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!
Asian Heritage Month: Kids Events
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Explore our calendar of kid-friendly events, hosted by staff and community partners, celebrating diverse Asian cultures and traditions.
Take & Make: Star Wars Paper Lanterns
May 4th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
“May the Fourth be With You," Star Wars enthusiasts! With this kit, create your own Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2D2 lanterns.
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Library
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Gather around, little ones! The Library is your go-to-spot to find crafts and activities to celebrate Mother's Day.
Eastern Shore Artist & Friends Monthly Meet-up
May 7th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to hear an Eastern Shore artist discuss their work, inspiration, and approach. This month, meet creative artist, Minaz Jantz.
Asian Heritage Month: Kids Events
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Explore our calendar of kid-friendly events, hosted by staff and community partners, celebrating diverse Asian cultures and traditions.
Take & Make: Star Wars Paper Lanterns
May 4th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
“May the Fourth be With You," Star Wars enthusiasts! With this kit, create your own Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2D2 lanterns.
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Library
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Gather around, little ones! The Library is your go-to-spot to find crafts and activities to celebrate Mother's Day.
Eastern Shore Artist & Friends Monthly Meet-up
May 7th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to hear an Eastern Shore artist discuss their work, inspiration, and approach. This month, meet creative artist, Minaz Jantz.
Activities & Resources
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 Sunroom: The Art of The Book Witch
On display from April 19 to May 31, 2025 in The Sunroom, The Art of The Book Witch - The Wee White Dog & The Little Free Library.
In The Sunroom: we don’t have much in common anymore
On display from March 2 to April 12, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, we don’t have much in common anymore by Christie Melville.
Our AHM 2025 T-Shirt: Celebrating Black Brilliance
Discover Halifax Public Libraries’ AHM 2025 t-shirt design, celebrating Black brilliance, resilience, and legacy every day of the year.
In the Collection
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.
COLOUR-ful Covers: Picture Books
Discover bright, bold, and beautiful picture books bursting with colourful covers and delightful stories.
Judge a Book by its Cover
Treat your eyes and your imagination with books that are as visually stunning as they are brilliant.
New Year, No Clutter
Conquer clutter and transform your space with practical tips from these home organization books.
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.
COLOUR-ful Covers: Picture Books
Discover bright, bold, and beautiful picture books bursting with colourful covers and delightful stories.
Judge a Book by its Cover
Treat your eyes and your imagination with books that are as visually stunning as they are brilliant.
New Year, No Clutter
Conquer clutter and transform your space with practical tips from these home organization books.