Library Lore
Before this branch opened, where was the Halifax library located?
Across the street!!
What is the name of the Tortoise at the Natural History Museum?
Gus
Saving her sister's life, this character must defend herself against 23 other tributes
Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games series
A park in the north end that commemorates the Halifax Explosion
Fort Needham Park
Originating in Germany, this bread is made with rye and brown flour
Pumpernickel
Without looking: what is the name of the room you’re currently in?
Lindsay Children's Room
Who is Halifax’s mayor?
Andy Filmore
A demigod son of Poseidon, this character is a great representation of someone living with ADHD and dyslexia
Percy Jackson from the Percy Jackson & Olympians series
The big hill
Citadel Hill
A pocket style bread that you may find falafel in
Pita bread
In what year did the Central Library open?
2014
He was born in Cole Harbour and is team captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney Crosby
This character writes to us through letters starting with "Dear Friend", as he moves through high school, new friends, and grief
Charlie from The Perks of Being a Wallflower
An area downtown where one can dip their toes into the Halifax Harbour (if you dare)
The Queens Marque
A soft, leavened bread that can be made in a tandoor oven
Naan
How many branches does HPL have?
14 plus two offices
Elliot Page rose to fame with co-star Michael Cera in what movie?
Juno (2007)
His name is a palindrome, and he is stuck digging holes in the desert
Stanley Yelnats from Holes
You can board this and take a tour of the city; RIBBIT!
The Harbour Hopper
A Jewish bread similar to brioche, where the dough is typically braided
How long has Hannah been working at the library?
4
The song about Halifax “Nowhere With You” was written by which local musician?
Joel Plaskett
After joining a cancer patient support group, this character falls in love with a boy and with life
Hazel Grace Lancaster from The Fault in Our Stars
Canonically set in Dartmouth, this is the name of the trailer park that Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles live in
Sunnyvale Trailer Park (that is actually in Timberlea)
A live, fermented culture made out of water and flour
Sourdough starter