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Due to a power outage in the building, Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library will be closed for the day, Saturday, September 22. 

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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

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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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Lesley Crewe on Mindfulness & Libraries Lesley Crewe on Mindfulness and Libraries

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A guest blog from Word on the Street Halifax 2018 featured author, Lesley Crewe. "You’re never lonely in a library. There are friends within an arm’s reach, and unlike real life, if you don’t like them, you just put them back quietly; no messy excuses or long goodbyes."
"You’re never lonely in a library. There are friends within an arm’s reach, and if you don’t like them, you just put them back quietly..."
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The Lucas Family's Story The Lucas Family's Story

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The Lucas family explores the Library's Autism Tool Kits: "We can count on the Library to be a place with something for all of us."
The Lucas family explores the Library's Autism Tool Kits: "We can count on the Library to be a place with something for all of us."
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Books Now Boarding Books Now Boarding

Meet the latest arrivals at the Airport. We've partnered with Halifax Stanfield to offer you a new way to borrow books, on the fly.
Meet the latest arrivals at the Airport. We've partnered with Halifax Stanfield to offer you a new way to borrow books, on the fly. Visit one of our new lending kiosks at the Airport to check out your latest travel companion. Bon voyage!
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Between the Pages Between the Pages

Oct 25th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Spend an evening peering inside the minds and creative lives of the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist finalists.
Spend an evening peering inside the minds and creative lives of the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist finalists.
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Cultural Showcase Cultural Showcase

Sep 29th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Public Library
Join us to celebrate cultures in our community. The afternoon of performances includes dancing and drumming, with global food tastings.
Join us to celebrate cultures in our community. The afternoon of performances includes dancing and drumming, with global food tastings.
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Let's Talk About Your Bedford Library Let's Talk About Your Bedford Library

What do you imagine for your Library's future? Tell us!
What do you imagine for your Library's future? Tell us!
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Fidget Spinners, Fortnite, and Science Fidget Spinners, Fortnite, and Science

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An interview with Library staff member, Chantale Pard | STEM is all the rage. And Chantale wrote the book on it. Literally.
An interview with Library staff member, Chantale Pard | STEM is all the rage. And Chantale wrote the book on it. Literally.
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2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize Long List 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize Long List

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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Giller Prize by checking out these 12 new Canadian classics. Which do you think will reign supreme?
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Giller Prize by checking out these 12 new Canadian classics. Which do you think will reign supreme?
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Meet Your New Neighbour, Eastern Passage Meet Your New Neighbour, Eastern Passage

Our first Community Library Kiosk is now in place at the Tallahassee Recreation Centre in Eastern Passage. Borrow away!
Our first Community Library Kiosk is now in place at the Tallahassee Recreation Centre in Eastern Passage. Borrow away!
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Poetry for Fans of Rupi Kaur Poetry for Fans of Rupi Kaur

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Love Rupi Kaur's contemporary style? Love her fellow InstaPoets? Check out these poetry collections that have a similar feel.
Love Rupi Kaur's contemporary style? Love her fellow InstaPoets? Check out these poetry collections that have a similar feel.
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Eat Your Way Across Canada Eat Your Way Across Canada

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Get a taste of Canadian cuisine from the different provinces of Canada. Try a new recipe or ingredient from great cooks across the country.
Get a taste of Canadian cuisine from the different provinces of Canada. Try a new recipe or ingredient from great cooks across the country.
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Celebrating Chinese Culture Celebrating Chinese Culture

Check out upcoming events exploring and celebrating aspects of Chinese culture and history, from cuisine and art to traditional medicine.
Check out upcoming events exploring and celebrating aspects of Chinese culture and history, from cuisine and art to traditional medicine.
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Show Your Art in The Sunroom Show Your Art in The Sunroom

The Sunroom at Central Library showcases emerging and professional artists in our community. Apply to have your art shown by October 1.
The Sunroom at Central Library showcases emerging and professional artists in our community. Apply to have your art shown by October 1.
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