May/June 2013 - Halifax Public Libraries

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Giant Book Sale at Alderney 

Gate 

Reminder! On May 3 and 4, the annual 

feast of amazing books takes place at the 

Alderney Gate Public Library. This year’s 

offerings are mighty thanks to larger than 

normal donations. We advise you to bring 

plenty of cloth bags. 

Library Enters 

the Express Lane 

up 

Halifax Public Libraries 

are preparing to accelerate 

check out/in service 

at all branches with 

a new technology that lets books and other 

items circulate faster. The system uses radio 

frequency identification (RFIDs), and 

it comes with a promise of cost avoidance 

and public service excellence. 

“Imagine filling your grocery cart and 

being able to check out all items at once,” 

says Bruce Gorman, Director of Central 

Library & Regional Services. “RFIDs are 

different than bar codes. Items do not have 

to line up with a scanner and be checked 

out individually. You simply pass by and 

the radio frequency picks up all of 

the data.” 

This new technology results in a faster 

system. No line ups at check out. Items 

re-enter circulation quicker, which means 

shorter waiting periods for borrowing. 

Staff members are freed to help patrons 

with their specific needs. 

“The system has an elegant simplicity 

that does wonders for library access and 

service,” says Gorman. 

Gorman reassures that the new technology 

does not mean a decrease in staff numbers 

since all are needed to perform many other 

public service tasks the Library offers. 

The implementation of RFIDs across 

Halifax Public Libraries is scheduled to 

take place over a six month period starting 

in April 2013. 

Top 5 Features of New 

eBook Interface 

Sometimes change is great, and this 

time it is fantastic! The Library’s 

partners at Overdrive have built a new 

interface for people who want to borrow 

digital items; the results could not be 

better. Here are some reasons why you 

will be excited, too. 

5. Available or Not Icon 

Immediately, you will know if a book is 

available. There is an icon on the corner 

of each book image that marks the book 

as available or not. Also, with one click 

you can filter out all unavailable books in 

the same genre. 

4. Create Your Own Wish List 

Every book you want to read can be 

stored on a personalized list in your 

account. No memory required. Just click 

on the ribbon at bottom of the eBook 

cover to add it to your wish list. 

3. Easy on the eyes 

The visual display of the eBooks is clean, 

clear, and attractive. As a result, you 

will view many recommendations and 

options without feeling overwhelmed by 

the choices. 

2. No device required 

You no longer need an e-reader device 

to access eBooks. Now, you can read on 

your desktop or laptop computer. This is 

barrier free access to eBooks covering all 

of your interests. 

NB: You can still read eBooks on your 

iPad, ereader, or other device. 

1. One-step Checkout 

You see a book you like, click the borrow 

button and, assuming you are already 

logged in to your account, you are ready 

to read. 

There are more interesting details in 

the Help section of our eBooks page on 

halifaxpubliclibraries.ca. Click on “Discover 

the Next Generation Experience” 

when you get there. The video is very 

informative. 

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what’s up 

Volunteer Appreciation 

Week 2013 

The library has just celebrated Volunteer 

Appreciation Week (21-27 April) by 

holding 18 events to thank the over 400 

adult volunteers who have donated more 

than 10,000 hours to make our community 

a better place. 

In partnership with many communityminded 

organisations, we have been 

able to provide volunteers for oneto-one 

tutoring for people who want 

to pass their GED, upgrade their 

reading skills or make employment 

advances. We have also been able 

to match almost 300 new Canadians 

this year with tutors to help them settle 

into HRM. Volunteers are also a large 

part of our afterschool programs, helping 

children with their homework and reading 

and math skills. The library also relies on 

the generosity of our volunteers to deliver 

books to those who are unable to visit our 

branches. 

Thanks to all of the volunteers who partook 

in our programs. You are a very large part 

of our success in a caring community that 

values life-long learning. 

View of Halifax harbour from Central Library’s fifth floor. 

Halifax Central Library Update 

Every two months, look here to read the latest Central Library news. 

Doors Open Halifax, June 8 & 9 

Everyday many people walk by the construction site of the Halifax Central Library, but 

does everyone know its historical significance? 

On June 8 and 9, Central Library participates in Doors Open, a global event 

that takes place annually in cities around the world. People will be invited 

to explore in various ways some key spaces all around HRM. For Central 

Library, this will result in talks about the site before and after the 

Library’s construction as well as some fun interactive events. 

The spirit behind Doors Open Halifax is one of increasing public 

interest. Buildings are the “story-books of our history”, the “tangible 

evidence of the development of our society, our values, and our shared 

culture”. By thinking about a space differently, a person can step inside 

the history, or in the case of Central Library, the making of history. 

Visit doorsopenhalifax.com 

Big Cranes Are Back for a Construction Spectacle: 

Halifax Central Library Hits a Milestone in its Construction 

On Tuesday, April 9, the big cranes were brought back to Spring Garden Road and 

Queen Street to achieve a milestone in construction of the Halifax Central Library. 

The fifth floor overhang, called the cantilever, was installed at the front of the building. 

As the long and narrow part of the structure that juts out over the entrance, the 

cantilever is the most striking and commented upon feature of the Central Library 

design. It is a prominent part of the Halifax Living Room, and it promises remarkable, 

previously unseen views of the Citadel and the Halifax Harbour. 

Many passers-by stopped to take notice as the two steel frames called ‘lifts’ were 

put into place and were excited to see it happening. After all, it means we are one 

step closer! 

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adult 

Programs 

Author’s Stage: Readings & Writings 

Book Launch 

Troy Reeves: 

The Shadow Unleashed: 

Rise of the Soul Stealer 

Volume II of the Caliyon trilogy is ready to 

launch! This time the Lorenthian human 

race and fae are striving to hold on to hope 

and solve the dilemna of the soul stealer. 

Tantallon 

Tuesday, May 7/7 p.m. 

Author Reading 

Cindy Day: Grandma Says 

When the weather was predicted 

by accumulated wisdom and careful 

observation, Cindy Day’s grandma was a 

constant prognosticator whose accuracy 

was remarkable. Join Cindy as she shares 

weather-related stories and the science 

behind them. 

Keshen Goodman 

Saturday, May 11/2:30 p.m. 

Atlantic Book Awards 

& Festival 

Get to know local authors! As a part 

of the regional festival, select authors 

shortlisted for the 2013 Atlantic Book 

Awards (May 16) are reading from 

their nominated books. In partnership 

with Atlantic Book Awards Society. 

atlanticbookawards.ca 

Susan Dodd: The Ocean Ranger: 

Remaking the Promise of Oil 

Nominated for Atlantic Book Award for 

Scholarly Writing 

Alderney Gate 

Monday, May 13/7 p.m. 

Kathleen Martin: Kamakwie: Finding 

Peace, Love, and Injustice in Sierra Leone 

Nominated for Ann Connor Brimer 

Award for Children’s Literature 

Halifax North 

Thursday, May 9/6:30 p.m. 

Scott Fotheringham: The Rest is Silence 

D.R. MacDonald: Anna From Away 

Donna Morrissey: The Deception of 

Livvy Higgs 

Nicole Dixon: High Water Mark 

Keir Lowther: Dirty Bird 

Lesleyanne Ryan: Braco 

Nominees for Dartmouth Book Awards 

(Fiction) and Savage First Book Awards 


Wednesday, May 15/ 7 p.m. 

P.B. Waite: In Search of R. B. Bennett 

Nicholas Tracy: Master and Madman: The 

Surprising Rise and Disastrous Fall of the 

Hon Anthony Lockwood RN 

Laurie Glenn Norris with Barbara 

Thompson: Haunted Girl: Esther Cox and 

the Great Amherst Mystery 

Nominated for the D250 Atlantic Book 

Award for Historical Writing 

Spring Garden 


Author Talk 

Craig Oliver: Oliver’s Twist: 

The Life and Times of An 

Unapologetic Newshound 

CTV News’ chief parliamentary 

correspondent takes you down the path 

of his life and career where you hear of 

a troubled childhood, meet men and 

women who have shaped Canada’s history 

(e.g. artic canoeing withTrudeau), and 

experience the importance of wilderness 

rivers. With special guest Steve Murphy. 



Author Readings of the 

Paranormal Kind 

Two self-published authors delve into 

the paranormal. Helena Perry’s An Other 

Kind of Fury features telekinetic siblings 

in a deadly split of power and identity, and 

Vicky Levack’s Blood Lust tells an erotic 

vampire tale of romance and revenge. 

Captain William Spry 

Wednesday, May 22/7 p.m. 


adult programs 


David Bergen: 

The Age of Hope 

A seemingly ordinary woman struggles 

to accept herself as she is, and in so doing 

becomes quite unique. Bergen’s The Age of 

Hope is a beautifully crafted and perceptive 

portrait that spans fifty years of Hope 

Koop’s life in the late 20th century. 

Spring Garden 



Eva Stachniak: The Winter 

Palace 

Two young women, caught in the 

landscape of shifting allegiances, navigate 

the treacherous waters of palace intrigue. 

Barbara is a servant who will become one 

of Russia’s most cunning royal spies, and 

Sophia is a pretty, naïve German duchess 

who will become Catherine the great. 




Leo McKay Jr.: Roll Up the Rim 

Sad desperation and a national contest 

is optimal fodder for a comic tale of 

obsession, redemption, divine intervention, 

and Timbits. Hear some sections from 

the latest book by One Book Nova Scotia 

Author Leo McKay Jr. 


Wednesday, June 5/7 p.m. 

War of 1812: 

Author Talk Series 

See page 14 for more details. 

Photo: Thies Bogner 

Photo: Bruce Peters 

Open Heart Farming Launch 

& Poetry Open Mic 


Spring Garden 

Tuesday, June 25/7 p.m 

Book Clubs 

Discover new authors, 

meet new people, and 

share insights. 

Bedford 


Twenty-Six, by Leo McKay Jr. 



Loving Frank, by Nancy Horan 


Books by Minette Walters 



The Cat’s Table, by Michael Ondaatje 


Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese 

Musquodoboit Harbour 


The Story of Danny Dunn, 

by Bryce Courtenay 


Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand 

Sackville 


The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain 


The Virgin Cure, by Ami McKay 

Sheet Harbour 

Wednesday, May 8/6:15 p.m. 

Sing You Home, by Jodi Picoult 

Wednesday, June 5/6:15 p.m. 

The Help, by Kathryn Stockett 

Spring Garden 

Thursday, May 9/7 p.m. H 

Solar, by Ian McEwan 

Tantallon 


Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese 

Tuesday, June 11/7 p.m. 

Left Neglected, by Lisa Genova 

Woodlawn 

Tuesday, May 28/7 p.m. H 

Our Daily Bread, by Lauren B. Davis 

Newcomers’ 

Conversation Club 

Are you a woman who has newly 

immigrated to Canada? Join people 

from other countries to meet and share 

experiences. It’s a great way to make 

friends in Halifax. In partnership with 

YWCA Halifax. 


Fridays/9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Graphic Novel Book Club 

Explore the ever-growing number of 

graphic novels from around the world, 

from the realistic to the fantastic. 

