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Artist Hangama Amiri and curator Elizabeth Diggon take the stage at Central Library for an Artist Talk, with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
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Melville Island: From Jail to Sail

Apr 22nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local historian William Breckenridge details the dynamic history of Melville Island, from wartime prison to an idyllic sailing club.

Wild Songs of Land and Sea: An Evening of Poetry & Music

Apr 30th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join poets Clare Goulet, Jessica Hiemstra, Cory Lavender, Lorri Neilsen Glenn, and Margo Wheaton to celebrate Poetry Month.

NS 1713-1763: Conflicts, Treaties & Early Settlements

Apr 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Take a step back into Nova Scotia’s past. This talk explores 1713-1763, a time shaped by shifting alliances, conflicts, and treaties.

AGNS Presents: Artist Talk with Hangama Amiri

Apr 16th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Artist Hangama Amiri and curator Elizabeth Diggon take the stage at Central Library for an Artist Talk, with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

New YA Fiction: April 2026

Check out the latest YA fiction titles being released this April. Something catch your eye? Place a hold now!

Reese's Book Club: Young Adult Picks

Reese Witherspoon's very popular book club regularly selects Young Adult books as well! Here is a list of her YA picks so far.

New Fiction: April 2026

Spring has sprung and so have the new fiction releases for April. Browse the most anticipated titles hitting our shelves this month.

If You Like...The Twits by Roald Dahl

If you enjoy The Twits by Roald Dahl, you will LOVE these tales of scheming and practical jokes!
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