Art 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.
Visit Afro-futurist Art Exhibition
Don't miss this exciting exhibit at the library! Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist Adeyemi Adegbesan showcases his afrofuturist collection that explores themes of interconnectivity and resilience of Black communities in Canada and abroad. Through his work, Adegbesan pulls from these cultural inspirations to create Afro-futurist/Afro-surrealist portraits that embody themes of history, fantasy, speculative futures, and spirituality. His exhibit is on display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery until Mar. 16.
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About the Artist
Adeyemi Adegbesan (aka Yung Yemi) is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist whose practice aims to examine the cultural intersectionalities within Black identity. Reflecting on Black cultural ideologies from pre-colonial, colonial, present day and future timelines; across regions, religions, varying levels of income and political lines, Adegbesan examines the dichotomy of the richness of Black experiences with the imposed societal homogeneity of ‘Blackness’. Through his work, Adegbesan pulls from these cultural inspirations to create Afro-futurist/Afro-surrealist portraits that embody themes of history, fantasy, speculative futures, and spirituality.
Cultural and Heritage 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.
Musical Saturdays at Central Branch
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.
Next Performance Date: Feb. 22 | 2–3 p.m.
Get Informed and Inspired with Virtual Author Talks
Watch virtual, interactive interviews with world-class, bestselling authors! Brought to library members in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, tune in to virtual talks with today’s top writers every month. Ask them questions to fuel your own writing through live interviews, or watch previous talks at your convenience.
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.