Arts and Culture at the Library
At Richmond Hill Public Library, we’ve got creativity and culture down to an art. Explore featured exhibits, curated collections and resources that enrich and inspire our community.
The Seeker and the Search Fall Exhibit
Award-winning Iranian Canadian visual artist Soheila Esfahani explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural transformation in her new art exhibition. She uses Persian script as a starting point and the calligraphy gradually becomes abstract. These works reflect the experience of living between cultures, where meaning is shaped and reshaped. They also serve as a visual and emotional map of Esfahani’s own journey.
The exhibit is on display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery until November 16. You can also register for her upcoming workshop on Islamic calligraphy.
Dancing Blossoms Exhibit - Coming Soon!
Dancing Blossoms is a kinetic installation composed of delicate paper mobiles. Inspired by the soft, fleeting rhythms of nature, this work invites viewers to pause, breathe. Witness the beauty of impermanence, and the stillness of winter. Embrace the renewal. On display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery from Nov. 21 to Jan. 24, 2026.
Paula Hartmann is a multidisciplinary artist whose work draws inspiration from traditional craft practices, folk art, and the natural world. She creates kinetic installations using sustainable materials like paper, straw, thread and wire, inviting quiet contemplation and a sense of connection.
Enjoy Free, Live Music with Musical Saturdays
Join us at Central Branch (cafe area, 1st Floor) for Musical Saturdays. This initiative is funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund, a non-profit organization that brings live, professional music programs to communities.
Explore Multilingual and Multicultural Resources
Discover a selection of books and resources from our catalogue that celebrate a variety of cultural heritage months. From Persian Heritage Month to Asian Heritage Month, browse our collections curated by staff. Plus, explore upcoming culture and heritage programs happening at the library.
Multicultural Collections Culture & Heritage Programs Multilingual Collections
Watch live interviews with world-class, bestselling authors!
The Virtual Author Talks series is available with your library membership in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Tune in to new virtual talks every month! Get informed and inspired with books and stories. Plus, ask questions to fuel your own writing through live interviews. You can also watch previous talks at your leisure.
Be Entertained and Enlightened with Hoopla
Whether you're looking for a cool, indie film, or a mainstream, popular series, Hoopla offers a huge selection of movies and TV shows to stimulate your creative side. Plus, listen to audiobooks and download eBooks and comics with the click of a button. Access in-branch or from work/home.
Discover Canadian Film Collections
Documentaries and digital storytelling at its finest! Access the National Film Board of Canada's extensive film archive with your membership. Watch more than 5,000 documentaries, animated films, interactive productions, and short films in English and French on a variety of topics. In-Library use only.