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.
May is Asian Heritage Month
May 1 marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month, and a month-long opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Asian cultures and traditions found in your community.
See what free fun we have planned at the Library—from food workshops and inspiring performances, to blogs and reading lists featuring authors of Asian Descent.
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!
Celebrate with Henna
Multiple Dates | May 2025
Multiple Locations
Vineeta from Halifax Henna is coming to the Library, to teach you all about henna, its origins, and offering small creative designs!
Makers Gonna Make: Flower Crowns & Colour Sounds
May 3rd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
We’re making Frida Kahlo-inspired flower crowns, and celebrating vibrant colours with sound in preparation for Cinco de Mayo—learn more.
Super Saturday: Cinco de Mayo Crafts
May 3rd | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Calling all crafty kiddos! Ahead of May 5, swing by the library for some crafty fun to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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!
Celebrate with Henna
Multiple Dates | May 2025
Multiple Locations
Vineeta from Halifax Henna is coming to the Library, to teach you all about henna, its origins, and offering small creative designs!
Makers Gonna Make: Flower Crowns & Colour Sounds
May 3rd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
We’re making Frida Kahlo-inspired flower crowns, and celebrating vibrant colours with sound in preparation for Cinco de Mayo—learn more.
Super Saturday: Cinco de Mayo Crafts
May 3rd | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Calling all crafty kiddos! Ahead of May 5, swing by the library for some crafty fun to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
2SLGBTQIA+ Titles Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Seeking a queer romance story? A moving graphic novel? Heartwarming YA? It's all here, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ Asian characters and authors.
Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories that bring rich cultural insights from Asian Canadian authors.
Asian Heritage Month: Own Voices Stories
These chapter books and novels celebrate Asian heritage, written and/or illustrated by storytellers of Asian Descent.
Asian Heritage: Confronting Racism
This list includes books on standing up to racism, challenging our unconscious biases, first-voice experiences, and making our spaces safer.
2SLGBTQIA+ Titles Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Seeking a queer romance story? A moving graphic novel? Heartwarming YA? It's all here, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ Asian characters and authors.
Asian Heritage: Middle Grade Reads
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories that bring rich cultural insights from Asian Canadian authors.
Asian Heritage Month: Own Voices Stories
These chapter books and novels celebrate Asian heritage, written and/or illustrated by storytellers of Asian Descent.
Asian Heritage: Confronting Racism
This list includes books on standing up to racism, challenging our unconscious biases, first-voice experiences, and making our spaces safer.
Born in Asia, Raised in Halifax: Stories of Asian Immigrants
Follow the stories of three families who immigrated from Asia and settled their roots into the history of a vibrant and growing Halifax.
One Asia, One Goal: A Bit About Asian Football
Interested to learn more about Asian Football? Here, Mahboubeh shares some quick facts and a few reading recommendations.
Cultural Bridges Through Poetry (Asian Heritage)
Enjoy selected poems from diverse voices across Asia, including "migrated woman, a grown toddler." written by staff member, Mahboubeh.
Movies and Shows on DVD to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Immerse yourself in these films and television series featuring actors of Asian descent and settings in many of Asia's beautiful countries.
Born in Asia, Raised in Halifax: Stories of Asian Immigrants
Follow the stories of three families who immigrated from Asia and settled their roots into the history of a vibrant and growing Halifax.
One Asia, One Goal: A Bit About Asian Football
Interested to learn more about Asian Football? Here, Mahboubeh shares some quick facts and a few reading recommendations.
Cultural Bridges Through Poetry (Asian Heritage)
Enjoy selected poems from diverse voices across Asia, including "migrated woman, a grown toddler." written by staff member, Mahboubeh.
Movies and Shows on DVD to Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Immerse yourself in these films and television series featuring actors of Asian descent and settings in many of Asia's beautiful countries.