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We're bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the Library with all-ages watch parties.
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Scenes from African Heritage Month Opening Night 2026

Music, joy, and community filled Paul O'Regan Hall for our 2026 African Heritage Month Opening Night. See the photos!

Movie Night for Crafters: Belle

Feb 17th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Celebrate African Heritage Month with a craft-friendly movie night—lights on, lap projects welcome, and a screening of Belle.

African Drumming & Dancing with Amara Kanté & Kouraba

This program showcases the power of rhythm and movement as expressions of African culture, history, and artistic excellence.

From Africa to Canada: The Clarke Family

Tracing one family’s journey from Africa to the Caribbean and on to Halifax—an intergenerational story of survival, migration, and place.

The Life and Times of Bookstores

Travel through centuries of bookshops, from historic Europe to modern cities around the world.

New Non-fiction: February 2026

Curious minds, this one’s for you. Discover new non-fiction titles hitting shelves this February.

African Heritage Month: Children's Books

Explore history, culture, and achievements with children’s books celebrating African Heritage Month.

Go for Gold: YA Sports Fiction

From fierce rivalries to personal wins, these YA sports novels bring teamwork, grit, and heart.
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