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!
Books & Brushes, part of a series
Get creative at the Library! Teens, join us every Friday this summer for a fun afternoon of crafting inspired by your favourite books.
Teen Crafternoon: Celebrate Pride
Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a colourful button with preferred pronouns, get creative with Perler beads, make bracelets, draw, or just hang out!
Take & Make: World Friendship Day Cards
Jul 27th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate World Friendship Day on July 30 with a DIY pop-up card project. Kits include a glue stick, crayons, and cardstock!
Pages & Play, part of a series
Join us Saturday mornings for a literacy and play drop-in! Enjoy stories, hands-on activities, and games that build early literacy skills.
Books & Brushes, part of a series
Get creative at the Library! Teens, join us every Friday this summer for a fun afternoon of crafting inspired by your favourite books.
Teen Crafternoon: Celebrate Pride
Jul 16th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a colourful button with preferred pronouns, get creative with Perler beads, make bracelets, draw, or just hang out!
Take & Make: World Friendship Day Cards
Jul 27th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate World Friendship Day on July 30 with a DIY pop-up card project. Kits include a glue stick, crayons, and cardstock!
Pages & Play, part of a series
Join us Saturday mornings for a literacy and play drop-in! Enjoy stories, hands-on activities, and games that build early literacy skills.
Activities & Resources
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.
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 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.