Celebrating Culture

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
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Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!

Mi'kmaw History Month: Events for Families

Multiple Dates | October 2025
Multiple Locations
From craft take-homes to stories and performances, we honour Mi'kmaw History Month with these events for families.

Woodlawn Public Library's 50th Anniversary Bash

Oct 18th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Public Library is turning 50 - can you dig it? Get down with us in the spirit of a 1975 film premiere. Fun activities for all ages.

Jim Maloney: Martial Arts Master from Sipe’kneketik

Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jim Maloney, Martial Arts Master and Sipekne'katik District Warrior Chief, shares stories from his remarkable life and career.

Mi'kmaw History Month Reads

Honour Mi’kmaw History Month with books that share Mi’kmaq voices and culture, and deepen your understanding.

Indigenous Voices

Explore diverse Indigenous voices with these YA books featuring stories by Indigenous authors across genres and graphic novels.

Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey: Children's Books

Celebrate and honour Mi'kmaw History Month with this selection of children's fiction and non-fiction books.

Let's Celebrate Diwali: Children's Books

Reading and sharing books can be a great way to celebrate or learn about Diwali. Browse fiction and non-fiction titles, selected by staff!

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.

In The Sunroom: Révangéline

On display from June 6 to July 17, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Révangéline by François Gaudet.
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