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!

Nocturne Kjipuktuk/Halifax

Oct 18th | 6:00-11:45pm
We are pleased to be the location for two exciting and interactive experiences during Nocturne Kjipuktuk/Halifax on October 18.

Unlock the Secrets of the Inka Quipu

Celebrate Latin American Heritage Month: Explore Inka quipus—knotted cords once used for stories and records—and make your own.

Exploratory Storytime, part of a series

In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.

Take & Make, part of a series

Pick up a fun and creative Take & Make Craft Kit from the Library. Each kit includes everything you need to complete a craft at home.

Activities & Resources

Meet Moriah! Lou Duggan Creative Studio Librarian Intern

Meet Moriah, our new Lou Duggan Creative Studio Librarian Intern. Learn about her journey, interests, and sustainable approach to creating!

Sunroom: Conquest, Identity, & The Violence of Belonging

On display from September 14 – October 25, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, art by Uriel Guerrero-Aconcha. Learn more.

Sew it Goes: Create, Mend, and Make

Get sewing inspiration, beginner tips, and creative ideas—plus free access to Keshen Goodman’s Community Sewing Machine.

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.

In the Collection

Halloween Howl

Get into the Halloween spirit with DIY crafts, eerie stories, and sweet treats–perfect for family fun this October.

Sensory Play: Picture Books About Potions

Are you feeling creative? These picture books explore mixing, stirring and combining ingredients to make playful potions, elixirs and more!

Hobby Inspiration

Create, repair, or grow. These reads spark new skills, weekend projects, and joyful creative moments.

Interior Design

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