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OPEN BOOK COFFEE

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About Us

At Open Book Coffee we strive to offer a boutique experience for all of our guests. We are a full service bookshop featuring a comprehensive collection of Atlantic Canadian books of all genres from a dozen independent local publishers. Our organic coffee is ethically sourced & locally roasted.  We proudly host literary events such as book launches, readings & signings, and we even host the odd house concert!

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​Upcoming Events

  • Latte Lit
    Latte Lit
    Multiple Dates
    Latte Lit
    Wed, May 01
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    May 01, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    May 01, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Our ongoing first Friday of the month event for writers.
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  • The Coffeehouse Concerts
    The Coffeehouse Concerts
    The Coffeehouse Concerts
    Sat, Mar 30
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Mar 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Mar 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    The Csaba Kanyasi Trio
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  • Novel Writing Workshop
    Novel Writing Workshop
    Novel Writing Workshop
    Sun, Mar 24
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Mar 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Mar 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Join author Karen Kelloway as she explores the intricacies of the craft in a workshop designed to help authors and writers of all genres improve their own output.
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  • Fleapit Cinema
    Fleapit Cinema
    Fleapit Cinema
    Thu, Mar 21
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Mar 21, 2024, 8:00 p.m. – Mar 22, 2024, 9:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Mar 21, 2024, 8:00 p.m. – Mar 22, 2024, 9:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Join us for a special evening of independent films screened in the warehouse.
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  • Sunday Signing Series
    Sunday Signing Series
    Sunday Signing Series
    Sun, Feb 04
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Feb 04, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Feb 04, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    An interactive event with the young readers in your life!
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  • Latte Lit Open Mic.
    Latte Lit Open Mic.
    Multiple Dates
    Latte Lit Open Mic.
    Fri, Feb 02
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Feb 02, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Feb 02, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    A monthly open mic. for writers to share their work and work in progress in an open forum in a friendly environment of like minded individuals.
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  • The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    Sun, Jan 21
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Jan 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Jan 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Join us as we host the author of “Jumbo”. Stephens Gerard Malone will be available to sign his latest novel which takes an unflinching look at a cultural phenomenon in the form of a tormented pachyderm.
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  • The Coffeehouse Concert Series
    The Coffeehouse Concert Series
    The Coffeehouse Concert Series
    Sat, Jan 20
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Jan 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Jan 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    From “The Talent Studio” in Halifax we humbly present an evening of musical entertainment featuring Vladimir Sitnikov and Inna Klymenko. Jazz, Latin and flamenco guitar accompanied by modern violin stylings will make for a fantastic night of talent. Check out the attached video link for a teaser!
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  • The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    Sun, Jan 14
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Jan 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Jan 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Featuring the author of “Gutsy”, Heather Fegan who will be available for casual conversation and signing.
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  • The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    Sun, Dec 17
    Open Book Coffee
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Open Book Coffee, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Open Book Coffee, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Bob Chaulk joins us for casual discussion on the topic of Halifax Harbour and The Halifax Explosion.
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  • Holiday Jazz!!
    Holiday Jazz!!
    Holiday Jazz!!
    Sat, Dec 16
    Open Book Coffee
    Dec 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Open Book Coffee, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Dec 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Open Book Coffee, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Join us for a festive evening of Latin inspired jazz vocals with a holiday twist.
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  • The Sunday Signing Series with Steve Murphy.
    The Sunday Signing Series with Steve Murphy.
    The Sunday Signing Series with Steve Murphy.
    Sun, Dec 10
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Dec 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Join us for a casual “fireside” chat with the local journalism legend. Steve will be signing copies of his new book for his fans.
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  • The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    The Sunday Signing Series
    Sun, Dec 03
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Dec 03, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Dec 03, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
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  • “Roar” Reading and Signing
    “Roar” Reading and Signing
    “Roar” Reading and Signing
    Thu, Nov 30
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Nov 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Nov 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Multi talented artist Shelly Thompson will be in the shop reading from her new novel “Roar”. Shelly will also be signing copies of her latest endeavour. Light refreshments will be offered.
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  • Coffeehouse Concert Series
    Coffeehouse Concert Series
    Coffeehouse Concert Series
    Fri, Nov 17
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Nov 17, 2023, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Nov 17, 2023, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Miss Aurora Scott returns to Open Book after her incredibly successful debut gig.
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  • Fleapit Cinema
    Fleapit Cinema
    Fleapit Cinema
    Thu, Nov 16
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Nov 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Nov 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Another evening of independent short films. After the success of the initial run we’re going to host the second iteration in the warehouse!!
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  • Alan Syliboy Book Launch
    Alan Syliboy Book Launch
    Alan Syliboy Book Launch
    Sun, Nov 12
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Nov 12, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Nov 12, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    We are both pleased and excited to host the multiple award winning artist as he celebrates the launch of his latest book. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Books will be available for purchase and Alan will be graciously signing personalized copies for those in attendance.
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  • Book Signing with Beth Ryan
    Book Signing with Beth Ryan
    Book Signing with Beth Ryan
    Sun, Oct 29
    3660 Strawberry Hill St
    Oct 29, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Oct 29, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    3660 Strawberry Hill St, 3660 Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS B3K 5A9, Canada
    Newfoundland author Beth Ryan will be reading from her latest novel “If We Caught Fire”. The author will also be available for signing copies of the new book.
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