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.
A Q&A with Evelyn C. White, Author of Alice Walker: A Life
In honour of the Library’s The Color Purple event series, and Alice Walker’s 75th birthday, we sat down with Evelyn C. White, journalist, relatively new Haligonian, and official biographer of Alice Walker: A Life. Halifax Public Libraries was honoured to be able to spend time with Evelyn and learn more about her career and her relationship with Alice Walker, and to discuss all things The Color Purple.
HST Filing Frequencies: Who Cares?
A guest blog by Christy MacDonald, owner of Clearview Business Services Corp. Christy offers Ask a Bookkeeper sessions at Halifax Central Library.
Accessible, Autism-Friendly Experiences
A guest blog written by Autism Nova Scotia | Over the last 2 years, Autism Nova Scotia and Halifax Public Libraries have collaborated to develop an autism-friendly library system in HRM. By providing a variety of accessible resources and experiences, this partnership is paving the way for community understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Small Business: Stop Dreaming, Start Planning
Written by Canada Business Network | Canada Business Network has presented previously at Central Library's Small Business Café on this topic.
2018 Ghost Story Contest Winners
This year, 50 talented young writers between the ages of 7 and 15 entered their creepy creations into the Halifax Public Libraries Ghost Story Contest. The terrifying tales were enough to keep 3 very brave judges awake all night, their eyes wide in terror. Read the 7 winning stories...if you dare!
7 Small Business Tips From Local Entrepreneurs
If Small Business Month 2018 (October) was any indication, small business in Nova Scotia is booming, under the management of the best and brightest minds. This October, we were fortunate to host events with many local leaders. Here's a round-up of their best tips for small business owners.
Top Social Media Trends Heading into 2019
Written by Guest Blogger, Anita Kirkbride. Anita has presented at Central Library's Small Business Café on this topic.
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