Woodlawn 

Wednesday, May 8/7 p.m. H 

Dare Devil: Born Again, by Frank Millar 

Wednesday, June 12/7 p.m. H 

Preacher: v1 Gone to Texas, by Garth Ennis 

Steampunk Bookclub 

Join Steampunk enthusiasts from the 

Jules Verne Phantastical Society for 

a book club honouring the arts, craft, 

and aesthetic of this science fiction 

literature inspired by the Industrial 

Revolution. For more information, contact 

julesvernephantasticalsociety@gmail.com 

or visit the Jules Verne Phantastical Society 

Facebook page. 

Alderney Gate 

Sunday, May 12/3 p.m. 

Perdido Street Station, by China Meville 

Book & Movie Club 

Whether you have read the book, seen the 

award winning film, done both or neither, 

all are welcome to stay after the viewing 

and join us for a lively discussion. 

Dartmouth North 

Saturday, May 18/1 p.m. H 

Life of Pi, by Yan Martel 

Club de lecture 

Faites partie d’un club de lecture pour les 

francophones. Partagez votre passion de 

la lecture, discutez et lisez de nouveaux 

livres. Nous choisirions un livre chaque 

mois selon les intérêts du group. Pour 

vous inscrire ou vous informer davantage, 

appelez le 453-2027. 

Alderney Gate 

lundi, le 27 mai/19h00 

lundi, le 24 juin/19h00 

H Registration required, see back cover for registration numbers. 

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Music, Film & Art 

OBEY Convention 

Check out this 

experimental music and 

arts festival featuring 

adventurous artists from 

around the world. 

OBEY runs June 6-9. 

obeyconvention.com. 

u Grace Notes, Curated by Stacey Ho 

Grace Notes is a video loosely based 

around the idea that moving images 

are the dreams of beautiful actions. It 

features works by Sarah Fuller, Nikolai 

Gauer, Tamara Henderson, Helen Hill, 

Steve Hubert, Seth Smith, and Alize 

Zorluntuna. 

Spring Garden 

Friday, June 7/12 p.m. 

u Video Artist Heather Rappard 

A retrospective on the work of local 

video artist Heather Rappard whose 

experimental music videos, have appeared 

on arts sites around the world. vimeo.com/ 

heatherrappard 

Spring Garden 

Saturday, June 8/1 p.m. 

Matinees 

Slip into one of these library movie rooms 

and see some of the best stories on the big 

screen. It’s a nice time out for retirees! 

Cole Harbour 

Fridays/2 p.m. 

May 3: Skyfall (2012) 

May 17: Les Miserables (2012) 

May 31: Lincoln (2012) 

June 14: This is Forty (2012) 


Fridays/2 p.m. 

May 10: Hitchcock (2012) 

May 24: Zero Dark Thirty (2012) 

June 7: Cloud Atlas (2012) 

June 21: To Rome with Love (2012) 

Woodlawn 

Wednesdays/1:30 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. 

*unless otherwise stated 

May 1: Life of Pi (2012) 

May 8: Looper (2012) 

May 15: Zero Dark Thirty (2012) 

No film May 22 

May 29: Django Unchained (2012) 

June 5: A Royal Affair (2012) 

June 12: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 

(2012) 

June 19: The Guilt Trip (2012) *afternoon 

show is at 2:30 p.m. 

June 26: Cloud Atlas (2012) 

Library’s Art Displays 

The Halifax Public Libraries is proud 

to exhibit and build familiarity with the 

works of our local artists. 

Alderney Gate 

Open hours 

May: intarsia (intricate wood art) 

by Clary Willman 

June: scroll saw work 

by Paul Cormier 

Tantallon 

Open hours 

May: photography 

by Joanne McCarthy 

June: mixed media 

by members of the Kaleidoscope 

Artist Group 

Call Elaine Murray at 826-3330 for 

exhibit options. 

Woodlawn 

Open hours 

May-June: pen, ink, and watercolour 

illustrations, by Marijke Simons 

from her book Jigs & Reels: A 

Cruise in Maritime Waters 

Kaleidoscope Painting Group 

Drop by and watch this talented group of 

artists at work. Questions are welcome! 

Tantallon 

Tuesday, June 4/1-5 p.m. 

Jazz 

Up 

Your Spring 

Free and intimate concerts showcasing 

some of our city’s finest musicians. 

In partnership with JazzEast. 

Photo: Shirley Robb 

Willem Paynter Trio 

Bassist Willem Paynter is one of the most on-demand young jazz 

players. His trio—saxophonist Martin Davidson and guitarist Bryan 

MacDonald—cuts along the American Songbook with a sense of 

adventure and modern flair. 

Cole Harbour 

Saturday, May 4/2 p.m. 

Mike Cowie’s Vibe Trio 

A perfect afternoon with popular tunes in a cool-jazz style. Sting, 

Annie Lennox, Prince, David Bowie, and The Beatles sound fantastic 

with muted trumpet, vocals, piano, and upright bass in the mix. 

Sackville 


The New Bridge 

A love of bikes, eating, and music brought guitarists Nick Wilkinson 

and Ross Burns together with bassist Adam Fine. As a group they 

explore string-band jazz music with equal measures of adventure 

and swing. 

Tantallon 

Thursday, May 23/7 p.m. 



Concert The Mother Pluckers 

This group of 11 hockey-playing, musicmaking 

moms show us how to be young at 

heart and have a rockin’ good time. www. 

motherpluckermusicandhockeysociety.com 

Tantallon 


Harmonica Workshop 

with Catriona Sturton 

& John Carroll 

Learn harmonica basics—how to play 

notes, chords, and trills—and get an 

introduction to more advanced techniques, 

such as playing riffs. Bring a diatonic (10- 

hole) harmonica in the key of C. 

Spring Garden 


Summer is a-comin’ 

with the Wyndrock Quintet 

The ever-popular Wyndrock Quintet 

returns with pianist Louise Grinstead to 

provide a bouquet of varied and beautiful 

musical selections. 

Alderney Gate 

Monday, June 3/7 p.m. 

Film Screening & Talk 

Singing Against the Silence 

See page 8 of The Gaels of Nova Scotia for 

more details. 

Spring Garden 


Chinese Folk 

Dancing 

See page 15 for 

more details. 

Bedford 

Saturday, May 25 

/2:30 p.m. H 

Symphony Nova Scotia’s 

The Library Players 

Symphony Nova Scotia is back for another 

quirky look at classical music. Hear great 

music and entertaining stories about the 

composers. Bring your lunch! Thank you to 

sponsor Wilson Fuels Co. In partnership with 

Symphony Nova Scotia. 

u Everything Old Is New Again 

Ever wonder where composers found their 

inspiration? At times folk music, popular 

stories, paintings, and sometimes just the 

smile of a beautiful girl were enough to 

form a spark. The Library Players are Yi 

Lee and Anita Gao-Lee (violin), Kerry 

Kavalo (viola) and Max Kasper (bass). 

Alderney Gate 


Spring Garden 


u “Bad Boy” Composers 

Ever wonder which composers spent time 

in jail, fought duels, or treated their wives 

badly? Join the Gatto Dolce duo—Colin 

Matthews (cello) and Max Kasper (bass)— 

as they explore the dark side of classical 

composers. 

Alderney Gate 


Spring Garden 


NFB Film Club 

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day 

(June 21) with these two exceptional 

film screenings. 

Vistas: Button Blanket 

Vistas: Button Blanket 

This short impressionist documentary 

looks at the creation of a button blanket 

by integrating the performance of a 

traditional dance with the art of the 

West Coast Heiltsuk people. 

(2009, 3 min) 

We Were Children 

Ages 15+ 

The profound impact of the Canadian 

government’s residential school system is 

conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes 

of two children, who were forced to face 

hardships beyond their years. 

(2012, 83 min) 

Cole Harbour 



Thursday, June 13/6:30 p.m. 

We Were Children 




Storytelling 

Take part in an enjoyable night of 

storytelling. Tellers draw from the lively 

oral tradition of the Gaels with a variety of 

styles to hear: long tales, short anecdotes, 

legends, proverbs, expressions, supernatural 

belief, and witch lore. 

Alderney Gate 

Monday, May 6/7 p.m. 

Youth Editions: 

Ages 8-12 



Grades 7-12 

Woodlawn 

Thursday, May 9/7pm 

Step Dancing 

Learn some traditional Cape Breton style 

steps, such as strathspeys, reels, and jigs! 

This non-competitive style of dancing is 

fun and great exercise. 



Cole Harbour 


Youth Edition: 

Ages 12+ 

Bedford 


Square Dancing 

All Ages 

Learn square dancing basics with your 

family! The activity is fun for all ages, great 

exercise, and an upbeat way to engage with 

traditional Gaelic style fiddling. 


Sunday, May 5/2:30 p.m. 

Gaelic Place Names in Nova 

Scotia & Scotland 

A discussion of the origins and meanings 

behind Gaelic place names in Scotland and 

in Nova Scotia. Learn the Gaelic names 

for many Nova Scotian communities and 

landmarks. Some may surprise you! 



The History of the 

Highland Bagpipes 

Learn the history and traditions of Gaelicspeaking 

pipers whose immigration to 

Nova Scotia ensured that the role and 

music of the Highland bagpipe not only 

survived, but thrived. The presentation 

examines the changing role of the 

Highland piper in Nova Scotia over the 

past 200 years using photographs and 

sound recordings. 

Woodlawn 


History of the Gaels 

Who are the Gaels? Why do 300,000 

people in Nova Scotia claim Scottish 

descent? Hear a brief history about the 

Gaels, exploring some of the circumstances 

that led them to Nova Scotia and what 

they found when they arrived. We’ll also 

look at Gaels today. 

Spring Garden 


Film Screening & Talk 

Singing Against the Silence 

The iconography of Nova Scotia is replete 

with the image of Scottish Highlanders— 

tartans, kilts, and bagpipes. These romantic 

clichés obscure a less cheery history 

of marginalization, appropriation, and 

resistance. Through interviews, Singing 

Against the Silence explores the struggles of 

Scottish Gaels in eastern Nova Scotia to 

sustain and reclaim their language and how 

these efforts sit within the larger context 

of linguistic and cultural diversity. Postscreening 

discussion with Michael Newton, 

professor of Celtic Studies. (26 min) 

Spring Garden 


In partnership with Sgoil Ghàidhlig anÀrd-bhaile and 

through the support of the Office of Gaelic Affairs. 



Na Gàidheil an Albainn Nuaidh 

The Gaels of Nova Scotia 

In this series of programs for Gaelic Awareness Month, Sgoil 

Ghàidhlig anÀrd-bhaile, the Gaelic Language Society of 

Halifax, shares the living language and culture of Nova Scotia 

Gaels and demonstrates the resilience of a people. 

Celtic Spirituality 

Learn about Celtic spirituality as practiced 

by Gaels, especially Gaelic speakers of 

Scotland and eastern Canada. Discover 

how the linguistic patterns and themes 

of an old Gaelic blessing illustrate the 

concepts of Celtic spirituality and Gaelic 

culture as well as the relevance of Celtic 

spirituality in today’s world. 

