Kids

Kids

Kids

Back-to-School with Halifax Public Libraries

The back-to-school season is here! Explore staff book lists and resources to help your student start the year right.

Crafts for International Day of Peace

September 14 & 18
Join us for stitching and bracelet making crafts as we recognize the upcoming International Day of Peace on September 21.

Volunteer with Families Learning English

Our new Family English Learning Support (FELS) program works with both parents and children in simultaneous learning sessions.

World Book

Snazz up your next school project and discover the world through games, animations, articles, experiments, and more for students.

CBC Corner

Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks offers over 300 animated, talking picture books for reading or listening online.

Libby (by OverDrive)

Libby is the one-tap app for accessing OverDrive's collection, including thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines for all ages.

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Children's Books

This list of children's books can help honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.

CBC Kids Reads 2025 Longlist

CBC Kids Reads is back to celebrate the best in Canadian picture books! Check out the longlist before the shortlist is revealed on Sept. 17.

It's Okay to Cry: Tearful Tales

Growing and learning comes with many ups and downs. These tearful tales will help any child work through big emotions.

Sleepy Stories

Not quite ready to fall asleep? These sleepy stories will prepare young ones to enter dreamland!
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