Two years ago, Library staff member Zso Michele realized they were on the autism spectrum. When a doctor confirmed Zso’s self-diagnosis, they were able to understand past experiences, and move toward a new and exciting professional path. Becoming a Certified Autism Specialist As a Library staff member for 12 years and as a parent, Zso…
Sun Life Financial Donates 150 New Instruments to the Library’s Collection
July 11, 2018
Make music with your library card Sun Life Financial and Halifax Public Libraries have teamed up for a musical venture. Sun Life Financial has donated 150 new instruments to our collection in an effort to make the arts more accessible to our community. Violins, guitars, ukuleles, keyboards, doumbeks, mandolins, banjos, and bongos in varying sizes…
Ghost Story Writing Contest
July 6, 2018
Prepare for howling winds, creepy characters, ghostly ships, strange apparitions, and things that go “bump” in the night. Our 29th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest, sponsored by the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, invites youth to enter their best spooky summer campfire story. Get writing and send us some thrills and chills. Contest Rules: The contest is open…
PressReader: Read All About the Library’s Latest News Resource
July 4, 2018
Halifax Public Libraries has added another digital resource to our Magazines and Newspaper collection. PressReader is an online portal anyone can access from Library computers or WiFi connections. Users can read at the Library, or borrow an item found via the PressReader app to read at home. The digital service gives readers a connection to…
Dartmouth North Opens Doors to New Outdoor Library & Playground
June 29, 2018
Halifax, N.S., June 29, 2018 — On Friday, June 29, Halifax Public Libraries and the Halifax Regional Municipality are unveiling Dartmouth North’s newest outdoor hub. The outdoor library is one of the first in Canada—a modern public space that brings together nature, technology, and people. “Public libraries provide places for exploration and connection,” says Åsa…
Books Now Boarding
June 20, 2018
Meet the Latest Arrivals at the Airport Next time you’re at Halifax Stanfield, you’ll have something new to check out. We have installed 2 very cool, very futuristic, library kiosks at the airport where you can borrow and return library books. One is located pre-security near Centre Court so you can pick up a book…
Halifax North Renovation News
June 13, 2018
We’re ready to make a great first impression at Halifax North Memorial Public Library. We’re reconfiguring spaces to make the Library more accessible, functional, and welcoming. This is the first in a series of renovations we have planned for Halifax North. Open during renovations Construction will be ongoing until the early days of July. The…
Alderney Gate Renovation News
June 11, 2018
We’re excited to share news about changes to the entrance of Alderney Gate Public Library. Beginning Wednesday, June 6, the front lobby of Alderney Gate will be abuzz with activity. Changes will include a dedicated music and performance space, a lounge area with comfortable seating, a one-stop service desk, an additional self-checkout station, and a…
New Summer Hours in Hubbards
June 8, 2018
Community members in Hubbards will be happy to know there is now more time to explore, read, and play on Saturdays during the summer. Summer hours Tuesdays 12:00-7:00 PM Wednesdays 1:00-8:00 PM Thursdays 1:00-8:00 PM Fridays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM The change in summer hours is a response to requests from our…
Victoria Day Holiday Closure & Summer Hours
May 10, 2018
Summer is just around the corner. Summer marks a shift for many people, including the Library. Summer hours Starting May 20 and ending September 3, all Library branches will be closed on Sundays, with the exception of Central Library. Central Library will maintain its current Sunday hours, 12:00-6:00 PM. Closed Victoria Day All branches of…
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