Free Classes

A little handwritten note goes a long way! Design your own Christmas cards with stamps, markers, washi tape, and other fun supplies. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us to experience Jixiang Dance, a traditional art from Tibet. Jixiang means "auspicious" in Chinese. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a family-friendly morning of crafts and colouring! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Start with a story, then get building! Join us on the floor for a book or two, followed by plenty of time to build, create, and play with blocks. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Woodlawn Public Library, every Saturday from December 5 to December 12, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Are you curious about weaving? Would you like to make your own festive wall hanging and learn some basic weaving techniques in the process? It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Thursdays are for fun! Tween Night is a fun and welcoming space for kids to hang out, make friends, and enjoy an evening filled with exciting activities. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax North Memorial Public Library, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Need a break from school? Come hang out, make friends, and play an exciting game of Hedbanz! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for the Monthly Makers Meet-up, an opportunity for makers, crafters, and artists in the community to get together monthly to work on our own projects, chat, and learn from each other! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, every Friday from December 4 to December 11, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Dress for a mess and join in the fun. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Non-branch Location: North Preston Community Centre , 44 Simmonds Rd, North Preston, NS B2Z 1A3 Once a month, join the Preston Township Read and Discuss Book Club for an afternoon of fun and great literary conversation. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Preston Township Library Office, on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

We are here to help! Stop by to ask questions about the local area, learn about services, or just enjoy a friendly conversation. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, every Friday from December 4 to December 11, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.