Newcomers
Newcomers
Work, Reworked
Fresh perspectives on careers, confidence, and leadership—plus practical guides to help you get there. Explore the reading collection.
Asian Heritage Month: All Events
Multiple Dates | May 2026
Multiple Locations
May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.
Sensory-Accessible Concerts with Cecilia Concerts
May 3
Welcoming and accessible for autistic, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled community members and their families. Register now.
Work, Reworked
Fresh perspectives on careers, confidence, and leadership—plus practical guides to help you get there. Explore the reading collection.
Asian Heritage Month: All Events
Multiple Dates | May 2026
Multiple Locations
May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.
Sensory-Accessible Concerts with Cecilia Concerts
May 3
Welcoming and accessible for autistic, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled community members and their families. Register now.
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.
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.
Polish Fiction
Honour Polish Heritage Month and immerse yourself in novels set in Poland or crafted by its talented writers.
Know Your Vote: Election Reading List
Know Your Vote is a Library collection of information to support you in preparing for a municipal, provincial, or federal election.
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.
Polish Fiction
Honour Polish Heritage Month and immerse yourself in novels set in Poland or crafted by its talented writers.
Know Your Vote: Election Reading List
Know Your Vote is a Library collection of information to support you in preparing for a municipal, provincial, or federal election.