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Are you a teen or adult who misses being able to participate in the Summer Reading Club? Then we have a program for you!
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The Life and Hard Times of Halifax's Upper Streets

Explore the lives and struggles of the people from the "Victorian Era" Halifax. A socially divided class system and a quest for better lives

Cantonese Opera Show

Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In partnership with FAI@STUDIO, join us as Siu-lun Ko and Frances Wong perform scenes from the all-time classic play: The Peony Pavilion.

Coffee & Books: Let's Talk About Books Made Into Film

Jul 23rd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Do you love to read? Have a favourite book you want to recommend? Join us to meet fellow book lovers and get ideas about what to read next.

Musquodoboit Harbour Parade Cooling Station

Jul 19th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drop into our Musquodoboit Harbour Parade Cooling Station to grab a cool treat while you wait for the parade. While supplies last.

Cooking on a Budget

Explore cookbooks with flavourful, affordable recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

New YA Fiction: July 2025

Catch the latest releases! These brand-new YA titles bring fresh plots, new voices, and summer drama.

Read-Alikes: Great Big Beautiful Life

Love a swoony rom-com? These charming reads are perfect while you wait for Emily Henry’s latest.

Business Books: Quick Reads

Level up your skills, fast! These quick reads deliver real business smarts in bite-sized, actionable packages.
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