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Food & Cooking
Some years ago, you might have walked into a library with a snack and have been told to “put it away,” or “throw it away.” Today, we’re serving up a much different story.
We know that food brings people together, and so do free and welcoming public spaces like our libraries. At Halifax Public Libraries, one part of our vision is “A resource for everyone.” Resources come in all shapes, sizes—and yes, even tastes. We are proud to offer free snacks, workshops, resources, and tools for local food lovers and changemakers, year-round.
Staff Lists
Use Your Garden Bounty
It's been a great harvest in many gardens this year. Now is the time to start canning, preserving, cooking and eating—explore books to help!
Outdoor Eats and Treats
Summer is coming! Get outdoors and enjoy a treat or two. Here are some mouthwatering cookbooks to help you get started.
Taste of Asia
May is Asian Heritage Month. Celebrate now and beyond with our cookbooks featuring delectable recipes from countries all over Asia.
Nutrition Month
March is Nutrition Month and the 2021 theme is "Good for you! Dieticians help you find your healthy." Here are some books to fit the theme.
Blogs, News, and Resources
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
JustFOOD Halifax: Take the Survey
We're proud to partner with Halifax Food Policy Alliance on the JustFOOD initiative. Take the survey to help shape positive change!
That’s a Wrap! Results from Our Community Lunch Project
One year, five branches, 50 volunteers and 38 thousand lunches—the results are in from our Community Lunch Project and its all good news.
Nourish Nova Scotia's Local Food Lunch Toolkit (Download)
A collection of recipes and resources to make serving nutritious, from-scratch meals using local ingredients easy for everyone!
A New Café Is Underway for Halifax Central Library
MetroWorks and Halifax Public Libraries are serving you Ampersand Café at Halifax Central Library.
A Polish Food Library
Victoria Shulga, Polish-Canadian Society of Nova Scotia, recommends a wide variety of Polish foods you can try, or make at home.
East Coast Recipes
Get cooking: explore thousands of recipes from 40+ local cookbooks.
How To: Cook Maritime Classics with East Coast Recipes
What are you making for dinner tonight? Visit East Coast Recipes in our E-Library to find out!
Spring Cleaning: Nutrition Edition
Spring cleaning includes improving nutrition by stocking your kitchen with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Grab quick tips here!
In the Kitchen: Teens Recipes
Cooking and discovering delicious new foods is something that you'll do throughout your life—so why not get a head start now?
In the Kitchen: Adults Recipes
Creating and enjoying a healthy relationship with food, doesn’t need to be expensive or hard. Check out our adult in the kitchen recipes.
In the Kitchen: Kids Recipes
Cooking with kids helps them develop healthy eating habits and the food skills they will need as they grow. Get started with these recipes!
Nutrition Month: Start Your Wellness Journey
To kick off Nutrition Month, Library Dietetic Intern, Niousha, dives into how healthy eating looks different for everyone.
Kick-Start Creativity: Crafting with Apples
Make something beautiful using freshly picked apples, and, after, carefully wash and peel the apples to enjoy a healthy, delicious snack!
Library Café Open at Keshen Goodman Public Library
We are thrilled to announce the Library Café at Keshen Goodman Public Library is open for service!
How to Eat a Nova Scotia Lobster
Fresh lobster is a Nova Scotia favourite. But have you ever wondered how to get the most out of eating it? Claudia has some tips.
