Arts and Culture Exhibits, Events, and More
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.
Discover the Dancing Blossoms Exhibit
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.
Experience the Afrophilia Exhibit
The exhibit Afrophilia is a love letter to Black people. Frantz Brent-Harris is a Jamaican artist based in Toronto. His sculptures explore the complexities of identity and perception. Through his work he portrays the tensions of double-consciousness and cognitive dissonance that corrupt the psyche of Black, African and Caribbean people living in a society where black people are often ignored and invisible.On display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery from Jan.30–Mar. 29.
Frantz Brent-Harris is a Jamaican artist based in Toronto. His work is predominantly figurative and explores the complexities of identity and perception. Through his work he portrays in a tangible form the tensions of double-consciousness and cognitive dissonance that corrupt the psyche of Black, African and Caribbean people living in a society where black people are often ignored and invisible.
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.
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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.
Celebrate Canadian Film with the National Film Board
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.