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Strength in Unity: Celebrate African Heritage Month
Join us at the Library as we honour the past and move forward with purpose, power, and progress. Explore events, resources, news, and more.
George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song
Feb 14th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke hosts a delightful presentation of poetry and music. This event promises to be a salve for your soul.
Video: (2026) African Heritage Month Opening Night
Watch Now: Experience African Heritage Month Opening Night, recorded at Halifax Central Library, January 28, 2026.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
Strength in Unity: Celebrate African Heritage Month
Join us at the Library as we honour the past and move forward with purpose, power, and progress. Explore events, resources, news, and more.
George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song
Feb 14th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke hosts a delightful presentation of poetry and music. This event promises to be a salve for your soul.
Video: (2026) African Heritage Month Opening Night
Watch Now: Experience African Heritage Month Opening Night, recorded at Halifax Central Library, January 28, 2026.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
Freedom to Read Week: YA Reads
Books that challenge, inspire, and stand up to censorship. Explore YA reads for Freedom to Read Week.
New YA Fiction: February 2026
New month, new stories. Check out the latest YA fiction releases arriving this February.
New Non-fiction: February 2026
Curious minds, this one’s for you. Discover new non-fiction titles hitting shelves this February.
Humanity for Kids
Kindness matters. These children’s books show how kids can care for others and their communities.
Freedom to Read Week: YA Reads
Books that challenge, inspire, and stand up to censorship. Explore YA reads for Freedom to Read Week.
New YA Fiction: February 2026
New month, new stories. Check out the latest YA fiction releases arriving this February.
New Non-fiction: February 2026
Curious minds, this one’s for you. Discover new non-fiction titles hitting shelves this February.
Humanity for Kids
Kindness matters. These children’s books show how kids can care for others and their communities.
Browse staff picks, new titles, and more