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!
Sew Creative: Sewing & Needlework Drop-in, part of a series
Jan 2nd | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for all things textile in this DIY sewing and needlework drop-in session. You can sew or stitch to your heart’s content!
All Events: Festive Arts & Crafts
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
From handmade gifts to DIY decor for your spaces, our event calendar has endless art and craft drop-ins to inspire your next creation.
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.
Sew Creative: Sewing & Needlework Drop-in, part of a series
Jan 2nd | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for all things textile in this DIY sewing and needlework drop-in session. You can sew or stitch to your heart’s content!
All Events: Festive Arts & Crafts
Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
From handmade gifts to DIY decor for your spaces, our event calendar has endless art and craft drop-ins to inspire your next creation.
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.
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.
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.
