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Renowned CBC journalist Nahlah Ayed charmed her audience as she read from her book A Thousand Farewells at the Central Library on April 26th. Her rich experience, warmth, and intelligence captivated all those who attended. The audience was inspired and peppered her with intriguing questions. For Ms. Ayed, the audience’s interest was gratifying and she felt this was one of the best author sessions she has attended. The event was clearly worthwhile for all who were present.

On Thursday, May 24 from 7:15 to 8:30 pm you are invited to join us for a personal financial management workshop designed especially for teens! Learn about financial concepts not usually taught in school. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn skills that will be paying-off for the rest of your life! (Read More)

Richmond Hill Public Library is proud to offer best-selling and classic audiobooks and eBooks, available 24/7 from the Library’s Web site. You can browse the collection, check out with your library card, and download to a PC, Mac, and many mobile devices. To get started downloading audiobooks and eBooks, and more visit rhpl.lib.overdrive.com

The Richmond Hill Public Library is proud to partner with Connecting Stars to host a storytime for children with autisim. The children will enjoy books, songs and other activities that will focus on a special weekly theme. (Read More)

The Mary Lou Griffin local History Collection is pleased to present a four part series on the theme of Internet Genealogy. The volume of genealogical data that has been posted online (by individuals and government agencies) over the last few years has been extraordinary. The series will explore government sources, commercial fee-based databases, Google and the Latter Day Saints FamilySearch Web site. (Read More)

Join award-winning documentary filmmaker Chanda Chevannes in a series of discussion-based workshops to guide you through the filmmaking process. Attend all three sessions, or only those that you are interested in! Hosted in partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, these workshops will also help you with your submission to the Town’s Hollywood on the Hill Youth Film Contest. (Read More)

The Library's Lego Block Party was featured on Rogers TV’s York Region Living. Watch the segment and see why this library program has become so popular. (Watch It Now!)

The Library’s second annual Health Fair will take place on Friday, June 1 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, June 2 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Central Library. Come and join us for this fun and informative event where you can: learn about alternate therapies; meet local health care practitioners and providers; attend one of our varied health workshops; or borrow a pedometer at the launch of “York Walks.” No registration is required. Just drop in. (Read More)

Registration for summer children’s programs for all branches begins on Monday, May 14. Now you can register from the convenience of your home as registration for all children’s programs, including for-fee programs, will be online. If you would like assistance with the registration process, please feel free to come to the Library and one of the Children’s staff will be glad to assist you. (Read More)

On Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, children from 6 to 9 years are invited to celebrate National Aboringinal Day by learning the art of weaving dream catchers. (Read More)

On Thursday, June 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, acclaimed and bestselling author, Adria Vasil will be at the Central Library. Through her books, Ecoholic and Ecoholic Home, Ms. Vasil has become an ambassador for green living; outlining the pollutants hiding in everyday items, including medications, foods, and even clothes. (Read More)