Newcomers

Newcomers

Newcomers

World Wide Knit in Public Day

Jun 13th | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Make the Library the first stop on your yarn-crawl! Enjoy special activities, socializing with other knitters, and working on your projects.

Community Cafés at the Library

Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
At the heart of every great conversation, friendship, and connection, is a warm cup of coffee. Browse events to fill your cup!

Teen Night: International Day of Play - Dominoes

Jun 10th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Come by Wednesday evenings to grab a snack, hang out with friends, and explore an activity. This week, it's dominoes! Grades 7-12.

Sharing Newsletter

Written and designed by members of the English Conversation Group at Keshen Goodman Public Library, Sharing is a newsletter filled with insights and information from newcomers to newcomers. Each issue focuses on a topic that will help newcomers navigate the unique experiences of living in Halifax.

Newcomers

Sharing: How to Keep Your Home Warm & Your Wallet Full

In this issue, read tips from former newcomers about what they keep warm in the winter. Plus, enjoy a quiz and learning about Bluenosers.

Sharing: Reading Job Descriptions

In this issue, newcomers share their top 3 steps to understanding a job description. Plus, enjoy a spotlight on clothing as well as a quiz.

Sharing Newsletter: Summer Planning

In this issue, explore ideas to help you plan an unforgettable family outing in Nova Scotia. Plus, browse useful links, recipes, and more!

Sharing: Buying a House in Nova Scotia

In this issue, learn what steps to take on your way to buying a new home. Plus, enjoy a feature on Maude Lewis, a quiz, and useful links.

Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Healthy ecosystems depend on pollinators like butterflies, birds, and bees. Learn how to grow a garden to delight these essential creatures.

Asian Heritage: YA Fiction

Check out these stellar Young Adult Fiction novels written by Asian authors—explore and find your next favourite read!

Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories that bring rich cultural insights from Asian Canadian authors.

Canada Reads Longlist 2026

CBC Canada Reads is back and the longlist has just been released. This year, Canada Reads is looking for one book to build bridges.
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