Monday, May 18: All branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday. Summer hours also begin at many branches this weekend.
May we present: May Events at the Library. Opportunities for connection, learning, and creativity are blooming at all our branches.
☔️ Explore these free events and many more at the link in our bio. Some require registration, so don’t miss out!
Last week, Halifax Central Library was abuzz with energy as we celebrated the 5th Annual Funny Pages Festival! Students got to enjoy hilarious author presentations, book signings, activities, and more to foster an early love for literacy.
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All in a day’s work. 🫧
Literacy is everywhere, and our Children’s Services team brings it to life for little learners every day.
Find all the latest baby, tot, and kids’ programming at halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/kids (link in bio).
Glimpses of winter and early spring at the Library. There were so many bright moments! We can’t wait to see what the new season brings.
Don’t miss out on upcoming events at libraries across Halifax: Explore our What’s On Calendar and plan your outings (for all ages) - Link in bio.
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1: Goombay Festival
2-3: Author Talk with Kate Quinn, Janie Chang, and Donna Jones Alward
4-What was your favourite book you read in 2025?
5-6: Lift Every Voice Celebrations
7: Dartmouth Ice Festival
8: Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom
9-10: DJ Workshop with KITTYBASS
11: Craft & Costume Swap
12: Can you BEE-LIEVE it?
13-14: Book Launch: Angela Bowden’s Black Boy, Black Boy
15: Songwriting with Elsa Jayne
16: Sensory-Accessible Concert by Cecilia Concerts
17: Magic Show with Champion Magician Patrick Blake
18: Olympic Watch Parties
19-20: Spring Blooms - The Dance of Life with Mocean Dance
ELL volunteer Kizito is celebrating 5 years with the Library! Once a newcomer himself, Kizito turned his passion for volunteering to helping other newcomers settle in Canada. His proudest moments are when his students achieve their language learning goals.
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Teen volunteer Brooklyn shares some of the fun, hands-on work it takes to run a Teen Night at the Library. Check out a Teen Night near you at the link in our bio! 🎨✏️📚
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🎣 Our Library Staff went fishing for some epic author photos, and these #DanielleSteel picks were a real catch!
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🖼️ Teen volunteers like Emily make the Library a brighter place, one window painting at a time. Thank you, Emily!
To see more volunteer opportunities, visit the link in our bio.
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🌷 Leap on over to your local Library this month, and check out some un-frog-gettable local artists! You'll find works by Melanie Park, Briana Scott, Diane Langevin, and Matthew Mongraw on full display.
Learn more about each artist at the link in our bio.
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Have a laugh at the Library! From April 23-24, the 5th Annual Funny Pages Festival returns to Central Library, with bookish fun for even the most reluctant readers. Join some of Canada’s funniest authors and illustrators for engaging presentations, book signings, and more.
Learn more at the link in our bio! Can’t make it in person? Tune into the livestream on YouTube at the time of the event.
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