From binge-worthy shows and chart-topping music to video games, digital newspapers, and online courses, digital subscriptions are everywhere. As these services become more common, it is easy for the costs to add up. Whether you're looking to stream, read, learn, or play, your library card can provide you with access to a wide range of…
Learning to Code at the Library
Coding is an increasingly valuable skill in today's society and whether you are learning to code for the first time or hoping to learn a new coding language, Markham Public Library is committed to supporting everyone's coding journey! This Digital Literacy Week, we are highlighting five free ways that you can learn to code using…
Celebrating International Trails Day 2025!
International Trails Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of June each year to encourage everyone to discover the trails around them. The day also serves as a reminder to take care of the trails that we visit so that they can be preserved for future generations. Whether you are hiking, running, cycling, or discovering…
Celebrating Earth Day 2025
In 2025, Markham Public Library joins communities around the world to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Celebrated on April 22, Earth Day is a yearly reminder to live a sustainable lifestyle and to protect and appreciate the environment around us. This year's global Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, highlights the importance…
Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month and Diwali
November marks the celebration of Hindu Heritage Month. Hindu Heritage Month was first declared in Ontario in 2016 and nationally in 2022. Throughout Hindu Heritage Month, we celebrate the richness of Hindu cultural traditions and the significant contributions of Hindu Canadians across industries such as science, art, medicine, business, education, politics, athletics and much more. Hindu Heritage Month…
Discovering the Richard A. Jarrell Memorial Garden at Thornhill Village Library
The Thornhill Village branch of Markham Public Library is located in a historic house that was first built in 1851. Since 1851, the building has acted as a stable, a grocery store, and a veterinary office before becoming the home of the library in the 1960s. While the Thornhill Village branch is home to many…
We are #GenerationRestoration! Celebrating World Environment Day
First declared by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1973, World Environment Day takes place each year on June 5. Since 1973, World Environment Day has become one of the largest platforms for environmental outreach in the world, with a goal of inspiring individuals, businesses, and governments to work together towards creating a more sustainable…
Celebrating International Trails Day!
The first Saturday in June is designated as International Trails Day – a day meant to celebrate trails and the healthy lifestyles they inspire. Spending time on trails can offer many benefits, both from the physical activity of hiking and from the opportunity to reduce your stress and improve your concentration, focus, and memory through…
Prevent Water Pollution with Young Environmentalist, Nicholas Wong
When eight-year-old Nicholas Wong was assigned a project in science class, he was excited for the chance to research a topic that he has been passionate about for a long time - water pollution. Nicholas first became concerned about water pollution when he was learning about marine animals and the impact of pollution on their…
Celebrating Earth Day 2024!
Earth Day is observed globally on April 22 every year to celebrate our planet and highlight the importance of protecting the environment around us. In 2024, the theme for Earth Day is Planet vs. Plastics. The goal of this theme is to call for a reduction in the consumption and production of plastics in order…
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