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Jane Austen at 250: The Halifax Connection

Uncover Jane Austen’s surprising Halifax connections and explore how to celebrate her legacy in true Regency style.

The Life and Hard Times of Halifax's Upper Streets

Explore the lives and struggles of the people from the "Victorian Era" Halifax. A socially divided class system and a quest for better lives

Cantonese Opera Show

Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In partnership with FAI@STUDIO, join us as Siu-lun Ko and Frances Wong perform scenes from the all-time classic play: The Peony Pavilion.

Coffee & Books: Let's Talk About Books Made Into Film

Jul 23rd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Do you love to read? Have a favourite book you want to recommend? Join us to meet fellow book lovers and get ideas about what to read next.

Cooking on a Budget

Explore cookbooks with flavourful, affordable recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

New YA Fiction: July 2025

Catch the latest releases! These brand-new YA titles bring fresh plots, new voices, and summer drama.

Read-Alikes: Great Big Beautiful Life

Love a swoony rom-com? These charming reads are perfect while you wait for Emily Henry’s latest.

Business Books: Quick Reads

Level up your skills, fast! These quick reads deliver real business smarts in bite-sized, actionable packages.
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