Health & Wellness
Your Library is good for your health. Whether you're attending an online or in-person class, borrowing active living gear, or exploring wellness books, we're proud to be a place you can rely on to take care of your mind and body. Explore the events, resources, and reads below, and do something good for your health today.
Aging Actively Dance Class, part of a series
Aging Actively classes are created to be safe, inclusive, and accessible to all, including varying levels of ability, mobility, and those…
Exploring Emotions: Week 1 of 4
Jan 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Are you curious about your emotions?You will learn how to identify emotions and develop skills to respond effectively to a range of…
Laughter Yoga
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Laughter yoga is no joke! It's a great way to help relieve stress, improve mental health, and promote a better immune system.
Housing Support at the Library
Multiple Dates
Have you received a notice from housing NS? Are you finding it difficult to find housing? Find support for these questions and more.
Aging Actively Dance Class, part of a series
Aging Actively classes are created to be safe, inclusive, and accessible to all, including varying levels of ability, mobility, and those…
Exploring Emotions: Week 1 of 4
Jan 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Are you curious about your emotions?You will learn how to identify emotions and develop skills to respond effectively to a range of…
Laughter Yoga
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Laughter yoga is no joke! It's a great way to help relieve stress, improve mental health, and promote a better immune system.
Housing Support at the Library
Multiple Dates
Have you received a notice from housing NS? Are you finding it difficult to find housing? Find support for these questions and more.
Dealing with Burnout
Recharge and rebuild! Discover practical strategies to beat burnout and reignite your passion for work.
Spring Cleanup
Embrace the season of renewal with books that inspire you to clear, clean, and organize your spaces for a fresh start.
Menstrual May
These books cover a wide range of topics related to menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, and period poverty.
Mindfulness & Yoga for Kids
Promote calmness and focus by introducing yoga and mindfulness to the little ones in your life.
Dealing with Burnout
Recharge and rebuild! Discover practical strategies to beat burnout and reignite your passion for work.
Spring Cleanup
Embrace the season of renewal with books that inspire you to clear, clean, and organize your spaces for a fresh start.
Menstrual May
These books cover a wide range of topics related to menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, and period poverty.
Mindfulness & Yoga for Kids
Promote calmness and focus by introducing yoga and mindfulness to the little ones in your life.
Blogs & Resources
Light Therapy at the Library
During these short and cold days, feel free to (literally) borrow some daylight from us. Learn more about our Light Therapy lamps.
Health & Wellness Resource Centre
Access a wealth of information on health-related topics including fitness, pregnancy, diseases, treatments, and prescription drugs.
NS Health Authority Patient Education
This guide from the Library Services’ team at NSHA helps you find reliable, current health information that is easy to read and understand.
Memory Kits: Borrow and Explore
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is excited to partner with the Library on the creation and lending of Memory Kits. Learn more here.
Health Reference Center Academic
Access periodicals and reference materials on nursing, allied health professions, and general personal health.
Cochrane Library
Get informed about your health. Explore databases packed with quality, independent health research summaries—plain language recaps included.
Community Conversations: Self-Care
Dartmouth residents came together to have a community conversation on “Tips for Saving Money." Here are some tips to boost your wellness.
How To: Create Your Own Memory Kit
A guest blog post written by The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, inspired by the Library and ASNS' collection of Memory Kits.
Hop On in Hubbards: How-to Bicycle Borrow
Going to Hubbards? Consider borrowing a bicycle from J.D. Shatford branch to enjoy the scenery in slow mode.
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Inclusion, respect, collaboration. Explore free Library resources and events in this collection, and learn more at autismnovascotia.ca.
CO2 Monitors Now Available for Borrowing
You can now borrow a free CO2 Monitor from Halifax Public Libraries, just like you would borrow a book.
Book Your Way to a Healthier You: Nutrition Month 2023
Your Library has a wide variety of evidence-based resources that can help you make informed decisions about your health and nutrition.
Susan "the Sketcher" MacLeod Sketches Dartmouth Death Café
Sketch artist, Susan the Sketcher, attended a monthly meet-up of the Dartmouth Death Café at Cole Harbour Public Library.
The Library's Role in Health
Throughout COVID-19, Libraries have pivoted to serve as testing pop-up sites, vaccination clinics, and rapid test distributors. Read more.
Be an Artist or Innovator in Residence
Now due May 10: The Library is accepting proposals for our May-December Residency. Available grants range from $10,000-50,000. Apply now!
Autism Tools: Borrow and Explore
In collaboration with Autism Nova Scotia, we have created kit bags filled with Sensory, Fidget, Communication, and Visual Tools.
