Tuesday, March 17: Due to power outages in the area, Dartmouth North and Halifax North Memorial Public Libraries will delay opening today. Please remember to check our website for an opening time before leaving for a visit.
Halifax Public Libraries' website has been experiencing intermittent errors. Please note that outages may disrupt some digital services like OverDrive/Libby. Kanopy and hoopla.
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Book Launch: Pickled in Love, by Gina N. Brown
Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Can two hesitant 50-somethings get out of their own way to fall in love? Gina Brown will read from her third novel, Pickled in Love.
March Break: Teen Events
March 13-22
Multiple Locations
Don't miss out on the fun! Our teen events will have you booked and busy throughout March Break.
Quiz: Take Your Shot at Heated Rivalry Trivia
How well do you know Heated Rivalry? Step onto the ice and test your knowledge of this fan-favourite hockey romance.
Readers & Writers: A Chat with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
Bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang stop by for a chat on research, collaboration, and the inspiration behind their novels.
Book Launch: Pickled in Love, by Gina N. Brown
Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Can two hesitant 50-somethings get out of their own way to fall in love? Gina Brown will read from her third novel, Pickled in Love.
March Break: Teen Events
March 13-22
Multiple Locations
Don't miss out on the fun! Our teen events will have you booked and busy throughout March Break.
Quiz: Take Your Shot at Heated Rivalry Trivia
How well do you know Heated Rivalry? Step onto the ice and test your knowledge of this fan-favourite hockey romance.
Readers & Writers: A Chat with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
Bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang stop by for a chat on research, collaboration, and the inspiration behind their novels.
Concept Books: Opposites
Build early learning through opposites with bright concept books that make “up/down” and “big/small” feel like a playful discovery.
Irish Authors
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with recent Irish fiction, from literary gems to irresistible storytelling.
New Fiction: March 2026
Grab the hottest new novels arriving in March, packed with page-turners, big feelings, and bingeable plots fresh off the press now.
Canadian Books You Don't Want to Miss
Explore standout recent reads by Canadian authors, from buzzy fiction to fascinating non-fiction you’ll want to borrow right away.
Concept Books: Opposites
Build early learning through opposites with bright concept books that make “up/down” and “big/small” feel like a playful discovery.
Irish Authors
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with recent Irish fiction, from literary gems to irresistible storytelling.
New Fiction: March 2026
Grab the hottest new novels arriving in March, packed with page-turners, big feelings, and bingeable plots fresh off the press now.
Canadian Books You Don't Want to Miss
Explore standout recent reads by Canadian authors, from buzzy fiction to fascinating non-fiction you’ll want to borrow right away.
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