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.

October is Mi'kmaw History Month

Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey. Honouring of the Mi’kmaw Way.

Take time to honour and learn about Mi'kmaw history and culture. Learn more on the official Mi'kmaw History Month website, and explore Library events and resources on our Mi'kmaw History & Culture portal page.

The official theme for Mi'kmaw History Month 2024 is Food and its significance in Mi'kmaw culture. Learn more about the theme and download the official 2024 poster here.

Culture Days

Culture Days is happening across Canada, September 20 through October 13, 2024. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Explore events, resources, and reading lists on this page, and find more ways to get involved at culturedays.ca!

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!

Take & Make: Nowruz Paper Hyacinth

Mar 20th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nowruz is the Iranian or Persian New Year. With this kit, create paper hyacinth flowers to place on the celebratory Haft-sin table.

Ramadan: Crafts & Events

March 11-22
Multiple Locations
This Ramadan, practice the beautiful art of Arabic calligraphy, or craft a wonderful Ramadan Moon Bag for your home.

Goombay Festival

Mar 22nd | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Bahamian Association of Nova Scotia for the Goombay Festival, filled with song, refreshments, workshops, and performances.

Made in Canada: Non-Fiction

Explore the richness of Canadian publishing with these standout non-fiction reads from publishers across the country.

International Women's Day: Notable Atlantic Canadians

Discover the inspiring stories of Atlantic Canadian women, from artists to activists, who have made history.

Le prix littéraire Hackmatack 2024-2025

Le prix littéraire Hackmatack – Le choix des jeunes est un programme littéraire du Canada atlantique conçu pour rassembler des lecteurs...

Rainbow Book List 2025: Children's Books

Discover the joy of identity and diversity! These 2SLGBTQIA+ books for kids deliver inclusive and heartwarming stories.

In The Sunroom: we don’t have much in common anymore

On display from March 2 to April 12, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, we don’t have much in common anymore by Christie Melville.

African Heritage Month Trivia 2025

Test your knowledge of Black literature with our fun, interactive African Heritage Month book trivia.

Opening Night 2025: Entering African Heritage Month in Style

Celebrate African Heritage Month with us! Check out photos from our inspiring Opening Night filled with music, joy, and unity.

Poetry & Music Unite in a Powerful Performance

Experience the fusion of poetry and music! See joyous and powerful moments from 5 Poets Breaking into Song (#16) in our event photo gallery.
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