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Women in the Military

May 11th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Canadian women have played a key role in our country's military efforts over the years, overcoming many barriers to serve. Learn more.

Open Heart Forgery: Poetry Open Mic, part of a series

Join Halifax community poetry journal, Open Heart Forgery, for an open mic event! Bring your own poetry to share, or listen and enjoy.

Poses & Pages: Mindfulness Yoga & Crafting for Teens, part of a series

Four weeks of gentle yoga, guided meditation, journaling, and crafts. Learn about managing stress and anxiety with creative mindfulness.

Asian Heritage Month Fashion Show

May 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about diverse cultures through traditional clothing from a variety of Asian countries, and take time to appreciate the community!

Learn to Draw for Teens

Brush up on your artistic skills! Get started with this list of drawing books for teens.

Blooming May Flowers

May is a month of sprouts, blossoms, and nature's growing beauty. This list of children's books illustrates springtime starts!

Happy 30th Anniversary to Oprah's Book Club!

Oprah has personally chosen and read each title on her long list. Look back at some of the titles from the past 30 years, and enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day

Here's a small selection of our favourite preschool picture books about moms.
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