Month: January 2022

February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia! The 2022 African Heritage Month theme, Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians, recognizes the legacies of people of African descent through first voice, lived realities, and experiences.

The theme highlights that when we listen to others’ perspectives, interpretation, and views on the world, particularly those from marginalized communities, we will gain a more meaningful understanding on how to make our world a better place.

Did you know that Nova Scotia has over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities with history dating back over 400 years? African Heritage Month provides another opportunity to celebrate and promote the culture, legacy, achievements and contributions of people of African descent in Nova Scotia, past and present. Click here to learn more.

Upcoming Events at CEHPL

• Feb 7-Feb 12 – Crafts Around the World: Ghana
• Feb 9 – Virtual Tour: Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
• Feb 16 – Maritime Centre for African Dance
• Feb 24 – Author Reading with Lindsay Ruck, author of Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians

Recommended Reads

• Memoirs, Biographies, and Stories by African Nova Scotians
• Poetry by African Nova Scotians
• Movers and Shakers: Video Collection
• African Heritage Month on hoopla

Resources

African Nova Scotian Affairs

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Proud of Our History

The Struggle of Blacks in Cape Breton

El Jones performs her powerful poem for Emancipation Day

Menelik Hall Association – Whitney Pier

Here’s a novel idea– join the CEHPL Winter Reading Program!

About the Winter Reading Program

The more books you read, the more chances you have to win great prizes (including a Samsung Galaxy Tab A)! The program runs from January 31 to March 5 and all ages are welcome to join. Get your mitts on a good book!

How to Participate

• No registration is required– simply checkout Library materials between January 31-March 5.
• You receive one ballot for every checkout.
• Use our Digital Library? No problem! Complete your checkout via Libby/OverDrive, hoopla, or RBDigital, and then email us at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca with your name and phone number/email to receive your ballot entry.

Questions? Call your local branch today for more information.

Updated: Fri, Feb 18, 3:40pm

We’re excited to announce rapid test kits will be available at various community drive-thru pick-up sites. It’s Pop-Up, Pick-Up! Rapid test kits are available for people without symptoms.

Why Community Pop-Ups? With the reintroduction of physical distancing and reduced occupancy limits, we are unable to safely distribute kits in-branch or via Library Take-Out. There will be no kits available at CEHPL locations.

Future pop-up dates are dependent on supply. This page will be updated each week.

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Pop-Up, Pick-Up Schedule: Week of Feb 21

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• Please do not arrive at the pop-up more than 5 minutes before it opens.
  
• When you arrive at the pop-up, please remain masked and in your vehicle. A staff member will bring the test kit out to you.
  
• Supplies are limited. Kits are limited to two per person, with each kit containing two rapid tests. No exceptions will be made.
  
• Our pop-up staff will stay at the pick-up location while supplies last. Want to stay updated? Follow our Facebook page.
  
• Thank you to our municipal partners for their support with this initiative: Municipality of Colchester, Municipality of East Hants, Town of Stewiacke, and Town of Truro.
  
• Can’t make it to one of our Pop-Ups? Visit the NS Health Rapid Testing page for their upcoming dates and locations.