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!
Take & Make: Ōmisoka Craft Activities
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Akemashite omedetō! Happy New Year! Create a Nengajo postcard, learn to make simple origami, and discover Ōmisoka customs and traditions.
Take & Make: Kwanzaa Mkeka Mat
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Celebrate Kwanzaa with a paper weaving craft. A mkeka is a mat that represents one of the seven traditional symbols of Kwanzaa.
Bullet Journal Drop-in, part of a series
Join us for a workshop designed for both beginners and seasoned bullet journal enthusiasts! Teens and adults welcome.
Miniature Parade Floats: Parade of Lights
Nov 12th - Dec 7th | 8:00am - 9:00am
Feeling ready to celebrate with a parade? Us too! It’s never too early to get your parade float ready—your tiny parade float that is!
Activities & Resources
In The Sunroom: Bloom
On display from November 17 to December 28, 2024 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Bloom by Alice Jennex. Learn more about the exhibit.
Becoming Central Library: A Creative Q&A with Colin J Muise
We invited local costume designer, Colin J Muise, to collaborate on a piece inspired by Central Library. See his work come to life!
In The Sunroom: Outside | Inside
On display from September 29 to November 10, 2024 in The Sunroom at Central Library, photography by Adam Lanigan.
In The Sunroom: Deep Cuts
On display from August 11 to September 21, 2024 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Deep Cuts.
In the Collection
Decorating for the Holiday Season
Get into the holiday spirit with these guides filled with festive inspiration for crafting and decorating your home.
Knit One, Purl Two—and More!
Check out our knitting guides to find your next cozy project and create something beautiful.
Celebrate Culture Days
Honour Culture Days and explore the vibrant pulse of local arts with these fantastic titles.
Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival
Prepare to celebrate Nova Scotia's folk art on August 4th in Lunenburg and explore titles showcasing the rich traditions of local artisans.
