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Celebrate 25 years of Keshen Goodman Public Library with a full day of free events for all ages—music, trivia, performances, cake, and more!
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25 Reasons We Love Keshen Goodman Public Library

As Keshen Goodman celebrates its 25th anniversary, we asked community members what they love most about this branch. Read your 25 reasons.

Grown-Ups Only: Cozy Roleplaying Game, part of a series

For the month of August, we will play a cozy roleplaying game. All you need to bring is a love of stories. Drop in for any or all sessions.

Making a Household Name: The Tradition of Naming Your Estate

Discover the stories behind Halifax's grand estates, from Belmont to Evergreen, and the tradition of giving homes memorable names.

Family Pride Fair at the Library

Aug 15th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stop by for drag storytime with Rouge Fatale, face-painting, giant games, crafts, button-making, a treasure hunt, and more!

30 Books to Read If You Loved The Odyssey

Loved The Odyssey? Looking for more Greek mythology? Here are more stories exploring Troy, Ithaca, and beyond.

Books with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters

Celebrate the many ways we communicate with this book list, created in partnership with Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia.

Working 9 to 5: The Office Job in Fiction

Sit back and enjoy the office drama with these fictional accounts of getting by at work.

Hidden Gems

Looking for fresh voices and standout stories? These under-the-radar titles are ready to delight readers and inspire new literary faves.
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