Events

From December 21 to January 31, The Sunroom, an art exhibit space at Halifax Central Library, showcases Gerard McNeil's display titled "Extractions."

This series of images presents the viewer with a kind of visual dialogue between real…

Join us in spreading some love this February!

We're collecting Valentine's Day cards to distribute to members of our Spryfield Community. Draw a picture or write a letter, send a joke, poem, or just some well wishes.

Make a card…

Celebrate Family Literacy Day by learning a new skill together!

Join us as ABC LifeLiteracyCanada presents a special opportunity to learn to create a clay picture with Barbara Reid. We will be live-streaming the event in our…

Want to shake up the weeknight routine?

Come to the Library for a Thursday night just for adults! Join us each month, where you can unwind with a new theme each month, featuring hands-on crafts, games, tech, and great conversation. This is…

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.

All skill levels welcome.

This…

Whether you're a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the Library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.

Help will be on hand for…

Whether you're new to the fiber arts, or are a seasoned pro, join us for our weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider. The choice is yours!

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 project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…

Spend your afternoon at the Library with Alliance Française for a bilingual artsy drop-in. There will be crafting, colouring, and great conversation. All supplies provided.

This program is a great way for kids to…

Join us for a fun-filled hangout with stories, games, crafts, and more.

Stories, songs, games, and fun activities - plus chances to practice audience skills, working together, and helping out as part of the group.

Perfect for curious minds…

Drop in for a morning 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. 

All skill levels welcome.

This…

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the family!

Drop in for a party including games, face painting, a book giveaway, scavenger hunt, and crafts. There will be activity bags for the first 50 kids.

In partnership with the Eastern Shore…

Kids can have some wintery STEM fun creating optical illusion snow globes and seeing if they can complete our optical illusion I-Spy challenge.

Tea and coffee will be served for adults.

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent 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 each Saturday for an hour of fun! From arts and crafts, to games and STEM activities, each week is a fun new adventure.

This week, we will be creating tasty looking art! Design your own pizza, or invent a totally unique dish using…

Learn the cutest way to give old books new life: book hedgehogs! Learn new skills and meet other preteens who love to create. We'll provide everything you need to take part.

Can't make the program but want to make the project? We'll miss…

Celebrate Family Literacy Day by learning a new skill together!

Join us as ABC LifeLiteracyCanada presents a special opportunity to learn to create a clay picture with Barbara Reid. We will be following along with the pre-recorded…

Let's explore the magic of magnets! Join us for a storytime followed by a tuff tray where we will use magnetic wands to discover what is magnetic and what isn't. 

Your preschool child will also get to create art using magnets and paint,…

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where we will combine elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to explore our creativity and make something amazing.

Ages 7-12

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