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.
Keshen Goodman Grand Re-Opening
Jul 26th & 27th | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Join friends, family, and neighbours for two jam-packed days of fun as we celebrate the re-opening of Keshen Goodman Public Library!
Community Eats: Olympic Treats
Multiple Dates
Woodlawn & Cole Harbour Libraries
Drop into the Library for a taste of the Summer Olympics with a Parisian pastry!
CommuniTEA
Multiple Dates | 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.
Asian Heritage: Cookbooks
Explore the diverse culinary traditions of Asia with deliciously informative cookbooks.
I Can Grow a Garden
Inspire young gardeners with beautifully illustrated books that make planting and growing a garden an exciting adventure.
Gardening Books to Cultivate Your Green Thumb
Whether you're a budding gardener or seasoned green thumb, these books will plant the seeds of inspiration for your next garden.
Cooking on a Budget
Explore cookbooks with budget-friendly recipes for delicious, healthy family meals.
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.