Events

Learn to make a woven basket in honour of Indigenous History Month. Weaving has long been an important skill for First Nations and Inuit people. The Mi’kmaq commonly use cattails, rushes, soft grasses, as well as ash, maple, and…

Celebrate Ocean Week Canada with us!

From June 1-8, pick up a Beach Scavenger Hunt, then head to the coast. Note the treasures you find at the beach, then bring your completed scavenger hunt to the Library for your chance to win a beachy…

Join us for an afternoon of stitchery and conversation. 

Share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects, and draw inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. Everyone is welcome.

This weekly meet-up is community-run and…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Join Henna artist Vineeta Rajani and learn about henna, its origin, and how to draw basic designs using a henna cone. Also, enjoy having a small design on your hand.

Adults and youth 13+

In partnership with Halifax Henna …

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, bring your knitting or other needlecraft to the Library every Thursday night. You'll enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other knit nuts and crafting enthusiasts. 

Drop-in for an evening of stitchery and conversation.

You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. 

Everyone is welcome.

This weekly…

Whether you're new to the fibre arts, or are a seasoned pro, join us for our weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider- it's up to you!

Bring along your own project to work on, or use our supplies to get…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Weekend Wonders is all about hands-on activities and experiences - and fun for both kids and grown-ups alike. 

Each weekend will be your day to play games, unleash your inner artist, and experiment.

All Ages

Join us for some relaxed jewelry-making fun. We have materials for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms, and any other creative pieces you design. Feel free to bring your own materials, or old jewellery in need of some TLC.

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Learn to make a woven basket in honour of Indigenous History Month. Weaving has long been an important skill for First Nations and Inuit people. The Mi’kmaq commonly use cattails, rushes, soft grasses, as well as ash, maple, and poplar.…

Weekend Wonders is all about hands-on activities and experiences - and fun for both kids and grown-ups alike.

Each weekend will be your day to play games, unleash your inner artist, and experiment.

All Ages

Bring your own needlecraft supplies and projects, and enjoy a social hour in the gorgeous, newly-renovated Dartmouth North Public Library. 

Whether you're a knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, or weaver you are welcome to join the…

Interested in learning to quilt? This is an opportunity to try new techniques with like-minded people who want to learn some beginner quilting projects.

Basic sewing skills would be helpful, as well as a portable sewing machine, fabric and…

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!

Come use our sewing machines, serger, embroidery machine, knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery hoops,…

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent creative project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Join us for an afternoon of stitchery and conversation. 

Share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects, and draw inspiration from the Library's crafty resources.  Everyone is welcome.

This weekly meet-up is community-run…

Get "hooked" on rug making every Tuesday afternoon with a fun group of rug hookers. 

You can come share your rug-hooked works and techniques, or simply come chat and appreciate the art.

In partnership with the Eastern Shore Matters