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Celebrations of Black history began in Canada in the late 1920s. In the early 1970s, these celebrations expanded into Black History Week. Then in 1976 it became Black History Month.
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The motion was carried unanimously by the House of Commons.
In February...
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Visit Halton Hills Public Library (HHPL) and discover a new and exciting world of mobile technology with Playaway Launchpads for Adults! These interactive tablets are filled with apps that help you relax, engage, challenge your skills, relieve stress, occupy your time, and learn. Literacy for adults has never been this fun!
Launchpads are intuitive, and easy to use, regardless of age or technical ability. These amazing devices are 100% secure, preloaded with powerful apps,...
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We are open for browsing, borrowing and computer use. All in-person programs/events are being moved online. No food or drink is allowed in the Library, and we ask that you please wear your mask at all times. The Library is currently operating at 50% occupancy. For more information please visit our COVID-19 Response page .   Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time. 
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Halton Hills Public Library is celebrating the importance of literacy, learning, and connection all month long. Join us for these programs which emphasize the importance of reading, learning and literacy. Visit HHPL’s website calendar to learn more about each program.
Children’s Programming Join us for Storytime Saturdays, live on Facebook. These virtual programs get the entire family moving, clapping, singing, and learning! We also offer early literacy programming...
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This January let’s celebrate the importance of literacy, learning, and connection. As always, January 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada, and to commemorate the importance of this day, Halton Hills Public Library (HHPL) will be featuring new collections, resources, and initiatives throughout the month.
Visit HHPL to raise literacy awareness and have fun at the same time! By reading to children and engaging in entertaining literacy activities regularly, adults actively...
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