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.
Bake a Batch: Kahk (Eid Cookies)
Apr 8th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn more about Ramadan and cultural food traditions. We'll bake some Khak; a popular biscuit served during Eid al-Fitr.
Frugal Living Series: Dining on a Dime
Apr 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking to eat healthy without breaking the bank? In this workshop, you'll learn how to meal plan, prevent food waste, and more.
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.
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.
Taste from the Past! Old Nova Scotia Restaurants and Recipes
Take a gastronomic journey through Nova Scotia's past. Discover old restaurants and their treasured recipes.
Cooking on a Budget
Explore cookbooks with budget-friendly recipes for delicious, healthy family meals.
Kids Who Cook: Children's Picture Books
Join the culinary adventures with these children's stories about cooking and sharing food with loved ones.
Festive Cookies
Bake holiday magic with cookie recipes and decorating guides for festive treats.
Fresh from the Sea: Recipes from Atlantic Canada
Savour Maritime flavours with this selection of seafood recipes and explore beloved dishes celebrating the region's rich culinary heritage.
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.