Cole Harbour 


Spinning & Weaving 

Members of the Atlantic Spinners and 

Handweavers demonstrate the spinning 

and weaving process from fleece to finished 

product. 

Sackville 


Gaelic Style Fiddling 

Explore the roots of Gaelic style fiddling 

and hear about its evolving sound from the 

days of Gaels immigrating to Nova Scotia 

and styles of today. You can expect to hear 

some demonstrations, too! 

Alderney Gate 





Wednesday, May 15/10:30 a.m. 

Woodlawn 


Home Remedies in 

Gaelic Culture 

Learn about home remedies as practiced 

by Gaels using common ingredients. Some 

may surprise you! 



Sackville 


Poetry Reading 

Lewis MacKinnon: 

Fleodragan-cabair–Raft 

Nova Scotian Gaelic singer, songwriter, 

and poet Lewis MacKinnon reads from 

his recently released book of poetry. Lewis 

was crowned Poet Laureate at the Royal 

National Gaelic Mod in Scotland in 2011. 

Spring Garden 


Specials for 

Youth 

Song Circle in Gaelic 

Ages 14+ 

Gabh òran! Come along and learn a Gaelic 

song. Fàilte oirbh uileadh! Everyone is 

welcome and has a voice. No prior Gaelic 

experience is required. 

Cole Harbour 


Card Games in Gaelic 

Learn some Gaelic card games to help you 

learn to count in Gaelic. Hosted by Citadel 

High Gaelic students. 

Ages 13-18 

Sackville 


Ages 5-12 

Spring Garden 

Thursday, May 2 

/4-5 p.m. 

Plus, see 

Storytelling & 

Step Dancing 

Youth Editions. 




Hobbies & Interests 

Grow Your Own Amazing 

Edibles 

Get tips on container gardening, 

composting, and selecting the best varieties 

for Nova Scotia with expert gardener, 

author, and radio personality, Niki Jabbour. 

Woodlawn 


Cole Harbour Parks & Trails 

Association 

The Association does more than you may 

realize. Hear about what is currently being 

offered and what is about to happen! 

Cole Harbour 


International Trails Day! 

Join Holly Woodill of the Cole Harbour 

Parks & Trails Association for a walk in 

the park! Meet at the Library, dress for the 

weather, and bring a bottle of water and a 

light snack! 

Cole Harbour 

Saturday, June 1/10:30 a.m. 

Camping 101 

Staff from the Mountain Equipment 

Co-Op are ready to guide you through the 

basics of camping, including wilderness 

safety, staying warm and dry, eating and 

drinking in the outdoors, and more. 



Why Ursa Major Doesn’t 

Look Like a Bear & Other 

Clues to the Origin of the 

Constellations 

Have you ever wondered why many 

constellations don’t seem to bear any 

resemblance to the creatures or persons 

after whom they are named? David Turner 

shares a bit of constellation lore and its 

connection to an oral history of mankind. 

Cole Harbour 

Wednesday, June 12 

/7 p.m. 

Open Heart Farming Launch & 

Poetry Open Mic 

Open Heart Farming: The Second Seeding 

is a collection of poetry by Nova Scotia 

writers celebrating farming and food 

in voices that are passionate, poignant, 

political, and frolicing. Come for the 

launch and share your writings at the open 

mic. ohforgery.com 

Spring Garden 

Tuesday, June 25/7 p.m 

Bridge 

Meet and play with other bridge lovers. 

Some experience is necessary. 

Bedford 

Wednesdays/6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Mondays/1-3 p.m. 

No program May 20 

Woodlawn 

Mondays/10 a.m. 

No program May 20 

Scrabble at the Library 

Exercise your word power by joining us 

each week for a friendly game of Scrabble 

or Quiddler. 

J.D. Shatford 

Wednesdays/6:30 p.m. 

Spring Bling Crafternoon 

Join us for a social craft session and take 

home a handmade piece of art that you can 

wear as jewelry. 


Monday, May 13/2:30 p.m. H 

Stumpwork Embroidery with 

Alison Cole 

Renowned award-winning Australian 

embroiderer, author, and lecturer, Alison 

Cole, presents Stumpwork embroidery 

from the 17th century to today. In 

partnership with the Alderney Needlearts 

Guild and the Stitchery Guild of Bedford. 

Woodlawn 


The Art of Henna 

Learn about the history, designs, and safety 

of using Henna and then get your hand 

painted with a unique design. 

Bedford 


Knit the Night Away 

Come join us for an evening of needlework 

and conversation. Bring your own projects 

to show and share. 



Tuesday, June 25/7 p.m. H 

Craft Space 

Several groups meet for crafts and 

conversation. Share knowledge, tips, and 

ideas while checking out the newest craft 

books. Call 889-9060 or 845-2820. 


Tuesdays/1 p.m. 

Rug hooking 

Fridays/12:30 p.m. 

Painting 

Painting for Pleasure 

Calling all painters! Bring your projects, 

share your knowledge, tips, and ideas. 

Sheet Harbour 

Wednesdays/2 p.m. 

The Fireside Knitters 

Spring is here, so the fireplace might be 

off, but our café is still cozy! Bring your 

favorite knitting project and chat with 

fellow knitters from many different parts of 

the world. Co-sponsored by ISIS (Immigrant 

Settlement and Integration Services). 


Wednesdays, May 1, 15, 29/10-11:30 a.m. 

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H Registration required, see back cover for registration numbers.


Needle Niche 

Whatever your interest—knitting, 

crocheting, quilting, embroidery—join 

us for an evening of stitchery and 

conversation. Share tips and ideas, and 

be inspired by the newest craft books. 

Everyone is welcome! 

Sackville 

Alternating Wednesdays/7 p.m. 

May 1, 15, June 5, 19 

Woodlawn 

Tuesdays/7 p.m. 

May 7, 21, June 4, 18 

The Knitting Circle 

Bring your knitting supplies, project ideas, 

and questions to our weekly Knitting 

Circle. Beginners are welcome. 

Tantallon 

Thursdays/7 p.m. 

Mystic Arts 

Join Numerologist Ann Perry of Hands 

On Purpose for these two programs. 

Woodlawn 

Select Tuesdays/7 p.m. 

June 4: It’s in Your Hands—Learn how the 

shape of your hand can reveal interesting 

personality qualities. 

June 11: Find “Mr. or Ms. Right”—Use 

your birthdate to guide you toward 

compatible relationships. 

Celebrate Seniors Week 

with a Meet & Greet 

Drop in to our annual open house and 

enjoy a wide variety of programs and 

information sessions. You can bring in 

your old photos and learn how to scan and 

preserve them digitally, or get started with 

genealogical research. There is an option 

to discover great travel options, learn some 

Chair Yoga, watch a movie (The Guilt 

Trip), make crafts, and learn about fortune 

telling. Refreshments provided. 

Woodlawn 

Wednesday, June 19/1-3 p.m. 

Seniors’ Social 

Celebrate Seniors’ Week with a spirited 

morning break full of entertainment, 

refreshments, and conversations with 

friends—old and new! 

Sackville 

Tuesday, June 18/10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Environmental & Social Issues 

All Season Growing 

& Harvesting 

Extend your growing season and provide 

harvests all year long! Learn how to use 

cold frames, hoop tunnels, and other 

means of heat capture and frost protection. 

transitionbay.ca 

Tantallon 

Saturday, May 4/10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Common Roots Farm: 

An Intersection of Personal, 

Environmental, & Community Health 

Pathways, vegetables, water catchment 

systems—what is going on at the corner of 

Bell and Robie Streets? How could these 

concepts affect me? Join Jayme Melrose of 

Common Roots Farm to find out. 

Spring Garden 


Ethics, Film & Discussion 

Series 

Spring Garden 

Select Tuesdays/7 p.m. 

June 4: Silent Choices (abortion and its 

effects on African-American women) 

with moderator Robyn MacQuarrie 

~60 min 

June 11: Body Corporate (facts and 

predications concerning who owns your 

genes?) with moderator Matthew 

Herder ~45 min 

June 18: Off Label (stories of untraditional 

pharmaceutical experiments and 

their human cost) with moderator Rob 

MacDougall ~80 min 

Public Good Outreach 

Health, Housing, Education, and 

Employment....not sure which social issue 

to address first? Kevin Little of The Public 

Good Society of Dartmouth is here to 

help. 


Monday, May 27/1-3 p.m. 

Monday, June 24/1-3 p.m. 

Dalhousie Legal Aid 

Get free legal information on residential 

tenancies, public housing, income 

assistance, debtor/creditor matters, and 

government programs. 


Monday, May 27/1-3 p.m. H 

Monday, June 24/1-3 p.m. H 

Transition Bay 

What kind of world is possible? Our 

present civilization is predicated on the 

availability of inexpensive fossil fuels. Join 

a round table discussion about what kind 

of world is possible without fossil fuels 

and within the constraints imposed by 

physics. 

Tantallon 


Where Has All the 

Playing Gone? 

Explore the trends in the world of 

playgrounds and other outdoor play with 

the assistance of PlayGroundology blogger 

and father of five, Alex Smith. See what 

is happening elsewhere and what can 

happen here. 

Alderney Gate 



Women’s Group 

Drop by for movies, crafts, guest speakers, 

and discussions on everyday issues 

affecting the lives of women. 


Wednesdays/10 a.m. 



Health & Wellness 

Planning for 

Emergencies 

at Home 

Emergency 

Preparedness Week 

is the perfect time to 

hear Dean Spence 

teach strategies aimed at preparing for the 

unexpected—at home and on the road! 

Cole Harbour 


Laughter Yoga 

Join Helen Fong for this ‘laughing for no 

reason’ form of yoga. It empties the lungs 

of stale air and balances the different 

energies in your body relieving stress and 

improving your immune system. 




Caring for a Senior? 

This Session is for You! 

What is available in the community to 

help promote health and wellness for 

seniors? How do you find out how to 

access resources around medication 

funding and supports? Bring your 

questions and ideas! Offered by The 

Chebucto Community Health Team. 


Monday, May 27/6:30 p.m. 

Nordic Walking 

Join a Nordic pole walking instructor for 

an introduction to this growing sport and 

then join the group outdoors for a nordic 

walk. Poles provided. 


Saturday, May 25/2:30 p.m. H 

Saturday, June 22/2:30 p.m. H 

with James Boyer 

Italian Meals for Beginners 

The Dartmouth Community Health Team 

are ready to show you how to make simple 

Italian meals. Low-cost ingredients are 

used to prepare recipes good for beginner 

cooks. Afterward, you get to lunch on the 

results! To register, call the Dartmouth 

Community Health Team, 460-4555. 


Saturday, June 1/12 p.m. H 

Introduction to Reflexology 

Join us to learn what reflexology is, its 

many benefits, and how it can fit into our 

overall health care. 

KESHEN GOODMAN 


Naturopathic 

Medicine Week, 

May 6-13 

Detox Outside the Box 

This informative lecture about 

detoxification goes further than liver and 

colon cleanses in a box. Detoxification 

means the removal of toxic substances 

from a living organism to bring back 

balance. Find out about the systems 

often forgotten but just as important for 

detox. With Tara Lapointe, Naturopathic 

Doctor and owner, Dartmouth 

Naturopathic Health Centre. 

