Events
1,000 Paper Cranes
In ProgressAll day,The Library is working on creating 1,000 paper cranes - yes, 1,000! And we need your help.
Make a crane while visiting the Library, or take home supplies and bring them back on your next visit. If you'd like, you can write a wish on the…
After School Drop-in: Origami Fun
In ProgressDrop in for crafts and fun after school. Each week we'll have something different to try!
This week, we're making origami. We'll have options for all skill levels.
Ages 5+
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Join us at the Library to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vineeta from Halifax Henna!
Come and learn about henna, its origin, and enjoy having a small design on your hand.
In partnership with Halifax Henna
Come join Keshen Goodman’s after-school club just for teens!
Join us to try new activities, meet new friends, and eat some snacks. Each week, we'll be up to something new, and we'll provide everything you need to take part.
This week,…
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See a story brought to life on our puppet stage!
This is the story of a friendship between a mouse named Chopsticks and a wooden Chinese dragon.
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On May 5 this year, it will be considered "Summer Begins" day in the 24 Solar Terms, a traditional lunisolar calendar system in China developed through the observation of the sun's annual movement.
Join us to learn about this…
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Join us for a family-friendly morning of crafts, colouring, and toys!
This interactive workshop celebrates Asian Heritage Month through the creation of handmade folk art-inspired bookmarks. Participants will explore and engage with…
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Join us at the Library to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vineeta from Halifax Henna!
Come and learn about henna, its origin, and enjoy having a small design on your hand.
In partnership with Halifax Henna
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Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who is sometimes called "the princess of polka dots." Although she makes lots of different types of art, they have one thing in common - DOTS!
Come practice your own polka dot art skills while learning…
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Rated PG | 2022 | 1h 40min
In Turning Red, a 13-year-old year girl named Mei Lee is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the changes of adolescence. And if the challenges were not enough, whenever she gets overly excited,…
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with the dynamic rhythms of hip hop! Join us for an energetic and family-friendly performance by the Kmovers, a dance group led by Filipino Canadian choreographer Kath Barreto.
Kath has been teaching hip hop…
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Join us at the Library to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vineeta from Halifax Henna.
Come and learn about henna, its origin, and enjoy having a small design on your hand. Registration is required.
Ages 10+
In partnership with Halifax…
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This two-hour interactive workshop celebrates Asian Heritage Month through the creation of handmade folk art-inspired bookmarks.
Participants will explore and engage with traditional artistic styles from various Asian countries while…
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Join us for a vibrant afternoon showcasing the beauty and diversity of Asian cultures in honour of Asian Heritage Month!
Witness captivating traditional dances from China (Halifax Chinese Language School Dance Group), India (Agni Team…
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In this program, babies and tots hear stories, songs, rhymes, and interact with other babies. Parents and caregivers learn new songs and fun things to do with baby, plus have some social time with other grown-ups.
Ages 0-2 years…
The betta fish, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is native to Southeast Asia.
Design and take home your very own, totally self-sufficient betta fish craft this Asian Heritage Month! Don’t worry; unlike the real ones, your…
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Paisley refers to a specific type of pattern characterized by curved teardrop shapes known as boteh or buto. It's thought to have originated about 2,000 years ago somewhere between modern-day Iran and the India-Pakistan border near Kashmir.…
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Join us for an exciting Korean language workshop centered around the hit drama, The King’s Affection (Korean: 연모; RR: Yeonmo).
In this session, we will delve into the unique expressions used in Korean historical dramas, with a focus on…
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Have you ever wanted to learn a few words and phrases in one or more Asian languages? Now is your chance! Join us for a fun, informal 1-1 tutoring session with a member of Halifax's Asian Community.
Languages include:
ChineseJapaneseKoreanVietnameseFilipino … - ,
Join us for “Strings of Heritage," a unique musical experience that blends the beauty of Chinese traditional music, storytelling, and hands-on interaction. This event is not just a concert - it’s an immersive journey into the world of the…