Get outside! The Library offers kits that are filled to the brim with outdoor games and toys. Our Be Fit Kits are designed to help kids be active while having fun, and they can be checked out just like you would check out a book.
Celebrate the Return of the Games with Hunger Games Trivia!
Celebrate the release of Sunrise on the Reaping with our Hunger Games Trivia Challenge! Test your knowledge of Panem and the series' beloved characters.
Memory Kits: Borrow and Explore
The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is excited to partner with the Library on the creation and lending of Memory Kits. Learn more here.
Books to Film Trivia Challenge
Love books and movies? Try our Books to Film Trivia Challenge to test your adaptation smarts and uncover great reads and screen gems along the way.
Hooked on Rugs: Weaving History into Every Loop
Discover the rich history and modern revival of rug hooking in Atlantic Canada. From its humble beginnings to its place in contemporary fibre arts, explore how this timeless craft continues to inspire creativity and community at Halifax Public Libraries.
How To: Get Started with 3D Printing
Have you ever wanted to create an object but didn’t know where to start? 3D Printers make it possible to dream and do it! Here, Madie shares tips on 3D printing—including using the ones in our Lou Duggan Creative Studio.
Because Even the Sad Stories Matter: Films Inspired by Provoking Non-Fiction
The benefits of watching documentaries and docuseries are equivalent to that of reading non-fiction. They both help you see new perspectives and broaden your knowledge on featured topics. Exploring docuseries and documentaries promote self-guided learning. Haligonians can access and enjoy many documentary films through the Library’s free online resource, Kanopy; some of which I will share my personal thoughts on in this post.
Take-Home Tech Kits
Halifax Public Libraries is providing access to educational technology for kids across the HRM with Take-Home Tech kits. Learn more.
Sensory Play for All Ages
Sensory play is a great activity for children (and adults) of all ages. In fact, play-based learning and sensory activities play an important role in your child’s development until at least age seven. Here, we share 3 of our favourite sensory mediums—paint, slime, and bubbles—and ideas for getting hands-on.
Sounds Among the Shelves
Imagine wandering into your local library for a quiet evening, expecting the familiar hush of whispers and the rustle of turning pages, only to be greeted by the soulful strains of a jazz band, luscious R&B, or the rhythmic beats of Indigenous melodies. That’s exactly what we’ve been bringing to our branches—where the lines between literary haven and cultural hub blur harmoniously.
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