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!
Teen Nights at the Library
One of the best parts of back to school? Hanging out with friends after class! Teen Nights are your time to chat, create, and chill.
Exploratory Storytime, part of a series
Sep 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Backpack Bling
Sep 5th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Design custom iron-on patches, buttons, and keychains to brighten up your backback for back-to-school. Grades 5-8.
Take & Make: Sign Language Greeting Cards
Sep 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with a DIY sign language card project. Kits include glue dots, construction paper, and your creativity.
Teen Nights at the Library
One of the best parts of back to school? Hanging out with friends after class! Teen Nights are your time to chat, create, and chill.
Exploratory Storytime, part of a series
Sep 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Backpack Bling
Sep 5th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Design custom iron-on patches, buttons, and keychains to brighten up your backback for back-to-school. Grades 5-8.
Take & Make: Sign Language Greeting Cards
Sep 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with a DIY sign language card project. Kits include glue dots, construction paper, and your creativity.
Activities & Resources
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.
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.
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.