Storytime

Live Story Time With Mastermind Toys
We’ve got all the time in the world for storytime right now! Join Mastermind Toys on Instagram each day as they share a new favourite book with their audience – LIVE! There will be a special guest appearance from Sharon and Randi Hampson on Friday, April 3. Follow them on
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Canadian Writers and Illustrators are Sharing Their Work Online
There’s a new storytime option in town! Canadian children’s writers and illustrators are sharing their work through reading and drawing with the CBC. You’ll find lots of variety on the list and it’s updated regularly. Canadian Writers and Illustrators Online Website: www.cbc.ca

Join Josh Gad as he Reads Stories on Twitter
Josh Gad, or Olaf, as your kids might know him, is reading you all stories on Twitter while we’re stuck at home! Check out his Twitter link at 8 pm AST. “Since we’re all stuck at home right now, I figured we would have a little fun together,” Gad explained.
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Indigo Kids Event at Chapters Halifax
Are you out and about at the shops this weekend? Indigo Kids at Chapters has great events for your little ones. They host weekly book-themed events for children. These are the upcoming events for Chapters Halifax. Here’s what’s coming soon: The Paper Bag Princess – Saturday, March 7th at 11:00
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Indigo Kids Event at Chapters Dartmouth
Are you out and about at the shops this weekend? Indigo Kids at Chapters has great events for your little ones. They host weekly book-themed events for children. These are the upcoming events for Chapters Dartmouth. Here’s what’s coming soon: A Royal Event – Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 Join
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McDonald’s Family Night in Celebration of Literacy Day
Join in the fun at a literacy themed McDonald’s Family Night event to celebrate Family Literacy Day and inspire your child’s love of reading! This special event will feature live readings of ‘The Secret Life of Squirrels’ by local Canadian author, Nancy Rose. Children in attendance will also receive a copy
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Family Literacy Day Celebration – Creative Pathways to Literacy
You are invited to bring the whole family to the Family Literacy Day event at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax. The Dartmouth Learning Network and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax (Dartmouth North Site) have teamed up to bring you a hands-on event to celebrate
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Colder days on the way? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Places in Halifax
There are so many great indoor playgrounds in Halifax. Our list also includes play areas in libraries, play nooks in local bookstores, and quiet places where your family can enjoy arts and crafts. FREE Indoor Play Spaces IKEA Småland Småland is a secure play area just inside the entrance of the new Halifax
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Storytime at the Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
Join Nicole Mosher of Dough-Nuts Easy Clay for Storytime at the beautiful and historic Brewery Farmers Market. Listen to local tales and classic favourites, then stay to enjoy the children’s section filled with toys, crafts and books. Grab a java and explore the market for yummy food and treats
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Book Launch: Atlantic Animal ABC
From Atlantic puffin to zooplankton, with lots of wild Atlantic Canadiana in between–like lobster, brown bat, moon jellyfish, porcupine, and more–Atlantic Animal ABCs is the perfect introduction for young ones to the region’s wildlife. Join author Angela K. Doak for this local book launch with Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press. With
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