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English Conversation Group Volunteers… English Conversation Group Volunteers Needed

Central Library needs more volunteers for its English Conversation Group. Interested in helping people practice English and learn more…
Central Library is in need of more volunteers for English Conversation Groups. By volunteering a few hours a week, you can help people practice their English conversation skills and learn more about Nova Scotia. Learn more and apply.
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A Q&A with Evelyn C. White A Q&A with Evelyn C. White, Author of Alice Walker: A Life

By Our Community
In honour of the Library’s The Color Purple event series, and Alice Walker’s 75th birthday (February 9), we sat down with Evelyn C. White, journalist, relatively new Haligonian, and official biographer of Alice Walker: A Life.
In honour of The Color Purple series, and Alice Walker’s 75th birthday, we sat down with Evelyn C. White, author of Alice Walker: A Life.
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International Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day

Feb 24th | 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Cultural performances, speakers, and ceremony will mark this important date and promote the importance of multilingualism and diversity.
Cultural performances, speakers, and ceremony will mark this important date and promote the importance of multilingualism and diversity.
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What is the Cultural Access Pass? What is the Cultural Access Pass?

By DidYouKnow
This program for newcomers will help you explore all Canada has to offer—free. Learn more, and pick yours up at the Library today.
This program for newcomers will help you explore all Canada has to offer—free. Learn more, and pick yours up at the Library today.
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The Color Purple: Related Resources The Color Purple: A Resource List

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This February & March, we're celebrating all things The Color Purple, including its many connections to Halifax past and present. Our series features special guests, film, discussions, and more. We've put together a list to help you prepare for this exciting series.
This February, we're celebrating all things The Color Purple, including its many connections to Halifax past and present.
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Most-Read Books in 2018 Most-Read Books in 2018

The Star Halifax sat down with Collection Development Librarian, Sarah Weaver, to talk about trends in Halifax Public Libraries’ collection.
The Star Halifax sat down with Collection Development Librarian, Sarah Weaver, to talk about trends in Halifax Public Libraries’ collection.
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The Science of Sleep The Science of Sleep

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Getting enough sleep is very important to your health. Find out more about the science of sleep with these books all about snoozing.
Getting enough sleep is very important to your health. Find out more about the science of sleep with these books all about snoozing.
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Keshen Goodman Interior Renovation News Keshen Goodman Interior Renovation News

In late February, there will be some construction activity inside the Library as we change our layout to serve you better.
In late February, there will be some construction activity inside the Library as we change our layout to serve you better.
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Fighting the Blues and Facing the Light Fighting the Blues and Facing the Light

By BeyondBooks
Dexter Nyuurnibe, a student at NSCC, turns to Light Therapy at Halifax Public Libraries to help combat the winter blues.
Dexter Nyuurnibe, a student at NSCC, turns to Light Therapy at Halifax Public Libraries to help combat the winter blues.
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Black Loyalists, Maroons, and Refugees Black Loyalists, Maroons, and Refugees

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3 of the most significant migrations of the African diaspora to Nova Scotia happened within a span of 30 years. Read about the history.
3 of the most significant migrations of the African diaspora to Nova Scotia happened within a span of 30 years. Read about the history.
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Building a History Building a History

By LocalHistory
Many of us wish we knew more about the history of our homes, and the buildings we see and visit every day. Do you want to learn about them?
Many of us wish we knew more about the history of our homes, and the buildings we see and visit every day. Do you want to learn about them?
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African Heritage Month Opening Night African Heritage Month Opening Night

On January 24, the Black History Month Association & Halifax Public Libraries celebrated the beginning of African Heritage Month in Halifax.
On January 24, the Black History Month Association & Halifax Public Libraries celebrated the beginning of African Heritage Month in Halifax.
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African Heritage Non-Fiction for Kids African Heritage Non-Fiction for Kids

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These African Heritage non-fiction picks for kids tell important stories that have changed history.
These African Heritage non-fiction picks for kids tell important stories that have changed history.
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Psychology Month Events Psychology Month Events

Learn more about your brain, and tools and tactics to help improve daily life at events with the Association of Psychologists Nova Scotia.
Learn more about your brain, and tools and tactics to help improve daily life at events with the Association of Psychologists Nova Scotia.
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Astounding Film Comedies of the 1930s Astounding Film Comedies of the 1930s

By LibraryLife
Library staff member, Matthew, shares his love for 1930s film comedies with this blog detailing the razzle-dazzle of this cinematic era.
Library staff member, Matthew, shares his love for 1930s film comedies with this blog detailing the razzle-dazzle of this cinematic era.
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