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Meet Vanessa Thomas, the artist behind our 2026 African Heritage Month staff t-shirt design.
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Songwriting for Teens with Elsa Jayne

Mar 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore songwriting with Anishinaabe artist Elsa Jayne through playful prompts and Indigenous teachings. Share stories and spark creativity.

Book Nook Challenges, part of a series

Make a quick stop at our table, take on the book-related challenge, and gain the chance to win a prize!

Newcomer Women’s Program: Together We Thrive, part of a series

If you're looking to improve your language skills, learn about Canadian life, or simply make new friends, this program is a place for you.

Parenting Support for New Families

Multiple Dates, Series
Drop into the Library for some social time with other new parents and to chat with a Public Health Nurse about common questions as needed.

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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