For the past 11 years, Kristi has been Halifax's resident Broadway Diva, impressing audiences far and wide with her dance moves and sewing skills. Here, Kristi talks to us about drag, Pride, RuPaul, and books.
2019 Halifax Regional Library Board Impact Award Recipients
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Halifax Public Libraries staff, partners, and community partners gathered for our Annual General Meeting. We are pleased to recognize outstanding community partners, volunteers, and staff members with our 2019 Impact Awards. Read more about them.
The Drum Has a Heartbeat: Raymond Sewell on the Power of Indigenous Music
Pipukwes Latto’law (Raymond Gilbert Sewell), BA, MA is an l’nu from the Mi’kmaq district of Kespek – specifically Ge’gwapsgug. Here, he shares the memories and meaning of Indigenous music in his life.
Pablo’s Story
Be Brave: Be Mayor. Pablo was our TD Summer Reading Club 2017 grand prize winner. Read his story of taking over the city.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Spring has sprung, which means the rain and mud are making their annual return to Nova Scotia. This dramatic shift from our once snowy landscape brings with it a bouquet of seasonal delights: our beloved song birds, cruise ships filled with wide-eyed tourists, open lakes and waterways begging to be explored, rooftop patios, and, of…
“Poetry Can Heal the World”
Halifax's Poet Laureate, Dr. Afua Cooper, reflects on the meaning of poetry in her life, her love of libraries, and staying inspired.
Volunteers Shape Our Library Community
April 7-13, 2019, is Volunteer Appreciation Week at Halifax Public Libraries. Throughout Volunteer Appreciation Week, branches of Halifax Public Libraries are hosting Volunteer Appreciation events to say thank you to our generous volunteers. Our volunteers help shape the community we live in, and have a meaningful impact on people’s lives by dedicating their time to support Library programs and services.
Susan “the Sketcher” MacLeod Sketches the R is for Reparations Book Launch
On February 23, 2019, Halifax Public Libraries' volunteer artist, Susan "The Sketcher" MacLeod, attended the exciting launch of R is for Reparations. The one-of-a-kind alphabet book was written by Halifax youth at Halifax North Memorial Public Library during African Heritage Month 2018, and shares their hopes and dreams about the global demand for redress, compensation and restitution for the horrors of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
Meeting Stan Lee & The Magic of Reading
Written by Guest Blogger David Johnston aka The Amazing Mr. J, Magician & Entertainer | The Amazing Mr. J will be performing a series of magic shows at the Library this March Break.
Susan “the Sketcher” MacLeod Sketches Afua Cooper, Poet Laureate
On January 24, 2019, Halifax Public Libraries' volunteer artist, Susan "The Sketcher" MacLeod, ventured to Central Library to listen to a discussion with and reading by Halifax's Poet Laureate, Afua Cooper.
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