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2018 Cultural Showcase at Woodlawn 2018 Cultural Showcase at Woodlawn Public Library

By LibraryLife
Written by Jyoti, staff member, Woodlawn Public Library | As part of Culture Days 2018, we worked with community partners to showcase different aspects of multiculturalism through live performance, interactive displays, and delicious food. Look back on this wonderful celebration.
Written by Jyoti, staff member, Woodlawn Public Library | As part of Culture Days 2018, we worked with community partners to showcase…
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The Journey of a Book The Journey of a Book

By LibraryLife
Have you ever wondered how a book ends up on the shelf at your Library? We take you behind the scenes of our Collection Management Department to see how books are ordered, processed, and delivered. It's basically like an episode of How it's Made, the Library Edition.
Ever wondered how a book ends up on the shelf at your Library? We take you behind the scenes of our Collection Management Department to…
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Read Local Read Local E-Books

recommended by HfxPL_LocalHistory
Celebrate the Atlantic Canadian publishing industry with these e-books for all ages and genre fans, published right here on the East Coast. #IReadLocal
Celebrate the Atlantic Canadian publishing industry with these e-books for all ages and genre fans, published right here in Atlantic…
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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

By Our Community
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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The Cookbook Book Club The Cookbook Book Club

If leafing through a gorgeous, glossy cookbook is one of your favourite things, then this Book Club at Alderney Gate is just right for you.
If leafing through a gorgeous, glossy cookbook is one of your favourite things, then this Book Club at Alderney Gate is just right for you.
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A New Direction for Canada's Bank Notes A New Direction for Canada's Bank Notes

Learn more about the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond.
Learn more about the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond.
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Susan the Sketcher sketches Ego to Eco Susan the Sketcher sketches Ego to Eco

Volunteer artist, Susan the Sketcher, attended the event Ego to Eco: "Wikewiku" (Animal Fattening Time) during Mi'kmaq History Month.
Volunteer artist, Susan the Sketcher, attended the event Ego to Eco: "Wikewiku" (Animal Fattening Time) during Mi'kmaq History Month.
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Impact of Rotating Postal Strike Impact of Rotating Postal Strike

Borrow by Mail, Interlibrary Loans, and delivery of new Library cards will continue as usual, however, expect mail delays of several days.
Borrow by Mail, Interlibrary Loans, and delivery of new Library cards will continue as usual, however, expect mail delays of several days.
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We're Digging at Central Library We're Digging at Central Library

You can expect to see crews doing some minor construction work on the outdoor Front Plaza at Central Library.
You can expect to see crews doing some minor construction work on the outdoor Front Plaza at Central Library.
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Dino-vember Dino-vember

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Celebrate your little one's love of all things dinosaur with these dino-mite books that are sure to have you roaring like a T-Rex.
Celebrate your little one's love of all things dinosaur with these dino-mite books that are sure to have you roaring like a T-Rex.
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WWII Service Files of Canadian War Dead WWII Service Files of Canadian War Dead

By LocalHistory
Ancestry Library Edition is free to use at all 14 branches of the Library. This blog highlights the 1939-47 WWII records available to users.
Ancestry Library Edition is free to use at all 14 branches of the Library. This blog highlights the 1939-47 WWII records available to users.
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OverDrive E-Books OverDrive E-Books

Borrow e-books and audiobooks – anywhere, anytime. All you need is your library card.
Borrow e-books and audiobooks – anywhere, anytime. All you need is your library card.
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7 Business Tips From Local Entrepreneurs 7 Business Tips From Local Entrepreneurs

By Our Community
This Small Business Month, we were fortunate to host events with many local leaders. Here's a round-up of their best biz tips.
This Small Business Month, we were fortunate to host events with many local leaders. Here's a round-up of their best biz tips.
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Subliminal Landscapes Subliminal Landscapes

By LibrarySpaces
On display November 13, 2018 to January 5, 2019 in The Sunroom at Central Library.
On display November 13, 2018 to January 5, 2019 in The Sunroom at Central Library.
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Hockey Night in Canada Hockey Night in Canada

recommended by HfxPL_Adults
Hockey is Canada's favorite sport. If we're not playing it or watching it, we are talking about it. Now you can read about it too.
Hockey is Canada's favorite sport. If we're not playing it or watching it, we are talking about it. Now you can read about it too.
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Keshen Goodman Outdoor Renovations Keshen Goodman Outdoor Renovations

By LibrarySpaces
We're happy to tell you that construction has begun, creating the foundation for what will become a beautiful outdoor library.
We're happy to tell you that construction has begun, creating the foundation for what will become a beautiful outdoor library.
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