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5 Poets Breaking Into Song (#20): Liberty to Love

Relive George Elliott Clarke's latest 5 Poets Breaking Into Song event featuring original poetry and music at Halifax Central Library.

Free Tax Clinics with Halifax Public Libraries

Eligible community members could have their tax returns done for free at the Library thanks to CRA's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

Women, Power & Resistance in Troubled Times

Mar 6th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
This International Women’s Day, reflect on what resistance and courage look like in a world that feels increasingly fragile.

An Evening with Kate Quinn, Janie Chang & Donna Jones Alward

Mar 9th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bestselling authors, Kate Quinn and Janie Chang will present their new novels in a discussion with local author Donna Jones Alward.

African Heritage Month: Strength in Unity

Learn, reflect, and celebrate African Nova Scotian history, culture, and community voices.

40 Challenged Books You Can Read Today

To help you celebrate your freedom to read, we have a list of books that have been challenged either in Canada or internationally.

Freedom to Read Week: Children's Books

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

All Things Dragons

Fire-breathing heroes, fierce battles, and epic quests—these dragon-filled YA stories bring the heat.
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