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Halton Hills Film Festival
April 1-17, 2026
Experience the best of the National Film Board of Canada with a series of free screenings across our community. From powerful documentaries to stunning animations, these films highlight Canada’s diverse storytelling.
Find a Free screening near you!
April 8, 6:30 P.M. Glen Williams Town Hall
The Nest
As she prepares to say goodbye to her childhood home and her ailing mother, a decolonial writer uncovers generations of forgotten matriarchs and rebels whose intertwined lives transform the house into a living archive of resistance.
April 10, 1:30 P.M. Georgetown Hillsview Active Living Centre
King’s Court
Two friends and basketball lovers talk family, community and brotherhood in this raw coming-of-age documentary shot in Toronto's downtown neighbourhood of Bleecker Street.
April 10, Halton Hills Youth Centres
Posthumans
Follow cyborgs, biohackers and transhumanists as they attempt to outsmart illness, slow aging and even cheat death.
3:30 p.m. Georgetown Youth Centre
4:00 p.m. Acton Youth Centre
Please note this screening is for youth aged 12-24
April 12, 3:00 P.M. Norval Gallery and Studios
Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus
An intimate look inside the Jireh Gospel Choir, where voices from Montreal’s Black community unite in faith, music, and resilience under the luminous direction of Carol Bernard.
April 13, 10:30 A.M.- Acton Hillsview Active Living Centre
In The Room
Resistance stories from five Afghan women come together to showcase the defiance, sisterhood, and enduring fight for women’s freedom in Afghanistan.
April 15, 7:30 P.M.- Acton Branch Reading Deck
Night of the Zoopocalypse
After a mysterious meteor crashes at Colepepper Zoo, unlikely friends Dan, a short-tempered mountain lion, and Gracie, a fierce teenage wolf, team up to stop the unleashed virus that is transforming their friends into “zoombies”. Chock-full of both scares and laughs, this gorgeously animated family-friendly horror-comedy is fun for kids and adults alike.
April 17, 2026 National Canadian Film Day at Acton Town Hall Centre
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day and experience the magic of Canadian film at the Acton Town Hall Centre with a special screening of Youngblood! This thoughtful hockey film by Hubert Davis is a far cry from most sports movies.
Youngblood
Dean Youngblood, a top hockey prospect in the minor leagues, faces the prospect of his career ending early when he’s suspended for an on-ice incident. Given a new chance on a new team, he has to face his aggression head-on to get back on track and lead his team to a championship. Drawing inspiration from the 80s cult classic of the same name, Director Hubert Davis expertly captures the drama both on and off the ice, with incredible performances and exhilarating hockey sequences.
Art at the Library: Children’s and Youth Art Exhibit
The Halton Hills Public Library and Helson Gallery are proud to present the fourth annual Art at the Library: Children's and Youth Art Exhibit! Enter your drawings, paintings, sculptures, and collage for a chance to win a $50 gift card. All art submitted to the Art at the Library installation will be displayed at the Georgetown branch from October 10 – October 25, 2026.
Art at the Library will be accepting both physical and digital submissions.
Contest information:
Dates
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Submissions accepted: Saturday, September 12 – Friday, October 2, 2026
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Winners announced: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Grand Opening Exhibit: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Exhibit open during library hours: Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Submissions open September 12, 2026.
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All art must be the artist’s original work.
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All mediums are accepted.
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All artists submitting must consent to have their artwork photographed or reproduced in library advertisements.
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Physical work must be submitted with a form at the library. Forms are available at the Service Desk.
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Electronic submissions may be a maximum of 2 MB and can be submitted as the following file types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, tif. No USB drives or file transfers can be accepted.
Age Categories
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Preschool – Senior Kindergarten
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Grades 1-3
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Grades 4-6
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Grades 7-8
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Grades 9-10
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Grades 11-12
Judging
The judges are artists, community members, illustrators, gallery curators, and art educators from the Halton Hills Community. Each judge will score the artwork based on composition and expression. The judges' decisions are final.
Winners
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Winners receive a $50 gift card.
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Winners will be announced at the Grand Opening of the Art at the Library Exhibit on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. All artists are encouraged to attend.
Our Sponsors
The Friends of the Halton Hills Public Library and the Helson Gallery sponsors our Art at the Library Children’s and Youth Art Exhibit.
Culture Days 2025
Culture Days 2025 will be running from September 19 to October 12, 2025. For more information, please visit the Town of Halton Hills Culture Days webpage. See below for programs offered at the library:
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Author events
We host multiple events throughout the year that highlight authors and their work. The biggest event is our annual One Book, One Halton Hills Author Visit which brings a featured author to our community for a speaker event and book signing. Local writers are invited to attend our monthly Writers Circle or participate in our Local Author Showcase. Browse our Event Calendar for dates and times.
Frank Black gallery
The Library's art collection includes close to 500 pieces by respected artist Frank Charles Black. You can also visit the online curated collection.
OnScreen movies
The John Elliott Theatre screens films from the Toronto International Film Festival and National Film Board of Canada. You can purchase tickets to upcoming movies in-person at the Georgetown Branch of the Halton Hills Public Library or online through the Box Office. Visit the John Elliott Theatre's website for Box Office hours and the names of upcoming movies. Many films shown as part of the On Screen series are also available to watch at home on DVD or Blu-ray by searching the library's catalogue.