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!
The Fabric of Our DNA Award Ceremony & Runway Show
May 2nd | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Come together to recognize and celebrate the power of Black dandyism and its global impact on fashion. Reserve your free ticket now!
Sounds of Spring: Free Concerts & Performances
Multiple Dates
From Big Band shows to orchestras, jam sessions and sing-alongs, you'll want to tune into these events at your local Library this spring!
Lift Every Voice 10: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase
February 20, 2025
Lift Every Voice (10) is a showcase of amazing talent from our African Nova Scotian music community. Don't miss this special event.
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!
The Fabric of Our DNA Award Ceremony & Runway Show
May 2nd | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Come together to recognize and celebrate the power of Black dandyism and its global impact on fashion. Reserve your free ticket now!
Sounds of Spring: Free Concerts & Performances
Multiple Dates
From Big Band shows to orchestras, jam sessions and sing-alongs, you'll want to tune into these events at your local Library this spring!
Lift Every Voice 10: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase
February 20, 2025
Lift Every Voice (10) is a showcase of amazing talent from our African Nova Scotian music community. Don't miss this special event.
National Canadian Film Day 2025: Atlantic Canada & Film
April 17 is National Canadian Film Day. Discover the creative side of Atlantic Canada with these books, films, and resources.
Made in Canada: Fiction Titles
Celebrate Canadian storytelling by checking out buzzworthy novels by talented authors from across the country.
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.
National Canadian Film Day 2025: Atlantic Canada & Film
April 17 is National Canadian Film Day. Discover the creative side of Atlantic Canada with these books, films, and resources.
Made in Canada: Fiction Titles
Celebrate Canadian storytelling by checking out buzzworthy novels by talented authors from across the country.
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.
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.
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.