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.
Bee Keeping Basics
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Interested in keeping bees? Join local resident JoAnne Harris for an informal chat on how to get started.
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.
The Science of Kinetic Sand
For crafty minds, here's a simple recipe for Kinetic Sand, a sand you can easily mold and create shapes with.
Bee Keeping Basics
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Interested in keeping bees? Join local resident JoAnne Harris for an informal chat on how to get started.
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.
The Science of Kinetic Sand
For crafty minds, here's a simple recipe for Kinetic Sand, a sand you can easily mold and create shapes with.
Curiosity, Unleashed
Science Literacy Week is a week-long invitation to notice, wonder, and explore the science woven through everyday life.
Science Literacy Week: Curiosity, Unleashed
Unleash your curiosity and celebrate Science Literacy Week from October 4th to 11th with this selection of non-fiction titles for kids.
History of Science for Teens
Science is always evolving—and these teen books invite readers to explore big ideas, spark curiosity, and see the world in new ways.
This List is for the Birds!!
Enjoy this flock of staff picks about our feathered friends.
Curiosity, Unleashed
Science Literacy Week is a week-long invitation to notice, wonder, and explore the science woven through everyday life.
Science Literacy Week: Curiosity, Unleashed
Unleash your curiosity and celebrate Science Literacy Week from October 4th to 11th with this selection of non-fiction titles for kids.
History of Science for Teens
Science is always evolving—and these teen books invite readers to explore big ideas, spark curiosity, and see the world in new ways.
This List is for the Birds!!
Enjoy this flock of staff picks about our feathered friends.
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.