Halifax Central Library’s Lou Duggan Creative Studio is a public makerspace where people are invited to Learn, Discover, Create, and Share. Inspired by the talent that we see showcased in the Studio, our Library branches, and across the city daily, we invited local costume designer, Colin J Muise, to collaborate on a piece inspired by Central Library's iconic exterior.
A Monster Mash: 5 Classic Horror Story Icons
Meet our top picks for iconic characters from classic horror stories—like Dracula and Frankenstein’s Monster—that have thrilled and scared us for over a century.
Know Your Vote: 2024 Election Reading List
Know Your Vote at Halifax Public Libraries is a collection of information to support you in preparing for a municipal, provincial, or federal election. With the 2024 Halifax municipal election happening on October 19, borrow a title or two from this democracy-themed reading list.
15 Literary Fall Quotes
It's that time of year again where the days grow short, the air cools, and the leaves change. That time of year when you look around and see the trees ablaze with the colours of fall, pumpkins on doorsteps, orchards pregnant with apples ripe for the picking. It's such a beautiful and hopeful time of year, even if it means that winter is just around the corner. To celebrate the changing of the seasons, here are 15 literary quotes for fall that will get you into an autumnal mood!
Because Even the Sad Stories Matter: Films Inspired by Provoking Non-Fiction
The benefits of watching documentaries and docuseries are equivalent to that of reading non-fiction. They both help you see new perspectives and broaden your knowledge on featured topics. Exploring docuseries and documentaries promote self-guided learning. Haligonians can access and enjoy many documentary films through the Library’s free online resource, Kanopy; some of which I will share my personal thoughts on in this post.
Community Conversations: Frugal Parenting
In an era where the cost of living continues to rise, finding ways to stretch a dollar has become a priority for many families. Recognizing the need for community support in this area, The North Grove and Halifax Public Libraries' Dartmouth branches recently partnered to host an enlightening community conversation program. This event brought together parents and guardians, and people with real-life experience to share their practical money-saving tips tailored to the unique challenges of raising a family.
Moo Deng Energy: A Reading List
She's sassy. She's waterlogged. She's perpetually blurry. She's an internet SENSATION and we adore her. Moo Deng has taken the world by storm, and she could not be less bothered.
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