Woodlawn 


Naturopathic Approach to 

Weight Loss 

Join Erin Balodis, Naturopathic Doctor, 

and find out how the right balance of 

protein, fat, and carbohydrates can help 

you shed unwanted pounds. Erin shares 

tips on weight-loss friendly snack ideas, 

too! 



Detox Your Home 

The average home contains over 5000 

chemicals, which may have a negative 

effect on your physical well-being. 

Naturopathic Doctor Sandra Murphy 

takes you through simple steps to 

enhance your personal environment and 

protect your health. Bonus: First twenty 

participants take home a truly green allpurpose 

cleaner. 

Spring Garden 


Food Allergies & Sensitivities: 

What is the Difference? 

Are you sensitive to diary or gluten? Are 

you or your children allergic to peanuts? 

What is the difference between a food 

allergy and a food sensitivity? Dr. Ben 

Connolly answers these questions and 

explains how our digestive tract works 

and what kind of things can throw off 

this delicate balance and contribute to 

sensitivities. 

Tantallon 


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Biking—Everything You 

Need to Know 

Learn about your best bike and helmet fit, 

safety items, basic pre-ride check, relevant 

laws, and all aspects of traffic dynamics, 

including how/where to ride, dealing with 

lane changes, intersections, trails, and 

bike lanes. Sandra Bennett is a Certified 

National CAN-BIKE Instructor. 

Spring Garden 

Wednesday, June 5/12-1:30 p.m. 

Introduction to Assertiveness 

Being assertive means being able to ask 

for what you want and expressing how you 

feel while respecting other people. Learn 

more about your assertive rights and the 

nine skills of assertiveness. To register, call 

the Dartmouth Community Health Team, 

460-4555. 


Saturday, June 15/1 p.m. H 


Monday, June 24/6:30 p.m. 

Gentle Yoga 

This gentle practice is for every BODY. 

It will relax and revitalize you and aid in 

purification through breath and posture. 

Please bring your yoga mat and blanket. 



with Kathryn from Pure Freedom Yoga 

Woodlawn 



with Gail Fulop from Spoon Studio, 

Eastern Passage 

Support to Find Health 

and Community Resource 

Get help connecting to the services in the 

health care system. Make an appointment 

with a wellness navigator from the 

Dartmouth Community Health Team. To 

register, call 460-4555. 

Alderney Gate 

By appointment, Thursdays/1:30 p.m. H 

Zumba 

Dance your way to a fitter you with these 

exciting and unique Latin moves and 

rhythms. Beginner to advance fitness levels 

are welcome. In partnership with the YMCA 

Centre for Immigrant Programs. 


Thursdays/4-5 p.m. No program June 27 

Wednesday Wellness 

Eating Gluten Free 

Learn more about how to eat a glutenfree 

diet with professional Dietician, 

Sarah Campbell. 

Alderney Gate 


Posture Perfect 

Assessing and perfecting posture and 

alignment for overall well-being and 

health is discussed by Chiropractic Dr. 

Jans Ellefsen. 

Alderney Gate 


Smart Cycle 

Bob White, CAN-BIKE instructor, 

explains the health benefits of a safe 

everyday use of the bicycle, and he 

provides information about the use 

of helmets, current bicycle 

laws, and safety practices. 

Alderney Gate 


Seasonal Allergies 

Naturopathic Doctor Colin MacLeod 

discusses practical alternative methods 

for treating and preventing seasonal 

allergies. 

Alderney Gate 


Parenting 

Ask a Nurse 

Do you have any parenting or health 

related questions for your child from birth 

to 5 years of age? Ask a Public Health 

Nurse and meet other parents who may 

have the same questions as you. 

Tantallon 

Tuesday, May 14/2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Breastfeeding Support 

Meet with other moms and moms-to-be. 

Bedford 

Fridays/12-1:30 p.m. 

with Nancy Harmon (Lactation Consultant) 

and Kylie Field (Postpartum Doula) 

Tantallon 


Tuesday, June 11/1:30-2:30 p.m. 

with a Public Health Nurse 

Parenting Support Sessions 

Drop-in to meet other parents with 

children from 0-5 years and ask a Public 

Health nurse all of your questions. 

Tantallon 



Help a Child Be a Child 

Learn about becoming an adoptive or 

foster parent. Staff from the Department 

of Community Services are recruiting 

single, same sex, married, or common-law 

families from a variety of ethnic cultures. 

Ask them your questions. 


Thursday, May 30 

/7 p.m. 

Sun Safety & 

Bug Spray for Infants 

What about using DEET? Is it Safe? 

What options are available? When can I 

use sunscreen? 

Tantallon 


Mom & Baby/Tot 

Drop In 

Meet other moms 

for coffee, tea, and 

conversation while your 

baby, tot, or preschooler plays. Local doula 

and CAPPA-trained lactation educator, Jo 

Beckett, is here to answer any questions. 

J.D. Shatford 

Tuesdays/10 a.m.-12 p.m. 




Local History & 

Genealogy 

2012 marked the 200 th 

anniversary of the War of 1812, 

yet the war’s legacy for Nova Scotia began 

in 1813 with the capture of the USS 

Chesapeake by the HMS Shannon. Privateers, 

press gangs, the Halifax Naval Dockyard, 

Melville and Deadman’s Islands and the Old 

Burying Ground (St. Paul’s Church Cemetery) 

are all historically linked to the War of 1812. 

The war was also a key event in the creation 

of many of our local communities—Preston, 

Hammonds Plains, and Beechville—that 

were settled by the Black Refugees. Discover 

more fascinating history at one of our free 

public lectures. 

Dr. Allan Marble: 

Physicians, Pestilence, and the Poor: 

A History of Medicine and Social 

Conditions in Nova Scotia, 1800-1867 

Explore several aspects of the history of 

medicine and social conditions in pre- 

Confederation Nova Scotia, including roles 

of governments, education of physicians, 

appearance of alternative medical therapies, 

accounts from Halifax Poor House hospital, 

and the war of words found in newspapers 

between ‘regulars’ and ‘quacks’. 

Spring Garden 

Friday, May 10/12 p.m. 

Iris Shea & Heather Watts: 

Deadman’s: Melville Island 

and Its Burial Ground 

Today, Deadman’s Island on Halifax’s 

Northwest Arm is a peaceful waterside park 

and nearby Melville Island is a bustling 

modern yacht club. The unhappy, and often 

violent, historical uses of these locations was 

one of Halifax’s best kept secrets. Now, local 

historians Iris Shea and Heather Watts have 

uncovered stories of hundreds who were 

once unwilling residents of Melville Island’s 

prison. Hear about their findings. 



Julian Gwyn: 

Ashore & Afloat: The 

British Navy & the 

Halifax Naval Yard 

Before 1820 

Naval squadrons are little 

good without the bases 

that equip and supply 

them. In this history of the 

Halifax careening yard, Gwyn discusses the 

economic aspect of Halifax, the only British 

notable naval yard on the North American 

coast before 1820. 



Harry Chapman: 

Nova Scotia’s Role 

in the War of 1812 

What was Nova Scotia’s 

involvement in the War 

of 1812? Hear about 

the causes and the early 

battles as well as the 

naval and military build up in the province. 

Big events are covered, such as the migration 

of 2,000 escaped African-American slaves, a 

Prisoner of War Camp, and the invasion and 

occupation of Maine. 

Woodlawn 


Col. John Boileau: 

When Nova Scotia Invaded Maine 

The Castine Expedition: A Little-Known 

Episode in the War of 1812 

In the summer of 1814, all of eastern Maine, 

from the New Brunswick border to the 

Penobscot River, was captured by a joint 

British military and naval expedition from 

Halifax. The British remained for eight months 

with a challenge, but finally departed in April 

1814. Join local author and historian Col John 

Boileau (Ret’d) for an illustrated talk about 

what happened. 

Alderney Gate 

Tuesday, June 4/7 p.m. H 

A Glimpse of the Past 

in Hubbards 

Join us for a film and discussion of the life 

in our community in the 1930s and 40s. 

Resources from the Hubbards Heritage 

Society help us glimpse the past. 

J.D. Shatford 


Irish Genealogy 

Under the guidance of author Terry 

Punch, learn the necessary starting 

points for using local records—names, 

locations and dates—and hear about the 

migration routes from Ireland to Nova 

Scotia, including how people got to 

their transportation and what happened 

when they arrived in Nova Scotia. Terry 

highlights major resources in Ireland that 

you can use free. 

Spring Garden 


Lest We Forget 

Lest We Forget workshops offer schools, 

youth groups, community clubs, and 

heritage organizations a hands-on 

opportunity to explore First World 

War military service files. Discover the 

intimate personal stories and tragedies 

of Nova Scotia’s soldiers and nursing 

sisters who served at home and abroad. 

Workshops can be 60-120 minutes, with 

flexible dates and locations. 

Spring Garden 

For more information or to book a 

workshop, email teen@halifax.ca/ 

For more Local History programming, 

see The Gaels in Nova Scotia pg. 8 

and Author’s Stage pg. 4. 



University Classes 

for Everyone 

Computers & 

New Technology 

Asian Heritage Month 

Open House 

All Ages 

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with 

a colourful and artistic display of music, 

dance, and traditions. Drop in! 



Travel to Japan 

Japan is the land of the rising sun and is 

packed with things to see and do. From 

the futuristic streets of Tokyo buzzing with 

neon and people to a quiet Zen garden 

beside a temple in Kyoto, Japan is a land 

of extreme contrasts and striking beauty. 

Explore the many sides of travelling to 

Japan, such as visitor tips and tricks, 

getting around the country, and how 

to make the most out of your Japanese 

holiday. 

Spring Garden 


Chinese Folk Dancing 

Wearing original costumes, members 

of the Chinese Society of Nova Scotia 

perform folk dances and then talk about 

their culture. 

Bedford 


The French Impressionists 

with Dee Appleby 

As a group, the French Impressionists 

changed art forever. They were known as 

radicals, defying the strict rules of academic 

painting, and enduring relentless criticism 

from all sides before their work was finally 

accepted. Learn about the factors that led 

to the movement and its impact on modern 

art, and take an in-depth look at nine of 

the most prominent Impressionists: Monet, 

Manet, Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, Morisot, 

Dégas, Bazille, and Pisarro. 

Woodlawn 

Fridays/1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Until May 31 

Employment & 

Money Matters 

Crowdfunding & Taxes 

with Karen Lightston 

Learn about the tax and investment 

consequences of crowdfunding techniques. 

Spring Garden 


Financial Wellness 

Want to get out of debt? Save money? 

Understand investing? Financial coach 

Justin Lowe from Primerica tells you how! 

Cole Harbour 


Job Search/Employment 

Support Services 

Get free assistance for all aspects of your 

job search, including resumes, cover 

letters, job searching, and a return to work 

plan. Provided by Job Search Services of 

Dartmouth. To book, call 435-0957 ext. 227 

Woodlawn 


Fridays/10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Small Business Start-up 

Find resources on business plans, market 

research, industry trends, and more. Oneon-one 

in person consultations are available. 

