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.
Celebrate Culture Days at the Library
On Saturday, Sept. 20, celebrate Culture Days at the library with cultural performances and activities for all ages. Culture Days is a national festival that inspires public participation in arts and culture. At the library, it's a great opportunity for local organizations and people to bring creativity and community together through drama, music, dance and art.
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.
The Seeker and the Search Fall Exhibit
Award-winning Iranian Canadian visual artist Soheila Esfahani explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural transformation. Using Persian script as a starting point, the calligraphy gradually becomes abstract. These works reflect the experience of living between cultures, where meaning is shaped and reshaped. They serve as a visual and emotional map of Esfahani’s own journey.
On display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery from Aug. 29 until Nov. 16.
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.