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.
Gingerbread House Making at the Library
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Frosting? Check. Sprinkles? Check. This holiday season, many of our Library branches are hosting free gingerbread house workshops.
Musquodoboit Harbour Parade of Lights: Pre-Parade Hot Spot
Dec 7th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Drop in to our Parade of Lights Hot Spot to celebrate the season. We'll warm up with a warm drink and a treat to-go prior to the parade.
Community Eats: CommuniTEA
Dec 2nd | 2:30-4:00pm
Take time to socialize with community members and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. Craft supplies also available!
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
East Coast Recipes
Get cooking: explore thousands of recipes from 40+ local cookbooks.
Community Conversations: Frugal Eating
Dartmouth residents came together to have a community conversation on “Tips for Saving Money." Here are their tips for frugal eating!
Brewing Connections: Coffee Corners & Community Cafés
More than a weekly ritual, these morning programs are a warm, safe space for bringing people together, one cup, and one chat at a time.
Winter Comfort Foods
Warm up this winter with hearty stews, soups, and casseroles. These delicious recipes will bring cozy comfort to your kitchen.
Snacks For Santa
Before you sleep on Christmas Eve, be sure to leave some holiday goodies for Santa! Bake a sweet treat with this list of holiday recipes.
Cookbooks for Kids
Whip up something delicious in the kitchen with easy and fun recipes, perfect for budding young chefs.
Asian Heritage: Cookbooks
Explore the diverse culinary traditions of Asia with deliciously informative cookbooks.
Watch Now: Learn to Make Fufu
Millions of people eat fufu every day in West and Central Africa. Mary Nkrumah of Mary's African Cuisine demonstrates how to make it.
Watch Now: Learn to Make Okra Stew
Mary Nkrumah of Mary's African Cuisine shows how to cook okra properly as a stew, served with corn dough (akpele/banku).
Watch Now: Learn to Make African Yam & Cocoyam Leaf Stew
Learn how to make boiled yam and plantain with nutritious cocoyam leaf stew (kontomere) with Mary Nkrumah, Mary's African Cuisine.
Teens in the Kitchen: Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Fries
Join Andy from East Coast Kitchen (and MasterChef Canada!), as he makes easy 20minute black bean burgers and sweet potato fries.