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.
Asian Heritage Month: All Events
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May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.
Asian Heritage Month: Food & Cooking Events
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Feast your eyes on these delicious culinary events this Asian Heritage Month—from Korean kimbap classes to Indian cooking demonstrations.
Asian Heritage Month: Kids Events
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Explore our calendar of kid-friendly events, hosted by staff and community partners, celebrating diverse Asian cultures and traditions.
Family Literacy & Heritage Fest
Apr 27th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy entertaining performances, talks by immigrant-owned businesses, and engage in activities fostering cultural understanding.
Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads
Did you know May is Asian Heritage Month? Celebrate with this list of middle-grade fiction and graphic novels by Asian Canadian authors.
YA Books by Canadians of Asian Descent
Uncover stunning YA tales by gifted Canadian authors of Asian heritage.
Asian Heritage: Business Success Stories
Find inspiration in the remarkable success stories of Asian trailblazers.
Lesbian Visibility Day: YA Fiction
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day with YA novels that shine a light on lesbian characters and their stories.
Bookmark 40 Years of African Heritage Month at the Library
Celebrate African heritage in Nova Scotia with our exclusive series of bookmarks highlighting African Nova Scotian icons.
Volunteer Impact: Julie and Imane
Discover the bond between a teacher and learner that goes beyond language lessons to cultural friendship.
Volunteer Impact: Diane and Ellen
Discover a heartwarming story of language, culture, connection and community building.
Celebrating Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr
Ramadan is the most significant religious occasion for Muslims around the world. Explore activities and resources to celebrate or learn.