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.
Featured Art Exhibit at Central Branch
Par Nair (she/her) is an Indian born interdisciplinary artist and educator who lives and makes in the Greater Toronto Area. Her practice which centres around oil paintings, hand embroidery, installation, and creative writing focus on dual identities and fragmented realities of migrants.
Invisible Threads: Stories of Mothers, Migration & Resilience is an art installation created by Nair (featured in banner above). Exhibit on display at Central Branch in the Glass Case Gallery on the main floor from Aug. 30–Nov. 10.
Meet the Artist
Sign up for an upcoming hands-on workshop with the artist this fall. In the session, she will guide participants to create a portrait using hand embroidery.
Culture Days at the Library
On September 21, drop by for a whirlwind of music, dance and visual arts as we transform our Central Branch into a lively Culture Days Hub. Join us for this all-ages event from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Musical Saturdays at Central Branch
Starting on September, join us at Central Branch (cafe area, 1st Floor) for monthly Musical Saturdays. This initiative is funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund, a non-profit organization that brings live, professional music programs to communities.
List of Dates:
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Sept. 7 | 2–3 p.m.
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Oct. 5. | 2–3 p.m.
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Nov.9 | 2–3 p.m.
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Dec. 21 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Watch Virtual Author Talks
Watch virtual, interactive interviews with world-class, bestselling authors! Thanks to our partnership with Library Speakers Consortium, it’s free for members to tune into new virtual talks with today’s top writers and thought leaders every month. Ask questions in live interviews, or watch previous talks at your convenience. Ideal for adult readers of non-fiction or fiction titles.
Entertain Yourself 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.
Watch Quality Canadian Films
Did you Know? Access to the National Film Board of Canada's film archive is available 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.
