Free Classes

Drop in to play and learn. This bi-weekly program offers an opportunity to play with a different selection of the Library's technology toys on Saturday afternoons. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for an afternoon of holiday card making for residents of the White Hills Long Term Care Centre! In this drop-in program, participants will choose a senior's name and design a card for them. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Tantallon Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club for an opportunity to learn chess in a fun atmosphere, play against others, take on new challenges, and develop your own strategies, guided by local experts. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Blood on the Clocktower is an incredibly intricate social deduction game. Think Mafia or Werewolf, but way more fun and complicated (plus, you still play after you die in this game). It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Hey kids, do you like science? Join us for a fun and engaging program focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (yes, math can be fun!). It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Dartmouth North, Temporary Location Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Use conductive and insulating play-doh to build electronic sculptures that light up, move, and make sounds. Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a new craft, activity, or performance each week. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 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 November 14 to November 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a fun and interactive morning the whole family can enjoy, including stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and playtime. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for stories, songs, and social playtime. You will find space and activities for babies and toddlers alike. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Sackville Public Library, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 10:30 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, November 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Drop in on Friday afternoons to grab a snack, hang out with friends, and have a good time. We’ll have a different mix of video games, computer games, and board games each week. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Bedford Public Library, every Friday from November 13 to November 27, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us on Friday afternoons as we learn and play chess together. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, every Friday from November 13 to November 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.