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Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards

Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.

Information Session: Path to Canadian Citizenship

Nov 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Are you a Permanent Resident? Join our info session with Citizenship Judge Joan Mahoney to learn how to become a Canadian citizen.

Spryfield Day of Caring

Nov 18th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Browse tables from different groups offering programs and services for housing, taxes, legal aid, IDs, pensions, family supports, and more.

Remembrance Day Closure

On November 11, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday.

If You Liked... Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse

If you enjoyed Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse, these teen titles offer thoughtful perspectives on war, history, and displacement.

Work-Life Balance: Successful Career, Joyful Life

Find strategies to manage your time and resources, prioritize what matters most, and rebalance your life in a way that works for you.

New Fiction: November 2026

Curious about what's being published this month? Browse November's most anticipated fiction titles.

The Giller Prize Longlist 2026

14 Canadian works of fiction have been named to the 2026 Giller Prize longlist—browse and borrow all of the selected titles.