2019 was a year for the books! Here are some fun facts about borrowing and trends from the past year at the Library.
Note: These stats do not include all of December 2019.
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Our Most Popular E-Books of 2019
2019 was a busy year for e-reading at Halifax Public Libraries, with just over 1,000,000 e-books and e-audiobooks borrowed. As the year draws to a close, there's no time like the present to recap what items flew off our online shelves and onto your phones, tablets, and e-readers in 2019. 2019 e-book chart-toppers If you…
10 Reasons to Love Your Library
In case you needed a little reminder of all the positive ways your Library can contribute to your life, we've pulled together 10 reasons to love your Halifax Public Libraries!
The Science of Kinetic Sand
To celebrate Science Literacy Week, we’re sharing the recipe for Kinetic Sand, a sand that feels wet, but isn't. Explore and create with this DIY recipe.
8 Ways to Lean on the Library at Back-to-School Time
Fall is just around the corner, summer is coming to an end, and it's time to get back into that old-school school routine. You can help your kids (or students!) hit the ground running this September with support from your Library—from online tools to helpful books.
PressReader: Local and International News
PressReader is a place for you to find, read about, and share what’s happening in the world. By accessing PressReader at the Library, you can discover the news you care about.
5 Tips for Keeping Your Personal Information Safe Online
The internet is a useful tool for connecting with others and accessing information. It allows you to read the news, check the weather, listen to music, apply for jobs, send emails your friends and family, and so much more. The internet has become increasingly important, so it is equally as important to know how to stay safe out there. Read on for some tips for staying safe online.
Health Online at the Library
Learn how to find credible and current information to your health-related questions using the Library's Health & Wellness reference database.
Read to Me
Read to Me distributes a free bag of books and resources to the family of every baby born in Nova Scotia. These carefully curated packages are delivered right at the hospital bedside for new parents and their babies.
A Special Welcome for New Canadians: Canoo
Canoo is open to all new citizens of Canada within one year of your citizenship ceremony. The program provides new Canadians with a pass that allows free access to hundreds of historic sites, museums, galleries, and parks across Canada. Learn more about it here.
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