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.
Brilliant Labs Summer STEAM for Pre-teens (Weekly), part of a series
Aug 7th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Whether it’s launching rockets, making bioplastics, or coding interactive games, every session is built to inspire curiosity and innovation.
Brilliant Labs Summer STEAM for Kids (Weekly), part of a series
Aug 7th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Each week explores a different theme ranging from robotics and biomaking, to ocean innovation, and artificial intelligence. Sign up now!
Let's Get Growing! Free Gardening Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
From seed swaps to transplanting tips and tricks, gardening workshops are popping up at Halifax Public Libraries this spring.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
Brilliant Labs Summer STEAM for Pre-teens (Weekly), part of a series
Aug 7th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Whether it’s launching rockets, making bioplastics, or coding interactive games, every session is built to inspire curiosity and innovation.
Brilliant Labs Summer STEAM for Kids (Weekly), part of a series
Aug 7th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Each week explores a different theme ranging from robotics and biomaking, to ocean innovation, and artificial intelligence. Sign up now!
Let's Get Growing! Free Gardening Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
From seed swaps to transplanting tips and tricks, gardening workshops are popping up at Halifax Public Libraries this spring.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
Books for Climate Activists: Teen Reads
Read about the impacts of climate change, and get inspired by teens taking real action to protect the environment.
Staycation: A Nova Scotia Summer
Adventure awaits. From beaches to waterfalls, hiking trails to scenic drives, discover Nova Scotia's many attractions.
Backyard Explorers!
Discover children's non-fiction books that inspire young explorers to uncover nature's wonders close to home.
Discover the Universe
Share the wonders of astronomy, science innovation, and space exploration with these great library books.
Books for Climate Activists: Teen Reads
Read about the impacts of climate change, and get inspired by teens taking real action to protect the environment.
Staycation: A Nova Scotia Summer
Adventure awaits. From beaches to waterfalls, hiking trails to scenic drives, discover Nova Scotia's many attractions.
Backyard Explorers!
Discover children's non-fiction books that inspire young explorers to uncover nature's wonders close to home.
Discover the Universe
Share the wonders of astronomy, science innovation, and space exploration with these great library books.
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.