednesday at 9:00am · 3 dates through November 18Arts & TheatreCommunity
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Fri, Sep 18

10:30amto 10:45amFREE

Puppet Show: The Back to School Blues

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Some children will do anything to avoid going back to school... even ask the local witch to turn them into a monster! But will being a monster be all its cracked up to be? All Ages Space is limited. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.

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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Tiny Travel Paint Tin

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

Arts & TheatreCommunity
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Mon, Sep 21

2:30pmto 4:00pmFREE

Movie: Monsters University

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

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Tue, Sep 22

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Asian Mid-Autumn Food Festival

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Many Asian countries (including China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) celebrate some version of an autumn festival around this time of year. Comparable to Thanksgiving, this festival typically celebrates the harvest, so we’re going to celebrate by trying treats

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Thu, Sep 24

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Food Gathers Us: Exploring Mi'kmaq Cuisine with Simon Francis

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Simon Francis of the Sipkne'katik Reservation in Hants County will discuss his life experiences as a Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia while sharing a piece of history through his food. A sample of the prepared food will be available to try.

Community
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Fri, Sep 25

11:00amto 12:30pmFREE

PD Day Fun: Cardboard Creations

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Build, invent, and create with cardboard! Design and build your own imaginative creations. We'll be using our new Chompsaw, a kid-safe power tool, along with other basic supplies, as we explore basic engineering and problem-solving skills while turning simple cardboard into something amazing. Ages

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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Asian Mid-Autumn Food Festival

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Many Asian countries (including China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) celebrate some version of an autumn festival around this time of year. Comparable to Thanksgiving, this festival typically celebrates the harvest, so we’re going to celebrate by trying treats

Community
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Sat, Sep 26

2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

Workshop: Flags of the World with Vita Fomenko

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

Arts & TheatreLearning
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Tue, Sep 29

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: YOUth Pick

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Every few months, something special happens: a month with five Tuesdays, which means five Teen Nights! We celebrate by letting you pick the activity. Each time you attend Teen Night, you’ll get to vote on the next YOUth Pick night. This time we’re choosing between Candy & Cards, Mario Kart Tourname

SportsCommunity
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Thu, Oct 1

4:00pmto 5:30pmFREE

Club Queirdo

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Check back closer to the event for more details on its specific theme! Club Queirdo is Cole Harbour’s Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet other queer teens (allies are also welcome)! Join us the first Thursday of each month for a different activity. Grades 5-12

Every Thursday at 1:00pm · 3 dates through December 3Community
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Fri, Oct 2

10:30amto 10:45amFREE

Puppet Show: Turkey's Thanksgiving Adventure

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special puppet show for the whole family! All Ages Space is limited. Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.

FamilyCommunity
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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Wigwam Lights

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

Arts & TheatreCommunity
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Tue, Oct 6

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Sinister Slime

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Full disclosure: the slime activity isn’t so much sinister as it is sticky. But honestly, that’s the best part. Plus, if you want it to be sinister, you can always add more eyes. Tuesday night is Teen Night at the Library! Join us each week to learn new skills, meet people, enjoy some snacks, play

Community
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Wed, Oct 7

6:30pmto 8:00pmFREE

Book Club: Sunshine Nails

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

The excitement of modern literature, the comfort of the classics, and the time-honoured themes connecting them - don't you love it all? Join us each month as we dig into and discuss contemporary and classic novels. October's title is Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen.

LearningCommunity
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Thu, Oct 8

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Self Compassion

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

ComedyLearning
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Fri, Oct 9

3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Escape from the Lab

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Something has gone wrong in the lab, and only your team can solve the mystery! Put your curiosity and problem-solving skills to the test as you work together to uncover clues, crack codes, and complete challenges in this science-themed escape room, just in time for Science Literacy Week. Betwixt &

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Tue, Oct 13

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Fear Factor Food

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Can you identify any candy with your eyes closed? Have you ever thought you’d do really well on the food challenges on Fear Factor? If so, you need to compete in this ultimate Halloween-themed food challenge! Tuesday night is Teen Night at the Library! Join us each week to learn new skills, meet p

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Wed, Oct 14

2:30pmto 3:30pmFREE

Author Talk: Appointed to the Order, by Craig M. Smith

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Join the Preston Township Library Team, as author Craig M. Smith, Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, will present inspirational stories from his recently published Appointed to the Order. The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes outstandi

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6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Introduction to Mediterranean Inspired Eating

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

ComedyWellness
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Fri, Oct 16

10:30amto 10:45amFREE

Puppet Show: The Storm Maker

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Celebrate Mi'kmaw History Month with a puppet show for the whole family! The Storm Maker shares the legend of Medoonak, a powerful being who controls the winds and seas, until a clever fisherman persuades him to calm the waters in order to catch fish. All Ages Space is limited. Free tickets will

FamilyCommunity
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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Fear Factor Food

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Can you identify any candy with your eyes closed? Have you ever thought you’d do really well on the food challenges on Fear Factor? If so, you need to compete in this ultimate Halloween-themed food challenge! Betwixt & BeTWEEN is like Teen Night, but just for you! Join us every Friday afternoon fo

Community
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Tue, Oct 20

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night: Clue Murder Mystery

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

You are cordially invited to a Clue-themed Murder Mystery. The librarian has died under suspicious circumstances and it’s up to you to solve the crime. Come dressed all in one colour and with a related name chosen (for example, dress all in purple to be Miss Mauve). No registration required. Tuesd

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Thu, Oct 22

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Take Charge of Your Stress

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

In this program, you will learn how stress can have significant impacts on your health and well-being. Together we will learn about stress, explore how we experience stress, and practice a variety of skills you can use to reduce stress symptoms. In partnership with the Dartmouth Community Health Te

WellnessCommunity
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Fri, Oct 23

3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Check back closer to the event for more details on its specific theme! 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

Every Friday at 12:30pm · 6 dates through December 4Community
Free · info

Tue, Oct 27

6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Check back closer to the event for more details on its specific theme! Tuesday night is Teen Night at the Library! Join us each week to learn new skills, meet people, enjoy some snacks, play games, or just relax. Each week, we'll be up to something new, and we'll provide everything you need to ta

Every Tuesday at 3:00pm · 7 dates through December 8Community
Free · info

Thu, Oct 29

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Heart Healthy Living: Know Your Numbers

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

A great way to improve your health is to understand what your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers mean and learn ways to improve them. Discover how healthy eating and other lifestyle changes can help to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. In partnership with Dartmouth Community Health

2 dates, mostly Thursdays at 3:00pm · through November 5ComedyWellness
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Fri, Oct 30

10:30amto 10:45amFREE

Puppet Show: The Halloween Costume

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Celebrate Halloween with a Puppet Show for the whole family. When two friends try to show their Halloween costumes to each other, they are confused by a Witch's missing pet bat! Join in and wear your own Halloween costume for this fun show. All Ages Space is limited. Free tickets will be given

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3:30pmto 4:30pmFREE

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: YOUth Pick

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

Every few months something special happens: a month with five Fridays, which means five Betwixt & BeTWEENs! We celebrate by letting you pick the activity. Each time you attend B&B, you’ll get to vote on the next YOUth Pick B&B. This time we’re choosing between Mario Kart Tournament, Dungeons & Drago

SportsCommunity
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Wed, Nov 4

6:30pmto 8:00pmFREE

Book Club: Book of Lives

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

The excitement of modern literature, the comfort of the classics, and the time-honoured themes connecting them - don't you love it all? Join us each month as we dig into and discuss contemporary and classic novels. November's title is Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood.

LearningCommunity
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