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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.

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.

Books for Wuthering Heights Fans

If you're in a brooding mood, we have just what you need: gothic settings, moody atmosphere, complex characters, and dark romance.

New Non-fiction: April 2026

Find all the most anticipated non-fiction arriving this month. Deepen your knowledge, challenge assumptions, or explore something new.

History You Can't Put Down

Have a look at the most in-demand history titles at Halifax Public Libraries in 2026 (so far).

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