Halton Hills Public Library

05/30/2026

🌊📚 Ready to dive into a summer full of reading adventures? The TD Summer Reading Club is back at HHPL!

Kick off the season at our Launch Parties featuring activities, special guests, excitement, and everything you need to start your summer reading adventure. From little readers to teens and families, everyone is invited to celebrate with us! ✨

🎉 Acton Branch
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

🎉 Georgetown Branch
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge: https://www.hhpl.ca/all-programs/summer-reading-challenge

05/21/2026

☀️ Adventure is waiting at your library!

Borrow a Recreation Kit with your HHPL card and explore the outdoors all summer long. From birdwatching and hiking to backyard games and nature discovery, there’s a kit for all ages and interests.

Available now through October.

We also offer park passes for:
🌲 Ontario Parks
🌿 Conservation Halton
🚶 Grand River Conservation
…and more!

Start exploring:
https://hhpl.ca.iiivega.com/search?query=recreation%20and%20parks&searchType=everything&pageSize=10&pageNum=0&collectionIds=10

05/19/2026

🎬👻 What happens when a group of seniors decides to make a horror movie?

Find out in Silver Screamers - a heartwarming and delightfully spooky documentary about creativity, courage, and stepping outside your comfort zone at any age.

Follow a spirited cast of older adults as they tackle jump scares, special effects, and the challenges of making a low-budget horror film, proving that reinvention has no age limit.

🎤 Director Sean Cisterna will join us for a live Q&A following the screening.

🎟 Tickets available through the John Elliott Theatre Box Office:
https://secure1.tixhub.com/haltonhills/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1684&cboEvent=874

05/12/2026

Don't miss our screening of Silver Screamers!

Get your $10 tickets today in-person at the box office or online: https://bit.ly/4dgVV50

What happens when a group of seniors decide to make a horror movie? OnScreen at the JET Presents: 'Silver Screamers' on Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre. This heartwarming documentary follows a spirited group of senior citizens as they step far outside their comfort zones to make a horror film. Silver Screamers is a joyful celebration of second acts and fearless reinvention. Just announced! Director Sean Cisterna will be joining us for a question-and-answer session after the film.

Get your $10 tickets today in-person at the box office or online: https://bit.ly/4dgVV50 Halton Hills Public Library

05/11/2026

🏙️How are our towns and cities changing, and how can you help shape what comes next? Join us for an inspiring talk with award‑winning urban planner Sara Udow as she explores community connection, inclusive participation, and building more caring, resilient places. With 15 years of experience in city‑building and cultural planning, Sara brings powerful insights into creating cities rooted in equity, creativity, and collaboration.

🎟️ Book your tickets now through the John Elliott Theatre Box Office and be part of the conversation: https://secure1.tixhub.com/haltonhills/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1693&cboEvent=882

05/07/2026

🍷📚 Tickets are now on sale for Wines & Spines!

Spend an evening celebrating books, conversation, and exciting upcoming reads on Tuesday, June 9 at the John Elliott Theatre. Hear from publishing representatives, discover your next favourite book, and be among the first to hear the 2026 One Book One Halton Hills selection.

The evening also includes a wine and cheese reception and a complimentary HHPL tumbler mug for ticket holders.

🎟️ Tickets are $30 per person. Don’t wait, get yours today: https://hhpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=344594

05/06/2026

Grab your binoculars (and your phone)! 🔍🐦 Warmer weather makes it the perfect time to go bird watching on the Acton Reading Deck.

Bring your phone and try the Merlin Bird ID app 📱 Learn how to use it at Intro to Merlin Bird ID on Saturday, May 23, from 2–3 p.m. Register today through our Program Calendar!

05/05/2026

Today is Red Dress Day. We honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people, and recognize the ongoing need for awareness and action.

Learn more: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/
Explore resources at your Library: https://hhpl.ca.iiivega.com/

04/30/2026

Experience an unforgettable literary conversation together.

Gather at the Georgetown Branch for a special watch party featuring a live virtual author talk with Marjan Kamali, acclaimed author of The Lion Women of Tehran, presented by the Library Speakers Consortium.

This free, drop-in event offers the chance to view the talk as a group and stay afterward for a lively discussion about the book and its themes. Join fellow readers for an engaging evening of storytelling and shared conversation.

Learn more: https://hhpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=302178

04/29/2026

From ancient Chinese tea ceremonies to the chai on your breakfast table, tea has shaped cultures, economies, and daily life across the world. Join educators from the Royal Ontario Museum for an engaging drop-in workshop exploring the global journey of tea and how colonial trade, labour, empire, and class influenced its place across South Asia.

🍵 Includes a dynamic presentation and a rare opportunity to view historical artefacts from the presenter’s personal collection.
🔗 Learn more: https://hhpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=302177