Science & Environment
Science and environment are woven into every minute of everyday life. We create, nurture, and expand our understanding of our world through thoughts and actions every day. Exploration is not limited to size: you can find wonder in a grain of sand or a whole galaxy. Your Library is a launch point for growth and discovery—check out our collection of books, videos, activities, and events to start a new scientific, environmental journey.
Your climate change resource.
Wherever you are on your journey of climate action, your Library is here for you.
On your resource page, we'll collect a variety of links leading you to positive action plans and news. We'll help you to deepen your knowledge of climate issues and connect you with local leaders and activities.
Small Actions, Big Impact: Earth Month at the Library
Multiple Dates | April 2026
Multiple Locations
Find ways to make a difference in your community. This is your invitation to celebrate our earth and act on climate together—browse events.
What Goes Where: Information Session with Halifax Recycles
Apr 8th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Event
Hosted on Zoom, this interactive session with an HRM Waste Educator will help you become a recycling champion and sort waste at home.
Vermicomposting: Harness Worm Power
Apr 14th | 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Did you know you can create healthy soil from food scraps that would otherwise go into your green cart? Learn how at this hands-on workshop.
Code Club for Kids, part of a series
We try a mix of fun on-screen and off-screen games, activities, and challenges each session. Registration is enouraged!
Small Actions, Big Impact: Earth Month at the Library
Multiple Dates | April 2026
Multiple Locations
Find ways to make a difference in your community. This is your invitation to celebrate our earth and act on climate together—browse events.
What Goes Where: Information Session with Halifax Recycles
Apr 8th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Event
Hosted on Zoom, this interactive session with an HRM Waste Educator will help you become a recycling champion and sort waste at home.
Vermicomposting: Harness Worm Power
Apr 14th | 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Did you know you can create healthy soil from food scraps that would otherwise go into your green cart? Learn how at this hands-on workshop.
Code Club for Kids, part of a series
We try a mix of fun on-screen and off-screen games, activities, and challenges each session. Registration is enouraged!
Gardening Books to Dig into this Spring
Have your garden blooming in no time with these recently added gardening books and online magazines.
Earth Day: Children's Books
Earth Day is on April 22! Celebrate all month long with this selection of children's books that focus on nature and environmental issues.
Unusual Pets: Children's Non-Fiction
Pets are perfect friends and come in all shapes and sizes. This list of books explores the beauty and care of unusual pets.
All About Squirrels: Children's Books
Squirrels are furry, fascinating creatures! These books filled with fun squirrel facts and tales that'll please any young inquisitive mind!
Gardening Books to Dig into this Spring
Have your garden blooming in no time with these recently added gardening books and online magazines.
Earth Day: Children's Books
Earth Day is on April 22! Celebrate all month long with this selection of children's books that focus on nature and environmental issues.
Unusual Pets: Children's Non-Fiction
Pets are perfect friends and come in all shapes and sizes. This list of books explores the beauty and care of unusual pets.
All About Squirrels: Children's Books
Squirrels are furry, fascinating creatures! These books filled with fun squirrel facts and tales that'll please any young inquisitive mind!
Have you heard of the 30 x 30 plan?
The Razor Science Show explains the global plan to secure our future. Our ocean plays a star role in it.
How well do you know your A-B-Seas?
We live and breathe the sea every day. How well do we know it? Memorial University made Vitamin Sea, "a bi-weekly dose of marine education."
DIY at Home: The Science Nebula Video Series
In 2020, Jenani Venkat, a teen volunteer and Society Shaper, turned her passion into The Science Nebula, a series of nine how-to videos.
Science Time: Rain Cloud in a Jar with Jen
Rain, rain...come our way? In this hands-on project, Jen (and a very special assistant) shows how to create a bit of spring rain indoors.
Have you heard of the 30 x 30 plan?
The Razor Science Show explains the global plan to secure our future. Our ocean plays a star role in it.
How well do you know your A-B-Seas?
We live and breathe the sea every day. How well do we know it? Memorial University made Vitamin Sea, "a bi-weekly dose of marine education."
DIY at Home: The Science Nebula Video Series
In 2020, Jenani Venkat, a teen volunteer and Society Shaper, turned her passion into The Science Nebula, a series of nine how-to videos.
Science Time: Rain Cloud in a Jar with Jen
Rain, rain...come our way? In this hands-on project, Jen (and a very special assistant) shows how to create a bit of spring rain indoors.