Free Classes

Drop in to enjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing Scrabble and Quiddler with other local game enthusiasts. All game supplies are provided. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 16, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us in our monthly book club where we discover new authors, meet new people, and share insights. This month , we will discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Get creative in a space just for teens! Arts and crafts supplies will be available for you to use. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Tantallon Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Are you tired of rigid and restrictive weight-loss diets? What if there was another way to approach healthy eating by focusing on gradual changes and flexibility over time? It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Woodlawn Public Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 8, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Put your decorating skills to the test in this team-based gingerbread house competition! We’ll have everything you need to make a picture-perfect candy home (or a crooked, sticky mess!). It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a relaxing evening making a festive holiday centrepiece. Florist Adrienne Francis will instruct us in the art of arranging holiday greenery, using fir, cedar, and pine. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Woodlawn Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Do you secretly wish you could crash the kids' programs and do some crafting? Crafts can be for adults, too! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Seniors Social designed to support activity, connection, and community. This free program offers a mix of activity, games, and social time in a friendly, inclusive space. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax North Memorial Public Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a fun and engaging music program for preschoolers! Children and their caregivers will enjoy singing, dancing, rhythm games, and hands-on play with simple instruments. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 8, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Enjoy a social afternoon at the Library while playing bridge with other local bridge enthusiasts. A basic understanding of how to play the game is required. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 15, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us at the Library for a tea, coffee, and snack. Benefit from speaking with other members of the community in French. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join our club as we explore the world of science and engineering with fun experiments, games, and challenges! We'll try something new each time, and you'll develop your scientific thinking and problem-solving skills. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.