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Fun, free, simple ways you can use your Library to bring great cheer, reduce waste, honour your budget, and cherish time with loved ones.
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Your Library Wrapped 2025

How ever you loved your Library in 2025, here's your chance to revisit the highlights. Read on to reveal Your Library Wrapped.

Live Painting with Judith Orr, part of a series

Drop in to watch and chat with local artist, Judith Orr, as she paints live! Judith's art is displayed at Cole Harbour Library for December.

Holiday Escape Room: Save Santa!

Dec 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Santa has gone missing! In this escape room for adults, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and save Christmas for the kids.

Dartmouth Newcomer Choir

Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Practice English and make new friends by joining the Dartmouth Newcomer Choir on the second Sunday of each month. All ages welcome.

Jane Austen Retellings: YA Reads

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth with one of these YA adaptations of her classic works.

Chiller Thrillers: Young Adult Fiction

Crave icy suspense? These YA thrillers bring frosty twists, eerie vibes, and chills that stick with you.

Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada

Enjoy heartwarming holiday tales rooted in Atlantic Canada’s traditions, landscape, and community spirit.

Research Your Family History

Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
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