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.
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!
Art Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: Making Space
Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Making Space: A Halifax Story is a feature-length documentary about the people in the city who passionately create space for the arts.
Celebrate Diwali
Multiple Dates | October 2025
Multiple Locations
Crafting, storytime, and celebratory events to honour Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Lift Every Voice 10: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase
February 20, 2025
Lift Every Voice (10) is a showcase of amazing talent from our African Nova Scotian music community. Don't miss this special event.
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!
Art Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: Making Space
Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Making Space: A Halifax Story is a feature-length documentary about the people in the city who passionately create space for the arts.
Celebrate Diwali
Multiple Dates | October 2025
Multiple Locations
Crafting, storytime, and celebratory events to honour Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Lift Every Voice 10: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase
February 20, 2025
Lift Every Voice (10) is a showcase of amazing talent from our African Nova Scotian music community. Don't miss this special event.
Poignant Remembrance Day Reads
Honour and reflect through stories that capture courage, memory, and the strength of the human spirit.
Trans Voices: YA Fiction
Inspiring and authentic—YA stories by trans and non-binary authors you’ll want to share.
Authors You Might Not Know Are Canadian
A delightful surprise—discover talented Canadian authors writing unforgettable stories.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Origami is a Japanese art of paper folding to make three-dimensional creations. Get inspired with fun origami stories and how-to books!
Poignant Remembrance Day Reads
Honour and reflect through stories that capture courage, memory, and the strength of the human spirit.
Trans Voices: YA Fiction
Inspiring and authentic—YA stories by trans and non-binary authors you’ll want to share.
Authors You Might Not Know Are Canadian
A delightful surprise—discover talented Canadian authors writing unforgettable stories.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Origami is a Japanese art of paper folding to make three-dimensional creations. Get inspired with fun origami stories and how-to books!
The Legacy of Christiane Morris
From quillwork cradles to prize-winning canoes, Mi’kmaw artist Christiane Morris created a life of art, enterprise, and community.
Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2025 Poster: Download & View
The 2025 design explores A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k - Storytelling and Storytellers. Click to download and learn more.
Polish Heritage Month: A Virtual Celebration
Witamy! The vibrant Polish Nova Scotian community makes significant contributions to all parts of our province. Celebrate and learn more.
PressReader: Local and International News
Stay in touch with the news of the world. Access PressReader online—now available for at-home access.
The Legacy of Christiane Morris
From quillwork cradles to prize-winning canoes, Mi’kmaw artist Christiane Morris created a life of art, enterprise, and community.
Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2025 Poster: Download & View
The 2025 design explores A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k - Storytelling and Storytellers. Click to download and learn more.
Polish Heritage Month: A Virtual Celebration
Witamy! The vibrant Polish Nova Scotian community makes significant contributions to all parts of our province. Celebrate and learn more.
PressReader: Local and International News
Stay in touch with the news of the world. Access PressReader online—now available for at-home access.