Spring Garden 

By appointment/490-5710 

A H indicates that space is limited. Please 

register. Branch contacts are on the back cover. 

All programs are 90-minutes, unless otherwise 

stated. 

Computer Drop-in 

If need a bit of extra help or some practice, 

stop by to ask questions or spend some 

time on a computer. 

Cole Harbour 

Tuesdays/2-3 p.m. 

Computer Basics 

An introduction to computers. 

No experience required. 

Alderney Gate 

Friday, May 10/10 a.m. H 

Registration begins May 3 


Thursday, May 9/10 a.m. H 


Sackville 

Friday, May 24/2:30 p.m. H 

Beyond the Basics 

Introducing applications, files, and folders. 

Prerequisite: Computer Basics or basic 

mouse and keyboard skills. 

Alderney Gate 





Tuesday, June 18/6:30 p.m. H 


Sackville 


Internet 101 

An introduction to the Internet and web 

browsers. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or 

basic mouse, keyboard, and Windows skills. 

Alderney Gate 



Bedford 

Monday, May 13/10 a.m. H 


Sackville 

Friday, June 7/2:30 p.m. H 




One-on-one Computer Training 

Call a branch to book a one-hour 

appointment for the topics listed. 

ALDERNEY GATE 

Basic skills, Internet, Email,Word, eBooks, 

Facebook, and Twitter 


BEDFORD 

Basic skills, Internet, Email,Word, 

PowerPoint, eBooks, and Facebook 


CAPTAIN WILLIAM SPRY 


and Facebook 


COLE HARBOUR 

Basic skills, Internet, Email,Word, and 

eBooks 


DARTMOUTH NORTH 


Facebook, and Audiobooks 


HALIFAX NORTH 

Basic skills, Internet, Email, and Facebook 


J.D. SHATFORD 

Basic skills, Internet, Email, and Word 




Facebook, and Skype 


MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR 



SACKVILLE 

Basic skills, Internet, eBooks, and Mac OS 


SHEET HARBOUR 



SPRING GARDEN 

Basic skills, Internet, Email,Word, and 

eBooks 


TANTALLON 



WOODLAWN 


Facebook, Twitter, and Skype 


Social Media & 

New Technology 

eBooks 

You can borrow eBooks and audiobooks 

from the library. Staff demonstrates how 

to install the software, download books, 

and transfer them to your devices. 

Bedford 

Monday, June 10/10 a.m. H 


Cole Harbour 

Monday, May 6/1 p.m. H 



Tuesday, May 21/6:30 p.m. H 


Woodlawn 

Saturday, June 15/10 a.m. H 

Skype 

Learn how to call your friends and 

relatives around the world for free over 

the Internet using Skype. 

Cole Harbour 

Saturday, May 11/2-3 p.m. H 

Email Basics 

Learn to send, reply, forward, and delete 

email. Prerequisite: Internet 101 or 

comfort using web browsers. 

Alderney Gate 

Friday, June 7/10 a.m. H 



Thursday, June 6/10 a.m. H 


Advanced Email 

Learn to send and receive attachments, 

store messages in folders, and manage your 

contacts. Prerequisite: Email Basics or 

familiarity with basic email functions. 

Alderney Gate 

Friday, June 14/10 a.m. H 


Twitter 

Hearing about Twitter but not sure what 

it is? Join us for a demonstration. 

Cole Harbour 


Facebook 

A demonstration of Facebook and an 

introduction to protecting your privacy 

on online social networking sites. 

Bedford 

Wednesday, May 29/2:30 p.m. H 


Cole Harbour 



Friday, June 28/2:30 p.m. H 


Working with Digital Photos 

Learn how to work with digital photos 

using free online software (Picasa). 

Prerequisite: Internet 101 or 

comfort using web browsers. 

Bedford 

Saturday, June 15/10 a.m. H 


Search Strategies 

Learn strategies for finding information 

using Google’s search engine. 

Prerequisite: Internet 101 or familiarity 

with web browsers. 

Alderney Gate 

Friday, May 31/10 a.m. 



English Language Learning 

Get help with your English 

language skills! 

A volunteer tutor helps you practice 

your English conversation skills and find 

answers to your questions. Sponsored by 

Halifax Public Libraries and the Nova 

Scotia Office of Immigration. 

Programs are free and open to: 

• permanent residents of Canada 

• Canadian citizens born outside of 

Canada (Note: Recent immigrants to 

Nova Scotia are given priority.) 

• protected persons as defined in Section 

95 of the Immigration & Refugee 

Protection Act 

• foreign nationals, and their dependants, 

temporarily residing in Nova Scotia 

who have been nominated (received 

Certificate of Nomination) under the 

Nova Scotia Nominee Program. 

Alderney Gate 

Mondays/12:30 -2:30 p.m. 

Tuesdays/4-6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

To register, call 490-4268 

Bedford 

Mondays/1:30-4 p.m. 

Thursdays/6:30-8:30 p.m. 




& 6-8:30 p.m. 




& 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Wednesdays/1-3 p.m. 

& 6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Spring Garden 

Tuesdays/1-3 p.m. & 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

Wednesdays/4-6 p.m. & 6:30-8:30 p.m. 


Woodlawn 

Mondays/4-6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Thursdays/1-3 p.m. 


Other Literacy & ELL Opportunities 

Literacy & 

Upgrading 

Improve your reading, 

writing, and math skills! 

Do you need help with some basic 

reading skills or math? Are you 

beginning from scratch? Are you 

preparing for your General Education 

Development (GED) test? Our tutors 

can assist you. In partnership with the 

Halifax Community Learning Network. 

Programs are free and open to: 

• Adult learners in need of basic 

education upgrading. 


Tuesdays/1-3 p.m. & 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

Thursdays/9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. 



Wednesdays/12-3 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. 

Fridays/10 a.m.-1 p.m. 



Thursdays/12-3 p.m. & 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

Fridays/12-3 p.m. 


Spring Garden 

Thursdays/3-6 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. 



Literacy Services 

• Halifax Community Learning Network 

422-7648 

• Bedford-Sackville Learning Network 

869-3838 

• Dartmouth Learning Network 

464-3444 

• Eastern Shore-Musquodoboit 

Literacy Network 

885-3473 

• Preston Area Learning Skills Society 

462-6042 

• Western HRM Community 

Learning Network 

225-6320 

• Cunard Learning Centre 

453-6246 

ELL Tutoring and Services 

for Recent Immigrants 

• Immigrant Settlement & Integration 

Services (ISIS) 

423-3607 

• Centre for Diverse and Visible Cultures 

445-0946 

• ISIS English in the workplace 

423-3607 

• YMCA Newcomers Centre 

457-9622 

• Metro-Region Immigrant 

Language Services 

464-2868 

• Canadian Connections Computer 

business labs 

464-2033 

• Adult ESL Halifax 

421-7779 

Volunteer 

Opportunities 

English Language Learning 

(ELL) for Adults 

You can help an adult in your 

community improve his or her English 

language skills with a two- to threehour 

weekly time commitment. No 

experience is necessary, and training 

and support are available. Possible 

program schedules are detailed on this 

page. Contact 490-5990 for orientation 

information. 


teen programs 

Teen Programs 

Folkapolooza: Open Mic 

Ages 11+ 

Join Jordan and friends for this special, 

acoustic Open Mic program. 


Thursday, May 2/6:30-8 p.m. 

Clubs 

Manga & Graphic Novel 

Book Club 

Ages 13-19 

We’re gonna read comics/manga, talk 

about them, and maybe even watch some 

anime based on them. 

Spring Garden 

Select Wednesdays/4 p.m. 

May 1, 15, and June 5 

Woodlawn 

Saturday, May 11, June 8/2:30-4 p.m. 

Wednesday, May 29, June 26/6:30-8 p.m. 

To register, call 490-2636 or Facebook 

message Anneka Janes. 

Teen Writing Group 

Ages 12+ 

Do you blog, tell stories, or write poems? 

Share some of your stuff, express yourself! 

For more information, call 476-1663. 

Alderney Gate 



CHOU Anime Club 

Ages 12+ 

Are you mad about manga? Addicted to 

anime? We are too! Meet fellow fans. 

Cole Harbour 

Alternate Thursdays/6:30 p.m. 

May 2, 16, 30, June 13, 27 

Anime & Manga @ Keshen 

Age 13+ 

Come help us shape our new club! We’ll 

watch anime, discuss manga, make crafts, 

and eat snacks—all with your input! 




In-service Days 

Strategy Board Game 

Extravaganza 

Ages 12-18 

No school? Why rest your brain when you 

can use it to take over the world? Or at 

least settle Catan. We have Settlers, The 

Hunger Games District 12, Apples to 

Apples, and more! Snacks provided. 

Bedford 

Friday, May 17/2-4:30 p.m. 


Kathleen Martin & Kamakwie: 

Finding Peace, Love, and 

Injustice in Sierra Leone 

Ages 12+ 

Journey to the tiny 

village of Kamakwie, 

Sierra Leone, where 

Kathleen Martin 

speaks to the people 

about their lives, 

aspirations, and 

memories of war. 

Hear inspiring 

portraits of a people 

willing to forgive so 

they can look to the 

future with regained 

hope and dignity. 



Let’s Talk Science 

Ages 8-12 

Let’s Talk Science is an award-winning, 

national, charitable organization. They 

deliver science learning programs and 

services with the goal of bringing handson 

science to children and youth, while 

engaging them in learning. 



Yu-Gi-Oh! Tuesdays 

Ages 11+ 

Calling all Yu-Gi-Oh! duelists! Drop-in to 

meet, play, and trade. Players of all levels 

are welcome and house decks are available. 


Tuesdays/3:30-5:30 p.m. 


See back cover for registration numbers.

teen programs 

Ages 12+ 

This is your place to hang out, meet new 

people, play games, do homework, explore 

your artistic side, and have fun. 

Alderney Gate 

Every second Wednesday/6 p.m. 

computer lab/7 p.m. program 

May 15: Celebrate Asian Heritage 

Month! 

May 29: Grossology 

June 12: Games Night 

June 26: Teen Choice: Sock Creatures 


Thursdays/6 p.m. drop in/7 p.m. 

program 

May 2: Zombie Party 

May 9: Recycled Crafts 

May 16: Halifax Recreation Games Night 

May 23: Xbox Kinect 

May 30: Candy Sushi & Origami 

June 6: In the Kitchen: Cookies! 

June 13: Get Messy! 

June 20: Halifax Recreation Games Night 

June 27: Board Games 

Cole Harbour 

Alternate Thursdays/6:30 p.m. drop 

in/7 p.m. program 

May 9: Song Circle in Gaelic 

May 23: Card Games/ Yu-Gi-Oh 

Tournament 

June 6: Games Night 

June 20: End of School Party 

Grades 7-12 

T.G.I.T.(Thursday)! Take part in 

activities, games, magic, movies, and more. 

