Make the Most of Fall at the Library
Celebrate fall at the library! Experience our fall programs; borrow books from our fall-themed collections; explore art and culture with our heritage month celebrations, and discover our fall exhibits and community events.
Discover Fall Library Programs
Explore library programs online!. From favourites like Family Storytime, Teen Community Leaders, and Writers Workshops—there's something for every age. Plus, look for special programming on fall foods, Small Business Week, P.A. day fun, and Halloween. November and December programs now available! Registration opens Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Spooktacular Events & Family Fun at the Library
This October, celebrate Halloween at the library. Find spooky ebooks to download online, join us for a family Halloween bash at our Richvale branch, and stream horror flicks that will frighten and thrill!
Celebrate Literacy and Love for Libraries
RHPL is your gateway to a world of learning and experiences. Discover how literacy is changing how we interact and communicate, and how the library supports multi-literacies with resources and programs that help us build, connect, and thrive in our community and beyond.
Unlock Digital Resources
Looking to learn a new skill or keep up with current events? Connect with the library from home and access these popular digital resources with your library membership. Check out new and popular ebooks on Overdrive; read the latest news and entertainment on Pressreader; and unlock your creativity with Creative Bug and the best of fall crafts.
Women's History Month
Every October, Women’s History Month is celebrated to recognize and honour the contributions of women throughout history, and to reflect on the achievements and challenges women face today.
Browse the library for resources and collections that highlight the many voices of women leaders, pioneers, and warriors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Visit Fall Exhibit at Central Branch
Par Nair (she/her) is an Indian born interdisciplinary artist and educator who lives and makes in the Greater Toronto Area. Her practice which centres around oil paintings, hand embroidery, installation, and creative writing focus on dual identities and fragmented realities of migrants.
Invisible Threads: Stories of Mothers, Migration & Resilience is an art installation created by Nair currently at Central Branch. The exhibit is on display in the Glass Case Gallery until Nov. 10.
More Fall Perks at the Library
Our library branches are safe, welcoming centres with large spaces to hang out, free Wi-Fi and computers, plus great books and digital resources you can access from your app or device. Check out our Library of Things collection at Central Branch—put your baking skills to the test with our bakeware; prepare your lawn for cold weather with our gardening equipment, and more. We have so much to offer. Yes, at the library.
Fall Harvest
Become a Member
Unlock access for free resources, services and programs with your library membership.
Library of Things
Borrow gardening tools, kitchen items, sporting equipment, and tech gadgets at RHPL.