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Even More Local E-Books Even More Local E-Books

50 new local e-books have been added to our collection! Discover these and hundreds more for download through OverDrive.
50 new local e-books have been added to our collection! Discover these and hundreds more for download through OverDrive.
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2018 Cultural Showcase at Woodlawn 2018 Cultural Showcase at Woodlawn Public Library

By LibraryLife
Written by Jyoti, staff member, Woodlawn Public Library | As part of Culture Days 2018, we worked with community partners to showcase different aspects of multiculturalism through live performance, interactive displays, and delicious food. Look back on this wonderful celebration.
Written by Jyoti, staff member, Woodlawn Public Library | As part of Culture Days 2018, we worked with community partners to showcase…
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The Journey of a Book The Journey of a Book

By LibraryLife
Have you ever wondered how a book ends up on the shelf at your Library? We take you behind the scenes of our Collection Management Department to see how books are ordered, processed, and delivered. It's basically like an episode of How it's Made, the Library Edition.
Ever wondered how a book ends up on the shelf at your Library? We take you behind the scenes of our Collection Management Department to…
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Our Teen Blog Our Teen Blog

By teens and for teens, this is the place for creative musings, random thoughts, reviews & recommendations, and teen podcast news.
By teens and for teens, this is the place for creative musings, random thoughts, reviews & recommendations, and It Came From the Second Floor teen podcast news.
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Pablo's Story Pablo's Story

By Our Community
Be Brave: Be Mayor. Pablo was our TD Summer Reading Club 2017 grand prize winner. If you win in 2018, you could lead Halifax too!
Be Brave: Be Mayor. Pablo was our TD Summer Reading Club 2017 grand prize winner. If you win in 2018, you could lead Halifax too!
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Languages of Nova Scotia Languages of Nova Scotia

Nov 29th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Join us for a free screening of films in Farsi, French, Gaelic (Scottish), Maritime Sign Language/American Sign Language, and Mi'kmaq.
Join us for a free screening of films in Farsi, French, Gaelic (Scottish), Maritime Sign Language/American Sign Language, and Mi'kmaq.
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Remembering Stan Lee Remembering Stan Lee

"I feel that if you’re able to entertain people, you’re doing a good thing."- Stan Lee. Entertain us, he did (and does). Read and watch.
"I feel that if you’re able to entertain people, you’re doing a good thing."- Stan Lee. Entertain us, he did (and does). Read and watch.
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The Cookbook Book Club The Cookbook Book Club

If leafing through a gorgeous, glossy cookbook is one of your favourite things, then this Book Club at Alderney Gate is just right for you.
If leafing through a gorgeous, glossy cookbook is one of your favourite things, then this Book Club at Alderney Gate is just right for you.
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November is Picture Book Month November is Picture Book Month

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If you listen carefully, you just might hear the characters in these interactive, silly books speaking right to you.
If you listen carefully, you just might hear the characters in these interactive, silly books speaking right to you.
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A New Direction for Canada's Bank Notes A New Direction for Canada's Bank Notes

Learn more about the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond.
Learn more about the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond.
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Susan the Sketcher sketches Ego to Eco Susan the Sketcher sketches Ego to Eco

Volunteer artist, Susan the Sketcher, attended the event Ego to Eco: "Wikewiku" (Animal Fattening Time) during Mi'kmaq History Month.
Volunteer artist, Susan the Sketcher, attended the event Ego to Eco: "Wikewiku" (Animal Fattening Time) during Mi'kmaq History Month.
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Impact of Rotating Postal Strike Impact of Rotating Postal Strike

Borrow by Mail, Interlibrary Loans, and delivery of new Library cards will continue as usual, however, expect mail delays of several days.
Borrow by Mail, Interlibrary Loans, and delivery of new Library cards will continue as usual, however, expect mail delays of several days.
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We're Digging at Central Library We're Digging at Central Library

You can expect to see crews doing some minor construction work on the outdoor Front Plaza at Central Library.
You can expect to see crews doing some minor construction work on the outdoor Front Plaza at Central Library.
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Dino-vember Dino-vember

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Celebrate your little one's love of all things dinosaur with these dino-mite books that are sure to have you roaring like a T-Rex.
Celebrate your little one's love of all things dinosaur with these dino-mite books that are sure to have you roaring like a T-Rex.
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OverDrive E-Books OverDrive E-Books

Borrow e-books and audiobooks – anywhere, anytime. All you need is your library card.
Borrow e-books and audiobooks – anywhere, anytime. All you need is your library card.
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7 Business Tips From Local Entrepreneurs 7 Business Tips From Local Entrepreneurs

By Our Community
This Small Business Month, we were fortunate to host events with many local leaders. Here's a round-up of their best biz tips.
This Small Business Month, we were fortunate to host events with many local leaders. Here's a round-up of their best biz tips.
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Subliminal Landscapes Subliminal Landscapes

By LibrarySpaces
On display November 13, 2018 to January 5, 2019 in The Sunroom at Central Library.
On display November 13, 2018 to January 5, 2019 in The Sunroom at Central Library.
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