In Winter 2026, Halifax North Memorial Public Library once again invited community members to share their thoughts on the upcoming branch renovation, opens a new window. During Phase 2 of the community engagement, the design-build team, opens a new window began translating community input from Phase 1, opens a new window into renovation design options.
Engagement activities were conducted between January and March 2026 at the Library and throughout the North End of Halifax. This phase included hands-on co-design sessions, where community members and the project team collaboratively shaped design ideas, priorities, and considerations for North Branch. The Library also hosted community open houses, inviting community members to share their input as the design concept evolved (view the complete photo gallery here, opens a new window).
What We Learned Report | Phase 2
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Want to share your thoughts on the renovation?
Community engagement doesn't end here—we invite you to share your voice at every stage of this project. Buranda Skinner, Manager, Community Connections, will capture your feedback and help inform decisions like honouring history and reflection. We will do this work together. If you have questions or comments, you can share them by emailing yournorthbranch@halifaxlibrary.ca, opens a new window or by visiting halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/yournorthbranch/feedback, opens a new window.
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