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Summer Book Bingo Events

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Summer Book Bingo continues at your local Library! Attend a Lemonade Social or Book Swap get-together and report on your progress.

Movies at the Library: Adults & Teens

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Adults and teens, take the afternoon or evening off to unwind with a free movie screening at your nearest Library.

TD Halifax Jazz Festival: Jazz Labs the Library

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Part of Halifax's oldest jazz festival and the largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada, join us at the Library for free Jazz Fest fun.

In The Sunroom: Full Circle

On display from July 5 – August 15, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Full Circle by Judith Newman.

25 Most Popular YA Titles of 2026 (So Far)

It's halfway through 2026 and a lot of amazing books have been released so far this year! Here is a list of some YA you've been loving.

Hidden Gems

Looking for fresh voices and standout stories? These under-the-radar titles are ready to delight readers and inspire new literary faves.

2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners

The Lambda Literary Awards were created in 1989 to garner visibility for 2SLGBTQIA+ books. The winners of the 38th Lammys can be found here!

Tales from Summer Camp: YA Reads

Looking for a tale of summer romance? Or maybe a book filled with mystery and murder? There's a summer camp for everyone in this list.
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