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Written by Staff Blogger, Brenna

Did you know you should plant cucumbers the night before a full moon? Or that it’s bad luck to sail on a Friday?

At least, these tips are true, according to Acadian legends!

Bluenose Magic
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In 1994, the Halifax North Branch Library Women's Group compiled a collection of recipes and memories from the North End to celebrate their 15th anniversary. For the first time since its creation, the cookbook has been digitized so it can continue to be shared and enjoyed for years to come! 

From the Cookbook's Introduction

"In the beginning, [Women'...

Originally published September 2023, updated July 2025.

Sharing is caring, and what better way to show you we care about your enjoyment of nature and healthy routine of physical activity than with bicycles for borrowing.

Gearing up

Starting the summer of 2023,

Over the weekend, on Saturday, July 25, community and Library staff gathered together to celebrate 25 years of Keshen Goodman Public Library. It was a special day full of festivities, crafts, performances, and birthday cake. If you missed the party, catch up on the celebration through these snapshots.

Thank you everyone for coming. We're proud to be your neighb...

Written by Staff Blogger Vicky

We've all had at least one moment in our lives where we've experienced something so incredible that we are forever changed.

For me - a lil' nine-year-old South Shore bébé - one of those unforgettable moments happened in the spring of 1994.

My parents had traveled to Halifax to see a show at Neptune Theatre -...