Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a new e-reader or looking to upgrade, this blog post will help you decide which e-reader is best for you and how to get started with your new e-reader.
Make Connections at our Monthly Small Business Café
Coffee. Conversation. Connection. Find it all at our monthly Small Business Café at Halifax Central Library. One Monday a month, local entrepreneurs, business experts, and community members get together at the Library to talk about industry news, business insights, and opportunities in Halifax and beyond.
Through the Eyes of Youth
Discover how Halifax Public Libraries fosters youth literacy and creativity, from baby’s first library card to programs that inspire lifelong learning. Explore 2023-24 highlights like the inaugural youth Bookmark Design Contest, 3rd annual Funny Pages Festival, and innovative partnerships supporting families and newcomer youth.
“Baby’s first library car
Access for All
Halifax Public Libraries is committed to accessibility, offering services like Home Delivery and sensory-friendly concerts, and continuing to work for barrier-free upgrades. Discover how the Library creates inclusive spaces for all, enhancing experiences for folks with all abilities.
New Editions & New Additions
In the 2023-24 year, Halifax Public Libraries continued to grow with innovative services like the Prospect Library Kiosk, new digital platforms, and trending collections like Romantasy. Explore how local favourites, enhanced discovery tools, and even bicycles are shaping the Library’s future.
All the Ways to Play
Learning takes many shapes and forms, and creates meaningful experiences for youth through play that expands their curiosity and builds life-skills. When you are looking for fun play options, look no further than your closest Halifax Public Libraries branch.
Exploring The World and Reading Free: Children, Teens and Public Libraries
Public Libraries are defenders of intellectual freedom. We provide access to a wide range of information, viewpoints, and discussions. We believe that being able to freely access a variety of stories, voices, perspectives, and opinions helps create an empathetic, curious, and informed community. And while it is important for people of all ages to have access to this diversity of ideas and information, it may be especially important for children and teens.
The Importance of Reading to Your Baby
It's never too early to start reading to your child. It is actually highly recommended to begin reading to children when they are newborns. In this blog, we share information on the benefits of reading to little ones, and some easy ways to start this new habit together.
Growing Our Collection Beyond Books
Have you ever wondered how new items, particularly unique items, make their way into our collection, and from there, onto your Holds shelf for pick-up? Let's explore beyond books and behind the scenes of Halifax Public Libraries.
The Freedom to Read What We Want: How Glorious is That!
Have you ever stopped to think about how incredibly important it is that you have the freedom to read any book, magazine, newspaper, or information resource you choose? Imagine now, if you were refused a copy of a book because someone else decided what you could, or could not read. Unrestricted access to read anything we want and to form our own opinions is intellectual freedom, and many of us take it for granted.
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