Art & Craft
Bring imagination to the table, and send something new into the world! Find events, guidebooks, and more to nurture your creative genius. Your Library is a space for makers and innovators of all kinds!
Movie Nights for Crafters
Monthly
Grab your knitting, embroidery, sketchbook etc., and enjoy a movie with like-minded makers! We leave the lights on so you can see your work.
Live Painting with Judith Orr, part of a series
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in to watch and chat with local artist, Judith Orr, as she paints live! Judith's art is displayed at Cole Harbour Library for December.
Holiday Happenings: All Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Crafts, performances, games, and more activities await you at your Library this holiday season. See all our Holiday Happening events.
Cheerful Crafts
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Get into the holiday spirit with hands-on crafts for all ages. Make cards, gifts, decor, and more to celebrate the season.
Movie Nights for Crafters
Monthly
Grab your knitting, embroidery, sketchbook etc., and enjoy a movie with like-minded makers! We leave the lights on so you can see your work.
Live Painting with Judith Orr, part of a series
Dec 14th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in to watch and chat with local artist, Judith Orr, as she paints live! Judith's art is displayed at Cole Harbour Library for December.
Holiday Happenings: All Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Crafts, performances, games, and more activities await you at your Library this holiday season. See all our Holiday Happening events.
Cheerful Crafts
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Get into the holiday spirit with hands-on crafts for all ages. Make cards, gifts, decor, and more to celebrate the season.
Activities & Resources
Welcome Back, Keshen Goodman
Explore how Keshen Goodman’s major renovation created brighter spaces, better access, and new ways for the community to connect and grow.
Walls that Talk: Art & Identity in Library Spaces
From emerging painters to school groups, Library art displays celebrate local talent and turn shared space into vibrant community galleries.
Librarians in Disguise: Halloween 2025 Edition
Staff across our 14 branches levelled up Halloween 2025 with creative costumes inspired by books, memes and fairy tales.
In The Sunroom: Small Strides
On display from November 2 – December 13, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Small Strides, by B Mosher.
In the Collection
Cozy Crafts
When the weather cools, creativity warms. Try knitting, crocheting, and crafting your way through the season.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Paper magic made easy—fun folding projects that inspire creativity and focus.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Origami is a Japanese art of paper folding to make three-dimensional creations. Get inspired with fun origami stories and how-to books!
Cozy Crafts
When the weather cools, creativity warms. Try knitting, crocheting, and crafting your way through the season.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Paper magic made easy—fun folding projects that inspire creativity and focus.
Awesome Origami: Children's Books
Origami is a Japanese art of paper folding to make three-dimensional creations. Get inspired with fun origami stories and how-to books!