Woodlawn 

Thursdays/6:30 start-8:30 p.m. doors 

close (parents/guardians please pick-up 

promptly) 

May 2: Open Mic Night! 

May 9: Gaelic storytelling 

May 16: Photography Workshop with 

KT Lammond 

May 23: Movie Night 

May 30: Calligraphy—Write a letter like 

it was meant to be written…with 

a pen and paper! 

June 6: Splatter! Paint Workshop 

June 13: Ice Cream! & Outdoor Games! 

(Last Teen Machine before the summer) 

Have some fun with your own scene. 

There are activities to do with friends— 

new and old. 

Alderney Gate 

Monthly Saturdays/2 p.m. 

Ages 10-13 

May 25: Cool Science 

June 22: Homemade Icecream 


Wednesdays/6 p.m. 

Ages 8-12 

Come out for free food, games, stuff to 

do, and random surprises! Something 

different every week. 


Thursdays/7 p.m. H 

Ages 10+ 

May 2: Handmade Flip Books 

May 9: Book Spine Poetry 

May 16: Chocolate Chip Cookie Night 

May 23: Candy Sushi 

May 30: “Bookmarked” 

June 6: YouTube & Yummies Night 

June 13: Bleach Pen T-shirt Art 

June 20: “Bookmarked” 

Sackville 

Thursdays/6 p.m. drop in/7 p.m. 

program 

May 2: Celebrate National Youth Week 

May 9: What’s Your Skill? 

May 16: Celebrate Asian Heritage 

Month—Candy Sushi & 

Origami 

May 23: Games Galore special edition: 

Card Games in Gaelic 

May 30: Epic Chef 

June 6: Duct Tape Creations 

June 13: Good Morning TZ—Wear Your 

PJs & Have Some Breakfast! 

June 20: Video Game Night—Dance 

Edition 

June 27: Teen Zone in the Afternoon! 

Special Summer program from 3-5 pm. 

Ages 18 and under 

LGTBQ youth and friends, drop-in, make connections, have 

fun! Led by the Youth Project. Call 429-5429 or email kristen@ 

youthproject.ns.ca. 


Last Tuesday of every month/6-7 p.m. 

May 28, June 25 

Cole Harbour 

Third Tuesday of every month/6-7 p.m. 


Sackville 

First Tuesday of each month/6-7 p.m. 


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teen programs 

National Youth Week, May 1-7 

Visit hrmyouth.ca 

Youth are an exciting and vibrant part of 

our community! During the week of May 

1-7, say “thank you” to a youth in your 

community and take part in celebration 

events all over HRM. Join the party or find 

out how you can create your own event! 

Youth Art Display 

All Ages 

Enjoy a display of teen art in honour 

of National Youth Arts Week 


May 1-7/open hours 

Youth Week Showcase 

Ages 13-18 

Come hang out and see youth talent! 

There are art displays, music, dance 

performance, and...cake! Want to share? 

The Youth Week Showcase is looking 

for artwork to display and open mic 

performers. To participate in 

the event, contact Kate MacLennan 

at 490-4408 or e-mail 

maclenk@halifax.ca hrmyouth.ca 

The Pavilion 

(on the Halifax CommonS) 

Saturday, May 4/2-5 p.m. 

Youth Art Week 

Ages 10+ 

Drop by the Sackville Library any time 

after school from May 1-7 to participate 

in the National Youth Art Week Project. 

Get a Piece of the Action! 

In partnership with Halifax Recreation. 

Sackville 


Celebrate National 



teen programs 

by Angela, Teen Blogger 

For all of you Korean drama (K-drama) fans, I’m sure you have watched Boys 

Over Flowers or heard of it before. It’s perhaps one of the most popular 

K-dramas that Canadians watch. Personally, BOF is my favourite TV series. It has 

various themes and the plot is very interesting. This drama is recommended for 

people who like romantic comedies. 

Geum Jan-di (acted by Ku Hye-sun) is an average high school girl whose family 

owns a dry-cleaning shop. She seems very much out of place when she is offered 

the chance to attend Shinhwa High, which is a private high school for rich 

students. Upon meeting the hottest boys of the school, a group called F4, Jan-di 

is shocked by their behaviours. But, as she gets to know them, she discovers the 

struggles in their lives that lie behind their appearance. 

F4 Members: 

Goo Jun-pyo (acted by Lee Min-ho) is the heir to the powerful Shinhwa group. He has total control 

over the student body, except for one person, Jan-di. 

Yoon Ji-hoo (acted by Kim Hyun-joong) is an orphan and a talented artist. He is the person who 

stays by Jan-di’s side from the beginning. He protects her in various ways and saves her from the 

menaces of other students. 

So Yi-jung (acted by Kim Bum) is an extraordinary potter who has a playboy personality. He is later 

involved with Jan-di’s best friend, Ga-eul. 

Song Woo-bin (acted by Kim Joon) is the son of a mafia man. He sometimes 

feels like he doesn’t belong with the almighty F4 since he doesn’t have any 

remarkable talents like the other members. 

Did you 

know: 

Read more bloggers! 

Three examples of posts currently online: 

Boys Over Flowers originated from Japanese 

manga, but was adapted into various 

dramas by different Asian countries. 

I hope you enjoy this drama. When you are 

done with it, try watching the television 

series, Faith (2012), or the DVD, City Hunter 

(2003). They are also well rated among 

K-drama fans. 

“It’s a Gamers’ World,” by Talia—A fun, 

personal account of a girl unwittingly 

playing Halo for the first time, and 

liking it! 

“Sanctuary,” by Tarah—A rhythmic 

narrative poem with an attractively 

personal, romantic look at the forest. 

“What Makes the Perfect Prom Dress,” 

by Alison—Simple yet extremely handy 

tips for looking marvelous (for any 

event)! 

To read more, go to 

halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/teens 

Teen Bloggers 

Since January 2012, teen 

bloggers have been writing 

articles and stretching their 

writing abilities. In support, 

Library staff have provided 

feedback and editorial advice 

to each writer. 

The Library is proud of its 

current bloggers—Angela, 

Anna, Gina, Julia, Kathleen, 

Malinda, Talia, and Tarah—and 

we look forward to hearing 

from anyone who is interested! 

Sign Up! 

halifaxpubliclibraries.com/ 

teens/volunteer 

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To 

teen programs 

Libraries 

are changing 

with the times – 

creating comfortable 

spaces, interactive 

programs, and services 

that work for teens. 

Dedicated 

Spaces 

Gone are the 

days of “shhh!” 

where youth 

have no place 

to hang out and 

be themselves. Creating hangout spots 

for young people is a priority when the 

library renovates or builds new spaces. 

Lounge-like seating sets a welcoming, 

casual tone. Board games, art supplies, 

and the latest magazines keep things 

relaxing. Free wifi and computers 

make internet access easy. 


teen programs 

day... 

let there be noise 

(and quiet) 

Friends 

The Library is a great place to see people. 

Meet up with friends or connect with 

someone new. Come to hang out, come 

to study, get creative in a program, learn 

something new, or try volunteering. No 

pressure. No cost. Lots of options. 

Help That Counts 

Need help with that assignment? Don’t 

know how to find an after school job? 

Have a problem bigger than you? 

Library staff are trained to help you find 

information you need. And for the big 

stuff, they can link you to community 

resources and people who can help. 

Leadership & Team Building 

Volunteering is a step toward a more 

active future. Whether you want 

experience, need to build references, 

have a desire to help out, or just 

want something to do, there are plenty 

of opportunities to get involved. 

Books and… 

Everybody knows libraries have shelves of 

books. Whatever your interest we’ve got 

it covered – weightlifting, yoga, art, the 

environment. Graphic novels, the latest 

teen fiction, the classics – check. And 

now you can get a lot of this in e-book or 

audiobook – free and fast to download on 

your smartphone, e-reader or computer. 

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school age programs 

After School & 

Weekend Fun 

Animation for Beginners 

Ages 8+ 

This 4-week hands-on program teaches 

kids the basics of animation. Space is 

limited. Please register by April 30. 

J.D. Shatford 

Starts Thursday, May 2/7:30 p.m. 

Registration ends April 30 

Crafty Kids 

Ages 5+ 

Let’s get together and make something! 

Tantallon 




It’s a buggy spring! 

Mother’s Day Craft 

Ages 5+ 

Make a fun gift for mom to celebrate 

Mother’s Day. Supplies are provided. 



Build a Kite 

Ages 5+ 

Let’s make a “sled kite” from a single sheet 

of plastic, some tape, and straws! 

J.D. Shatford 

Tuesday, May 14/3:30 p.m. 

Planting a Garden 

Ages 5+ 

Let’s plant some flower seeds all around 

the library, and then make a flower box 

with planted seeds that we can take home. 

J.D. Shatford 

Tuesday, May 28/3:30 p.m. 

Art Club 

Ages 8-12 

Art is for everyone! We have a fun new 

project for you each month to keep you 

inspired. 


Thursday, May 30/4-5 p.m. 

Thursday, June 20/4-5 p.m. 

School’s Almost Out 

Celebration 

Ages 5-13 

Celebrate the end of the school year with 

schoolyard games and chalk art. 


Friday, June 7/3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Puffy Paint 

Ages 3+ 

Have fun with science and make your own 

3-D artwork using handmade puffy paint. 

Supplies are provided. 


Saturday, June 8/2:30 

p.m. H 

CD Spinner Craft 

Ages 5+ 

Make and decorate your 

own spinning top toy out 

of old CDs and DVDs. Supplies provided. 


Saturday, June 22/2:30 p.m. H 

Ages 8-13 

Hang out, use computers, eat healthy 

snacks, and take part. In partnership 

with Cobequid Community Health 

Board. 

Sackville 

Tuesdays/3-5 p.m. 

May 14: Fun with Music 

Create your very own unique musical 

instrument, and record your talent! 

May 28: Did You Say a Party!?! 

Last special until July, so bring your 

laughter, dance moves, and singing 

voices! Wii dance and sing, mini 

improv, games, and of course, a 

special snack! 

World Wide Open: A Musical 

Journey 

All ages 

“Open a book, and you open yourself 

to the world.” For as long as Lindy 

remembers, Gramma has brought her back 

a book from each place she has traveled. 

Now that a new chapter in their lives is 

about to begin, will tales of the past help 

them face the future? MITE’s musical 

shows bring literacy, history, and human 

rights to kids and their families in funny 

and entertaining ways. Travel the globe 

with these talented youth! 

Woodlawn 

Saturday, June 22/2:30 p.m. s 




Ages 5+ 



Thursday, June 27/2:30-4 p.m. 

Sackville 


Note: Last Homework Club of the 

year, so let’s celebrate! 

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tuesdays 

Ages 11+ 

Calling all Yu-Gi-Oh! duelists! Come 

meet, play, and trade. Players of all levels 

are welcome and house decks are available. 


Tuesdays/3:30-5:30 p.m. 

Dartmouth Junior Chess Club 

Ages 6+ 

Learn to play against others, take on 

challenges, and develop strategies. Call 

Don Bidgood at 463-7667 to hear more. 

Alderney Gate 

Saturdays/1-4 p.m. 

