This February, participate in a variety of free programs and events in recognition of Black History Month. Check out artwork on display at the Cultural Centre, watch a film in the John Elliott Theatre, or attend family-friendly programming at the Halton Hills Public Library.
TIFF OnScreen at the JET presents: Samia
Friday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
John Elliott Theatre
Based on a true story, this drama of resilience focuses on a Somali runner who defied the odds to make it to the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Details on how to purchase tickets in-person or online at the John Elliott Theatre Box Office will be available soon.
Afrofuturism - Embers of Solitude
On view in the Upper Sisnett Lobby
February 3 to March 1, 2026
Discover the work of Komi Olaf, a visual artist, writer, and poet born in Kaduna, Nigeria. His paintings use metaphor, symbolism, and cultural commentary to explore themes of decolonization through Afrofuturism, an artistic movement that reimagines African culture in relation to present and future technologies.
Komi Olaf, Across the Border
Artist Talk with Komi Olaf
John Elliott Theatre
February 3, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Details will be available soon.
Komi Olaf, Binta
Resources
- Featured in branch displays can be found at the Acton and Georgetown Library branches
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Explore our online exhibit about local hero Henry Thomas Shepherd
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Engage with this lecture on HHPL’s YouTube channel: Tracing Black Lives in Guelph, 1890 - 1945
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Engage with this lecture on HHPL’s YouTube channel: Enslavement in Early Ontario, 1760 - 1834
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Enjoy this One Book, One Halton Hills author visit on HHPL’s YouTube channel: An Evening with Jael Richardson
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To explore HHPL’s resources or to borrow and read books about culture, race, Black lives and anti-racism, please visit the Library catalogue.