Newcomers
Newcomers
Asian Heritage Month Fashion Show
May 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about diverse cultures through traditional clothing from a variety of Asian countries, and take time to appreciate the community!
Big Band Swing Along
May 24th | 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Join the Big Valley Swing Band to listen to Standards from the Swing era and recent dance music!
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!
Asian Heritage Month Fashion Show
May 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about diverse cultures through traditional clothing from a variety of Asian countries, and take time to appreciate the community!
Big Band Swing Along
May 24th | 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Join the Big Valley Swing Band to listen to Standards from the Swing era and recent dance music!
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!
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.
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.
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.