Until May 25, no program May 4 

Celebrate National 

Youth Arts Week 

Ages 10+ 

See page 20 for 

more details. In 

partnership with 

Halifax Recreation. 

Sackville 


LEGO @ the Library 

Ages 5+ 

Let your imagination go wild with the 

library’s LEGO collection. Fun for the 

whole family. 

Alderney Gate 

Friday, May 17/2-3:30 p.m. 


Friday, May 17/2-4 p.m. 


Wednesday, May 1/2-4 p.m. 

J.D. Shatford 

Saturday, May 18/11 a.m. 


Saturday, May 25/2:15-3:30 p.m. 

Saturday, June 22/2:15-3:30 p.m. 

Tantallon 

Friday, May 17/2:30 p.m. 

Saturday, June 8/2:30 p.m. 

OK Computer Crew 

Ages 8-13 

Games, quizzes, and videos in the 

computer lab. 


Thursdays/4-5 p.m. 

Until June 26 

MakerSpace for Everyone! 

All Ages 

Let’s get creative! Take an idea, use your 

imagination, learn, and create your own 

masterpiece! No experience necessary. 

Tantallon 

Saturdays/10:30 a.m. 

May 11: Family Garden 

May 18: I spy 

May 25: Felt Stories 

June 1: Picnic 

No program June 8 

June 15: Picture Frames 

Super Saturdays 

All ages 

Fun times you can count on weekly! 

J.D. Shatford 

Saturdays/11 a.m. 

May 4: Movies & Popcorn 

May 11: Puppet Show 

May 18: Lego Party 

May 25: Star Wars Anniversary 

Exploration of the Solar 

System 

Ages 7+ 

Explore our Solar System, see what is 

out there circling our Sun! Discover 

fascinating views of planets and learn 

how to find the brightest ones from 

your own backyard. 



Is There Anyone Out There? 

Ages 7+ 

Explore where life might be found in 

the Solar System and beyond, then see 

if we can guess what they would look 

like!! Can you spot the ALIEN? 

Woodlawn 


Observing the Night Sky for 

Beginners 

Ages 7+ 

Learn basic practical information 

for someone starting out in amateur 

astronomy, such as how to find 

constellations, planets and other fun 

objects. Followed by outdoor observing 

(weather permitting). Free StarFinders, 

while supplies last! 





In-service Days 

Come & Go Craft 

Ages 5+ 

We have the supplies...you have the 

imagination...let the creativity begin! Make 

whatever you want using felt, glue, and a 

slew of other arts and crafts supplies. 

J.D. Shatford 

Friday, May 17/11 a.m. 

Cherry Blossom Trees 

Ages 3+ 




Games Galore 

Ages 5+ 

Feeling “board”? The whole family is 

invited to drop in and play with the 

library’s assortment of board games. 


Friday, May 17/2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Is There Anyone Out There? 

See Astronomy Programs for more details. 

Woodlawn 


LEGO @ the Library 

Ages 5+ 

See page 25 for more details on May 17 

events. 

Home School 

Programs 


Sylvia McNicoll 

Ages 5+ (Grades 1-3) 

Join us for an author reading by Sylvia 

McNicoll. 

Tantallon 


Home Education Learning 

Time: Dreaming 

Ages 5+ 

Children explore night dreams and day 

dreams in stories and activities. 

Spring Garden 

Thursday, May 9/1:30-2:30 p.m. H 

Woodworking Workshop 

Ages 5+ 

Join us for woodworking fun! 

Tantallon 


Homeschoolers at the Library 

Ages 5+ 

Did you know? The library has resources 

just for you! All homeschooling families 

are invited to check out the library and 

learn about a different fun topic each 

month. 

Woodlawn 

Wednesday, May 15/2:15-3:15 p.m. 

Meet the Artist: Marijke Simons, author 

of Jigs & Reels 

Wednesday, June 12/2:15-3:15 p.m. 

Meet Halifax’s Emergency Service 

Workers! 

Home School Afternoons 

All ages 

Get together with other home-schooling 

families to play some board games. 

Alderney Gate 


May 3: LEGO 

May 31: board games 

Fun with Origami 

Ages 5+ 

Learn simple paper folding techniques 

and create some awesome projects to 

take home. With Tomoko Miyano and 

volunteers from the Japanese Society 

of Halifax. 

Tantallon 



Open House 

All Ages 




Candy Sushi 

Ages 5-13 

Celebrate Asian Heritage 

Month with a sweet twist 

on this Japanese delicacy. 


Friday, May 10/3:30-4:30 p.m. 


Ages 3+ 

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by 

making your very own craft of the 

symbolic cherry tree. 



Kokeshi Dolls 

Ages 8+ 

Make a traditional hand-painted 

Japanese wooden folk art doll to help 

celebrate Asian Heritage Month. 

Supplies are provided. 






Summer Reading 

Club Kick Off Party 

Register for the TD Summer Reading 

Club at your library and you’ll receive 

a free kit including a “passport” to 

record your reading travels. As you read 

during the summer, visit the library to 

collect stickers and cool rewards, plus, 

earn the chance to win exciting prizes 

like an iPad mini! Registration begins 

June 25 and continues into August. See 

the July/August Library Guide or visit 

halifaxpubliclibraries.ca for details. Have 

fun registering for the TD Summer 

Reading Club at your library! Check notes 

for special activities. 

Alderney Gate 

Thursday, June 27/2:30 p.m. s 

Ages 3+ 

Go! Create a mural to decorate the Library 

in preparation for summer! 

Registration for groups begins June 13. 

Bedford 

Thursday, June 27/10-11:30 a.m. 

Go! Drop in anytime to the carnival! Have 

your fortune told! Eat cake! 


Friday, June 28/2 p.m. 

Go! Music and fun with Jamie Junger! 

Cole Harbour 



Friday, June 28/2 p.m. H 

Go! Candyland! Have loads of fun playing 

the live-action version of the popular 

Hasbro boardgame! 


Thursday, June 27/2:30-3:30 p.m. 

J.D. Shatford 

Tuesday, June 25/3:30 p.m. H 

Go! on an amazing race without leaving 

the Library! Passport stamps for a crazy 

craft, silly game, or fact-finding mission. 



Go! Carnival: Featuring carnival-style 

games, crafts and hands-on science demos 

with Let’s Talk Science! 

Sackville 

Thursday, June 27/10:30 a.m. 

Go! on a Summer Reading Club adventure 

in the park. Games, cake, and so much 

more. Lots of fun for everyone! 

Spring Garden 


Go! Catch the travel and adventure bug 

with a puppet show, games, and activities! 

Tantallon 


Go! Get you passport for fun and travel 

through games, crafts, treats, and other 

surprises! 

Woodlawn 


Go! Enjoy games, a craft, face painting, 

prizes, and more! 



Leading Readers 

Grades 1-5 

Children have fun and gain confidence 

reading to an excellent listener. Paws to 

Read matches readers with reading 

therapy dogs and their volunteer 

handlers (certified by Therapeutic 

Paws of Canada). 

Alderney Gate 

Sundays/2:30 p.m. with Tiggi H 

Call 490-5748 to register. 


Wednesdays/3:15-4:45 p.m. with 

Poochie H 

Call Ella at 490-5796 to register. 


Saturdays/10:10 a.m. with Poochie H 

May 18-June 15 


(newcomers) and May 6 (returning) 


Sackville 

Thursdays/4 p.m. H 


Spring Garden 

Saturdays/10 a.m.-12 p.m. with Roc 

H 


Tantallon 

Alternating Sundays/2:30-4:30 p.m. 

with Lulu H 


Woodlawn 

Wednesdays/4:30 p.m. with Roc H 

Saturdays/10:15 a.m. with Bentley H 


Grades P-6 

This program offers struggling 

or reluctant readers a risk-free 

environment to practice their skills 

and discover the joy of reading. Meet 

weekly with a teen volunteer to read, 

play educational games, and explore 

books through fun activities. Financial 

support provided by the TD Canada 

Trust, Eastern Shore /Musquodoboit, 

and Chebucto West. 

Alderney Gate 

Wednesdays/4 p.m. H 


Cole Harbour 

Tuesdays/4-5 p.m. H 


Fridays/3:45 p.m. H 

Sheet Harbour 

Thursdays/3:30 p.m. H 

Spring Garden 

Wednesdays/4-5 p.m. H 

Proudly sponsored by TD Canada Trust 

Tantallon 

Wednesdays/4-5 p.m. H 



Woodlawn 

Tuesdays/3:45-4:45 p.m. H 

To register, call Lara at 490-2742. 

Children’s Reading Support 

This mentorship program helps 

children connect with a variety of 

reading materials through the guidance 

of a volunteer tutor. Books, art, games 

and computers provide a fun learning 

atmosphere. 


Tuesdays-Thursdays/3-6 p.m. H 

Saturdays/10 a.m.-1 p.m. H 

For details, call 490-5779. 

Homework Wednesdays 

Ages 8-13 

Bring your books, projects, and 

assignments, and get help with your 

homework. In partnership with the 

Cobequid Community Health Board. 

Sackville 

Wednesdays/3-5 p.m. 


Reading support volunteers are 

needed, call 490-5779. 



preschool programs 

Bébé et Moi (Jouons 

Ensembles) 

Âges de la naissance à 18 mois 

Un groupe de jeu avec des chansons et les 

activités pour les parents et les bébés. En 

partenariat avec La Pirouette: votre centre 

de ressources et de services à la famille. ~45 

min 

Alderney Gate 

les jeudis, le 2, 16 mai/10h00 s 

Our preschooler programs are designed 

to teach literacy activities that families 

can practice daily to help their children 

get ready to read. 

Babies & Toddlers 

Baby & Tot Time 

Ages 0-35 months 

Join the adventure! Drop-in for stories, 

new songs, and interactive play. 

Alderney Gate 

Mondays/10:30 a.m. s 


Bedford 

Tuesdays/10:15 a.m. s 


Cole Harbour 

Wednesdays/10:30 a.m. s 



Fridays/10:30 a.m. 


Sackville 

Tuesdays/10:30 a.m. 


Tantallon 

Thursdays/10:30-11 a.m. s 


Baby’s First Books 


Treat your little one to the experience of 

books, rhythm of music, and fun of group 

play. (Caregiver must be present). 

Alderney Gate 

Fridays/10:30 a.m. H 


Spring Garden 

Wednesdays/2-2:45 p.m. H 


Fridays/11-11:45 a.m. H 


Kindermusik: Village 


“Shakers to social skills. Castanets to 

coordination. Cymbals to self-esteem.” 

Join us as a licensed educator from the 

Maritime Conservatory of Performing 

Arts’ Kindermusik program demonstrates 

how you can stimulate your baby’s learning 

through developmentally appropriate 

music and creative movement activities. 


