Celebrating Culture
Nova Scotia is home to a diverse community of people representing more than 100 cultures and ethnicities from all over the globe. Halifax Public Libraries is shaped by our community, and we aim to reflect the amazing traditions, experiences, accomplishments, and arts that create our shared story in Halifax. This page features a collection of reading lists, community-created content, events, virtual celebrations, and more. Check back often for new content.
May is Asian Heritage Month
May 1 marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month, and a month-long opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Asian cultures and traditions found in your community.
See what free fun we have planned at the Library—from food workshops and inspiring performances, to blogs and reading lists featuring authors of Asian Descent.
Celebrating Culture: All Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!
Asian Heritage Month: All Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.
Asian Heritage Month: Kids Events
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Explore our calendar of kid-friendly events, hosted by staff and community partners, celebrating diverse Asian cultures and traditions.
A Showcase of Japanese Fencing: Kendo
May 18th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art that evolved from kenjutsu, the ancient art of swordsmanship. Don't miss this striking showcase.
Celebrating Culture: All Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!
Asian Heritage Month: All Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.
Asian Heritage Month: Kids Events
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Explore our calendar of kid-friendly events, hosted by staff and community partners, celebrating diverse Asian cultures and traditions.
A Showcase of Japanese Fencing: Kendo
May 18th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art that evolved from kenjutsu, the ancient art of swordsmanship. Don't miss this striking showcase.
30 Books to Read During Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with powerful reads by Asian Canadian voices.
Asian Heritage: Children's Non-Fiction
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with these children's non-fiction and graphic non-fiction books.
2SLGBTQIA+ Titles Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Seeking a queer romance story? A moving graphic novel? Heartwarming YA? It's all here, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ Asian characters and authors.
Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories that bring rich cultural insights from Asian Canadian authors.
30 Books to Read During Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with powerful reads by Asian Canadian voices.
Asian Heritage: Children's Non-Fiction
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with these children's non-fiction and graphic non-fiction books.
2SLGBTQIA+ Titles Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Seeking a queer romance story? A moving graphic novel? Heartwarming YA? It's all here, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ Asian characters and authors.
Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories that bring rich cultural insights from Asian Canadian authors.
Born in Asia, Raised in Halifax: Stories of Asian Immigrants
Follow the stories of three families who immigrated from Asia and settled their roots into the history of a vibrant and growing Halifax.
One Asia, One Goal: A Bit About Asian Football
Interested to learn more about Asian Football? Here, Mahboubeh shares some quick facts and a few reading recommendations.
Cultural Bridges Through Poetry (Asian Heritage)
Enjoy selected poems from diverse voices across Asia, including "migrated woman, a grown toddler" written by staff member, Mahboubeh.
Movies and Shows on DVD to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Immerse yourself in these films and television series featuring actors of Asian descent and settings in many of Asia's beautiful countries.
Born in Asia, Raised in Halifax: Stories of Asian Immigrants
Follow the stories of three families who immigrated from Asia and settled their roots into the history of a vibrant and growing Halifax.
One Asia, One Goal: A Bit About Asian Football
Interested to learn more about Asian Football? Here, Mahboubeh shares some quick facts and a few reading recommendations.
Cultural Bridges Through Poetry (Asian Heritage)
Enjoy selected poems from diverse voices across Asia, including "migrated woman, a grown toddler" written by staff member, Mahboubeh.
Movies and Shows on DVD to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Immerse yourself in these films and television series featuring actors of Asian descent and settings in many of Asia's beautiful countries.