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!
Henna at the Library: All Events
Multiple Dates | May 2026
Multiple Locations
Henna art drop-ins are happening at select Library branches this month. Learn more, and save your spot (if needed)!
Ikebana Flower Arranging: An Exhibition
May 21st - May 23rd | All day
Enjoy a beautiful exhibition of the art of Japanese flower arrangements, created by Miyako Ballesteros and her students.
1,000 Paper Cranes
May 1st - May 31st | All day
Make a crane during your Library visit, or take home supplies to make cranes at home, and deliver them to the front desk.
Teen Nights at Sackville, part of a series
Teen Nights have moved to Wednesdays! Each week will have games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and more.
Henna at the Library: All Events
Multiple Dates | May 2026
Multiple Locations
Henna art drop-ins are happening at select Library branches this month. Learn more, and save your spot (if needed)!
Ikebana Flower Arranging: An Exhibition
May 21st - May 23rd | All day
Enjoy a beautiful exhibition of the art of Japanese flower arrangements, created by Miyako Ballesteros and her students.
1,000 Paper Cranes
May 1st - May 31st | All day
Make a crane during your Library visit, or take home supplies to make cranes at home, and deliver them to the front desk.
Teen Nights at Sackville, part of a series
Teen Nights have moved to Wednesdays! Each week will have games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and more.
Activities & Resources
In The Sunroom: Out of Bounds
On display from May 21 – June 27, Out of Bounds: Passion and Tenacity in Art & Sport by Duane Jones and Andrea Tsang Jackson.
Community Art Displays at the Library This Month
Nova Scotia's vibrant arts scene is showcased in many of our Library spaces each month. Learn more about what's currently on display!
In The Sunroom: Jipijka'm Skin
On display from March 29 – May 9, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Jipijka'm Skin, by Diane Langevin.
Meet our 2026 African Heritage Month Staff T-Shirt Designer
Meet Vanessa Thomas, the artist behind our 2026 African Heritage Month staff t-shirt design.
In The Sunroom: Out of Bounds
On display from May 21 – June 27, Out of Bounds: Passion and Tenacity in Art & Sport by Duane Jones and Andrea Tsang Jackson.
Community Art Displays at the Library This Month
Nova Scotia's vibrant arts scene is showcased in many of our Library spaces each month. Learn more about what's currently on display!
In The Sunroom: Jipijka'm Skin
On display from March 29 – May 9, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Jipijka'm Skin, by Diane Langevin.
Meet our 2026 African Heritage Month Staff T-Shirt Designer
Meet Vanessa Thomas, the artist behind our 2026 African Heritage Month staff t-shirt design.
In the Collection
Learn to Draw for Teens
Brush up on your artistic skills! Get started with this list of drawing books for teens.
Handmade Everything
Why buy it when you could make it? Find inspiration for making making your own beautiful, handcrafted treasures.
Learn to Draw and Doodle
Spark your creativity with beginner-friendly drawing and doodling reads that help you relax, focus, and fill pages with fun ideas.
March Break: Things to Make and Do
Looking for some fun activities to do this March Break? Get inspired by one of these books and have fun all week long.
Learn to Draw for Teens
Brush up on your artistic skills! Get started with this list of drawing books for teens.
Handmade Everything
Why buy it when you could make it? Find inspiration for making making your own beautiful, handcrafted treasures.
Learn to Draw and Doodle
Spark your creativity with beginner-friendly drawing and doodling reads that help you relax, focus, and fill pages with fun ideas.
March Break: Things to Make and Do
Looking for some fun activities to do this March Break? Get inspired by one of these books and have fun all week long.