Saturday, June 8/11:15-11:45 a.m. H 


Mom & Baby/Tot Drop In 


J.D. Shatford 


Tales for Tots 


Engage your toddler’s imagination and 

develop early literacy skills. Caregiver must 

be present. ~30 min 

Alderney Gate 

Tuesdays/10:30 a.m. H 


Spring Garden 

Thursdays/10:30-11:15 a.m. H 


Mommy & Baby Yoga 

Age 0-11 months 

Join Angeline Reyes-Giacalone from 

Angels Essentials and learn how to regain 

strength and flexibility and to bond with 

your baby. Please bring a mat. 

Bedford 

Thursday, May 30/10:15-11:15 a.m. H 

Spring Garden 

Thursday, May 16/10:15-11:15 a.m. H 

Family Time 

Shake, Rattle & Read 

All ages 

This entertaining, high-energy program for 

young children and their caregivers focuses 

on the importance of oral storytelling, 

rhymes, and music in the development of 

pre-reading skills. (~30 min) 

Alderney Gate 

Wednesdays/9:45 a.m. (groups) 

/ 10:30 a.m. (families) s 


Group registration begins two weeks prior 

to each session 

Songs ‘n’ Stuff 

Ages 0-5 

Sing, snap, clap, or tap! Join us for fun, 

interactive performances of your favorite 

songs, rhymes, and stories. 

Sackville 

Wednesdays/10:30 a.m. 


Spring Garden 

Wednesdays/10:30-11 a.m. s 




Family Drop-in 

Ages 0-5 

Families! Enjoy a variety of activities 

together, including stories and songs. 

Alderney Gate 

Saturdays/10:30 a.m. 





Cole Harbour 




Mondays/10:30-11:15 a.m. 


Saturdays/10:30-11:15 a.m. 


Sackville 

Thursdays/10 a.m. 


Spring Garden 

Fridays/10:30-11:15 a.m. s 


Tantallon 

Fridays/10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Fables & Frolics 


Woodlawn 

Fridays/10:30 a.m. s 


Heure du conte 

familiale 

âgés de 0 à 5 ans 

Venez écouter des contes, des 

chansons, des comptines, et plus 

en français, puis jouer et faire du 

bricolage ensemble. Tout le monde est 

bienvenu! Everyone is welcome! 

Woodlawn 

tous les mardis/11h15 

du 26 mars au 21 mai 

I Love My Mommy! 

Ages 0-5 

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with stories, 

songs, and rhymes all about moms. Then 

make a craft to take home. 


Saturday, May 11/10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Alderney Gate 

Saturday, May 11/10:30 a.m. 

Storytime in Russian 

Ages 2-7 

Please join Ella and Yulia for a puppet 

show, stories, songs and rhymes in Russian! 



Kindermusik: Family Time 

Ages 0-5 

Join us as a licensed educator from the 

Maritime Conservatory of Performing 

Arts’ Kindermusik program demonstrates 

how you can stimulate your child’s learning 

through developmentally appropriate 

music and creative movement activities. 

Different methods of participation are 

offered for children of each age. 


Saturday, June 8/10:15-10:45 a.m. H 


I Love My Daddy! 

Ages 0-5 

Come celebrate Father’s Day with stories, 

songs, and rhymes all about dads. Then 

make a craft to take home. 


Saturday, June 15/10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Alderney Gate 

Saturday, June 15/10:30 a.m. 

Summer Reading 

Ages 0-5 

Begin a summer of reading with a 

celebration! 


Monday, June 24/10:30-11:15 a.m. 

Enjoy stories, songs, creative play, and 

a craft. 

Sackville 

Wednesday, June 26/10:30 a.m. 

Have fun with stories, songs, and crafts. 

Preschool Programs 

Eh to Zed Storytime 

Ages 2-5 

It’s TD Canadian Children’s Book Week! 

Let’s celebrate with our favourite Canadian 

stories and songs, and create a very special 

make-your-own-book craft. 

Bedford 

Saturday, May 4/10:30 a.m. H 

Bookworms at Play 

Ages 3-5 

A creative family literacy experience with 

storytelling, art, music, drama, and special 

guests. In partnership with the Eastern Shore 

Family Resource Centre. To register, call 

827-1461. 



Until June 4 

Stories & Play 

Ages 3 - 5 

Enjoy stories, songs, play, and crafts! In 

partnership with Sheet Harbour Recreation. 

Sheet Harbour 

Tuesdays/1:30-3 p.m. H 


Storytime 

Ages 3-5 

Stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes 

help children experience independent 

group activity, gain pre-reading skills, and 

develop a love of reading. 

Alderney Gate 

Thursdays/10:30 a.m. H 





Cole Harbour 

Thursdays/10:30 a.m. H 



Alternate Thursdays/10:30 a.m. 

May 9 and 23 

Spring Garden 

Tuesdays/10-10:30 a.m. groups n/ 

10:30-11 a.m. families H 


Tantallon 

Tuesdays/10:30-11 a.m. s 



H Registration is required n Registration required for groups s Tickets given out 30 minutes before


Chinese Heritage 

Celebration 

Ages 2-5 

See the puppet show Chopsticks the 

Mouse and hear a story too! 

Spring Garden 

Thursday, May 2/10:30- 11:15 a.m. 

s n 


Ages 3+ 

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by 

making your very own craft of the 

symbolic cherry tree. 



Asian Tales 

Ages 0-5 

It’s Asian Heritage Month! Come 

learn about Asian culture through 

stories and music, and then make a 

craft to take home. 


Saturday, May 18/11 a.m. 

A part of Books Alive! programming 


Saturday, May 4/10:30 a.m. 

All ages 

Watch as your favourite stories come to 

life! (~30 min) 

Alderney Gate 

Saturday, May 25/10:30 a.m. s 

and Wednesday, May 29/9:45 a.m. 

(groups) n, 10:30 a.m. (families) a.m. 

s 

The Runaway Wok (Asian Heritage 

Month) 

Registration for groups begins May 15 

Bedford 

Thursdays/10:30 a.m. 

May 2: Chopsticks the Mouse & the 

Chinese Dragon (Asian Heritage 

Month) 

May 9: Mother, Mother I Want Another 

May 16: The Rumor (Asian Heritage 

Month) 

May 23: The Roly-Poly Rice Ball (Asian 

Heritage Month) 


Saturdays/11 a.m. 

May 4: Grandma & the Pirates 

May 11: Don’t Let the Tiger Get Me 

(Asian Heritage Month) 

May 25: Little Pigs 

Cole Harbour 


Don’t Let the Tiger Get You (Asian 

Heritage Month) 


Wednesday, May 29/10:30 a.m. n 

The Extraordinary Cat 

Wednesday, June 19/10:30 a.m. n 

The Emperor’s New Clothes 


Thursdays/10:30 a.m. 

May 2: Don’t Let the Tiger Fool You 


May 16: The Extraordinatory Cat 


May 30: The Paperbag Princess 

June 13: The Three Little Pigs 

June 20: The Smartie Garden 



Chopsticks the Mouse & the Chinese 

Dragon (Asian Heritage Month) 


Tuesday, May 14/11 a.m. 

Tuesday, June 4/11 a.m. 

Sackville 


The Forgetful Dog 

Friday, May 31/10:30 a.m. 

The Forgetful Dog 

Sheet Harbour 


Spring Has Sprung 


Where Teddy Bears Come From 

Spring Garden 

Saturdays/10:30 a.m. s 

May 4: The Mysterious Egg 

May 11: Mother Mother I Want Another 

May 18: The Tale of Peter Rabbit 

Tantallon 

Thursday, May 16/3:30-4 p.m. s 

Frog in Winter 

Woodlawn 

Fridays/9:45 a.m. (groups) n/ 10:30 

a.m. (families) s 

May 31: The Mirror (Asian Heritage 

Month) 

June 28: Mother, Mother, I Want Another 

Call 490-2744 to register as a group. 

See back cover for registration numbers. May - June | 31

anch locations 

HOURS (* Labour Day to Victoria Day) TELEPHONE FEATURES 

Alderney Gate Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Adult Services: 490-5745 

60 Alderney Dr., Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Youth Services: 490-5748 

Dartmouth Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm Circulation / Renewals: 490-5753 

TDD for Hearing Impaired: 490-5770 

Bedford Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Information Desk: 490-5757 

15 Dartmouth Rd., Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Borrowing / Renewals: 490-5740 

Bedford Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm 

Captain William Spry Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Information Desk: 490-5818 

16 Sussex St., Spryfield Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Borrowing / Renewals: 490-5734 

Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm Program Registration: 490-5818 

Cole Harbour Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Information Desk: 434-6177 

51 Forest Hills Parkway, Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Program Registration: 434-6177 

Cole Harbour Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm Borrowing / Renewals: 434-7228 

Dartmouth North Monday: 12 pm - 5 pm Telephone: 490-5840 

105 Highfield Park Dr., Tuesday: 12 pm - 9 pm 

Dartmouth Wednesday & Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm 

Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 

Halifax North Memorial Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm General Inquiries: 490-5723 

2285 Gottingen St., Halifax Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Information Desk: 490-5811 

J.D. Shatford Memorial Tuesday: 11 am - 5 pm Telephone: 857-9176 

10353 St. Margaret’s Wednesday: 3 pm - 9 pm 

Bay Rd., Hubbards Thursday: 6 pm - 9 pm 

Friday: 

10 am - 1 pm 

Saturday: 

10 am - 2 pm 

Keshen Goodman Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Information Desk: 490-6410 

330 Lacewood Dr., Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Borrowing / Renewals: 490-5738 

Halifax Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm 

Musquodoboit Harbour Tuesday: 11 am - 4 pm Telephone: 889-2227 

Village Plaza Wednesday & Thursday: 5 pm - 8 pm 

7900 # 7 Highway, Friday: 12 pm - 6 pm 

Musquodoboit Harbour Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm 

Sackville Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Circulation / Renewals: 865-8653 

636 Sackville Dr., Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Information Desk: 865-3744 

Lower Sackville Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm 

Sheet Harbour Tuesday: 10 am - 4 pm Telephone: 885-2391 

Blue Water Wednesday & Thursday: 3 pm - 8 pm 

Business Centre, Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm 

22756 # 7 Highway, 

Sheet Harbour 

Spring Garden Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm General Inquiries: 490-5700 

Road Memorial Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Youth Services: 490-5707 

5381 Spring Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm Reference / Computer Classes: 490-5710 

Garden Rd., Halifax TDD for Hearing Impaired: 490-5711 

Tantallon Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Telephone: 826-3330 

3646 Hammonds Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 

Plains Rd., Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm 

Upper Tantallon 

Woodlawn Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Telephone: 490-2636 

31 Eisener Blvd., Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 

Dartmouth Sunday: * 2 pm - 5 pm 

Books By Mail Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4 pm Telephone: 490-5599 

Toll Free: 1-800-565-4414 

Email: 

bxm@halifax.ca 

General Inquiries: 490-5753 Teleaccess: 490-5845 Book a Computer: 490-5780 (or book online) 

For your convenience, materials can be returned to any of the above listed branches. 

Computer 

Learning Lab 

Self-Service 

Hold Pick-up 

Free 

Parking 

Meeting 

Rooms 

Wireless 

Internet 

Home 

Delivery 

Public Use 

Computers 

Self-Checkout 

Book 

Drop 

Café 

Wheelchair 

Accessible

May/June 2013 - Halifax Public Libraries

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