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.
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.
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.