Earth Week

Earth Week Activities at the LibraryApril 16 – April 22 is celebrated annually as Earth Week, culminating in Earth Day on April 22. This is a time to recognize and appreciate our natural world, become educated and aware of the environmental issues we face, as well as the responsibility each of us has to care for our planet, right here at home.

Here are some of the ways you can act and participate this year:

Race to Net Zero

Visit us April 22 at the Race to Net Zero event happening at the Acton...

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Sensory Collection Turns One!

The Halton Hills Public Library (HHPL) is celebrating the one-year launch of the Sensory Collection!

Last year, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, HHPL created a new collection to provide support for neurodiverse patrons, families, and caregivers during library visits. The collection contains an assortment of items to reduce stress and anxiety, stimulate learning, and provide comfort. In celebration of the success of the Sensory Collection, new tactile and sensory items like marble mazes,...

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March Break

It’s hard to believe that March Break is almost here! If you and your kids are wondering what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Join us in branch for a variety of exciting activities, programs, and events tailored to you. Here is a list of what you can experience at your library:

Forest of Reading- Blue Spruce Book Club- Forest Fridays

Afternoon Discovery (S.T.E.A.M. Programs all week long)- Dino Day- Magnetic Mayhem- Narwhals and Unicorns- Clash of Cups

Family Movie NightFrench Movie Night

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Halton Black History Awareness Society Essay & Video Contest

Local Lens: The Black Experience in Halton

The Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is encouraging high school students across Halton to explore their local Black History and share their research in an essay or video narrative contest. The contest launched February 1st and submissions will be accepted until May 19th at 5:00pm. Three winners for written narratives and three winners for videos will be selected. First place will be awarded $500, second place will be awarded $250 and third...

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Creativebug

We know you have creativity that is bursting to be explored. Having fun and satisfying the creative dreamer inside is what we want you to discover, and best of all, you can do it free with your library and Creativebug.

With your library card, you have free access to Creativebug, an online art and craft resource that offers thousands of classes and seminars anytime, anywhere. You can craft with online members or renowned artists to create, make, stich, draw, paint and learn. Plus, with endless...

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