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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.

Community Cafés at the Library

Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
At the heart of every great conversation, friendship, and connection, is a warm cup of coffee. Browse events to fill your cup!

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.
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