Free Classes

Build something gigantic with the Library's Big Blue Block collection! Unstructured play allows children to foster creativity and imagination while also helping to develop social and problem-solving skills. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, every Sunday from November 15 to November 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Let your imagination run wild with one of the Library's special toy collections and create some fun with family and friends. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Sackville Public Library, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Bring your broken household items and work alongside volunteers from Halifax Repair Café to learn simple repair skills in a welcoming, community setting. Repair Cafés are free events focused on sharing knowledge, reducing waste, and helping everyday items last longer. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Songs of the Silver Screen is a retrospective of beloved songs from classic movies. The Ben Robertson Trio plays music everyone already loves, but in a way that's full of surprises. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

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 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

On Saturday mornings, step into a world of fun and discovery! In this exciting program, families will explore a variety of hands-on activities including arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and more, all in a prepared environment designed for learning through play . It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Bedford Public Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Do you love puzzles, but need some new ones to put together? You’re in luck! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Drop in to our monthly stationery meet-up! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy some dedicated time to catch up in your planner, write snail mail, journal, scrapbook, or work on anything that puts pen to paper. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

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 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Drop in for a morning of play, songs, stories, rhymes, and music! Each session includes a mix of guided group time and free play, giving little ones a chance to build confidence, explore, and connect with others. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Bedford Public Library, every Saturday from November 14 to November 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

This spectacular Mad Science show will thrill audiences with impressive science experiments, including foggy dry ice storms. You'll be amazed by the dazzling effects of fire and the mystifying transformations of ice! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.