Black History Month
This February, experience work by Black artists, authors, and creators. Participate in a creative experience, read a featured book or visit the Cultural Centre to explore original artwork by Sheryl Keen. Visit the events calendar for a full schedule of free activities. Presented by the Halton Hills Public Library and the Town of Halton Hills. More programs will be announced shortly, please check this page for updates.
One Book, One Halton Hills
This year's title will be revealed on January 27
Join the Halton Hills Public Library for a month-long celebration of One Book, One Halton Hills 2023. Learn more about our latest title, read and enjoy displays and activities related to themes in the book.
Sheryl Keen: Women and Growth
January 30 – February 26 in the lower Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre
See featured artwork by Sheryl Keen. Keen is an artist and author, with an interest in creating works for physical and mental spaces. She works mainly with acrylics, using a technique that stacks modeling paste to create a 3D effect.
Photo: Sheryl Keen, Forestation
Banner image is a detail image of artwork by Sheryl Keen
Clef Notes to Canvas
February 11, 1-4 p.m. in the Studio of the Cultural Centre
Click here to register on eventbrite
Space is limited, register early to avoid disappointment
Join us for a creative afternoon of music and visual art. Clef Notes to Canvas is an interactive art session where creativity, music and awareness meet. The first part of the program focuses on "The Struggle" whereby participants allow the mood of the background music to evoke feelings that are translated onto the canvas. The second part focuses on the "Freedom" of creativity whereby participants allow music to influence exploration and expand upon the initial artwork created. All supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 16+. Hosted in partnership with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and facilitated by local artist Omar "Oms" Hopkinson.
For more, watch this short video.
Virtual Proclamation and Celebration
February 23, 10 a.m. (Virtual)
Join the African Caribbean Council of Halton and the Town of Halton Hills in a virtual Black History Month proclamation and celebration. This is a public event and open to all residents. The theme is 'Celebrating Much More'.
#ReadingBlackout campaign
HHPL is challenging you to be part of the #ReadingBlackout campaign where staff share information on social media about books by Black authors throughout the month. The idea for a Reading Blackout came from Youtuber Denise D. Cooper who, in 2018, challenged herself to only read books by Black authors. Join your library in this reading challenge and tell us about some of your must-reads in the comments on our social channels.
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Visit your local Library branch to enjoy featured reading lists and in branch displays or explore these resources online:
- Explore our online exhibit about local hero Henry Thomas Shepherd
- Watch this lecture on HHPL’s YouTube channel: Tracing Black Lives in Guelph, 1890 - 1945
- View this lecture on HHPL’s YouTube channel: Enslavement in Early Ontario, 1760 - 1834
- Check out this One Book, One Halton Hills author visit on HHPL’s YouTube channel: An Evening with Jael Richardson