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Join in on the festivities! Tantallon is excited to celebrate its 25th birthday with performances, treats, and activities for all ages.
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Acoustic Song Circle: Nova Scotia Threshold Singers

Oct 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discover the mission of comfort singing and experience songs that offer peace, connection, and care.

Nocturne Kjipuktuk/Halifax

Oct 17th | 6:00-11:45pm
We are pleased to be the location for two exciting and interactive experiences during Nocturne Kjipuktuk/Halifax on October 17.

Celebrate Tantallon Public Library's 25th Birthday!

Oct 17th | 10:30am - 2:00pm
Join in on the festivities! Tantallon is excited to celebrate its 25th birthday with performances, treats, and activities for all ages.

In The Sunroom: Picturing Grief

On display from October 11 – November 21, 2026 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Picturing Grief by Susan MacLeod and Savannah Tries.

New Fiction: October 2026

October brings fall colours, pumpkin spice and the new fiction releases! Enjoy these new titles coming out in October 2026.

New Non-Fiction: October 2026

October is one of the biggest months of the year in the publishing world. Have a look at all the exciting new titles hitting the shelves.

Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k — We Are Healing”

Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.

Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month. Get inspired and pick up some fresh ideas about how to establish, grow, and market your business.