Art & Craft

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!

Grown-Up Get-Together: Learn Cricut

Aug 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Want to shake up the weeknight routine? Join us for a Thursday night hangout just for adults. This week, get crafty with a Cricut cutter!

Take & Make: National Acadian Day Embroidery Craft

Aug 15th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Happy National Acadian Day! Celebrate by spending the weekend working on your embroidery skills—an art traditionally practiced by many.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Aug 29th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us on Dartmouth North's cozy back deck for a bear-y delightful afternoon! Bring your favourite stuffed toy to our Teddy Bear Picnic.

Design with Marie Webb

Aug 9th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for an afternoon of colourful design fun with fashion designer, Marie Webb! Do some hands-on creating while learning from Marie.

Activities & Resources

In The Sunroom: Cornerstones

On display from July 27 – September 6, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Cornerstones by Sara Russell. Learn more about the exhbit.

Pantone & Publishing Series: Mocha Mousse 17-1230

Mocha Mousse is the 2025 Pantone Colour of the Year. Savour this warm rich brown hue with Mocha Mousse inspired covers from our collection.

In The Sunroom: Révangéline

On display from June 6 to July 17, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Révangéline by François Gaudet.

Meet Solitha Shortte: The Visionary Behind Fabric of Our DNA

Fashion icon Solitha Shortte shares her story and how she’s bringing community, culture and Black Dandyism to Halifax Central Library.

In the Collection

Interior Design

Refresh your home with inspiring interior design books that help you transform any bedroom, living room or space into a stylish sanctuary.

Summer Boredom Busters

Facts, crafts, cooking, quizzes, and so much more! Find something to spot or spot something to do in this list of summer boredom busters.

Plein Air: Art Outdoors

Get inspired outside with books that celebrate the joy of creating art in fresh air and natural light.

Black Dandyism and its Global Impact on Fashion

Reading list inspired by The Fabric of Our DNA fashion show event, May 2, 2025 at Central Library honouring trailblazers in the industry.
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