Newcomers
Newcomers
Upcoming Events for Newcomer Community
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Welcome home! These events are designed to support newcomers to Canada—meeting new people, getting settled, and finding support.
Newcomer Café: Holiday Party
Dec 7th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Connect with others in the newcomer community, have some coffee and tea, and celebrate the holidays with food, music, and fun.
Cultivating Cosiness: Hygge Gathering
Dec 7th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy a crackling fireplace, flameless candles, hot cocoa, buttery cookies, crafts for kids and grown-ups, and relaxing music.
Halifax Public Libraries' 2022-23 Annual Report
Experience a hypothetical 'day in the life' of your Library, compiled from stories, achievements, and glimpses of 2022-23 moments.
Newcomers
Newcomers
Newcomer Café: Holiday Party
Dec 7th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Connect with others in the newcomer community, have some coffee and tea, and celebrate the holidays with food, music, and fun.
Cultivating Cosiness: Hygge Gathering
Dec 7th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy a crackling fireplace, flameless candles, hot cocoa, buttery cookies, crafts for kids and grown-ups, and relaxing music.
Halifax Public Libraries' 2022-23 Annual Report
Experience a hypothetical 'day in the life' of your Library, compiled from stories, achievements, and glimpses of 2022-23 moments.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
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: 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!
Read About Immigrant Youth Experiences
Newcomers quickly become a part of the Canadian story. Read fiction and non-fiction books for young readers compiled with the help of ISANS.
Second Generation Immigrant Stories
In 2019, Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia helped us choose books that express newcomer excellence and experience.
Polish Fiction
Honour Polish Heritage Month and immerse yourself in novels set in Poland or crafted by its talented writers.
