Burlington Public Library is offering 10 free cultural programs at branches across the city as part of Culture Days, the nationwide celebration of arts and culture running September 18 to October 4, 2026. The library is one of five Burlington cultural partners, alongside the Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Museums of Burlington, and Discover Burlington, bringing free arts events to the community.
Library programs run from September 20 to October 3 and include author talks, music performances, meditation sessions, and hands-on arts activities for all ages. Highlights include A Journey Through Egyptian Music, author Anuja Varghese on Indian Romantasy, a talk on the history of Canada’s longest running residential school, gratitude and meditation workshops, art programs for teens, and World Music and Rhythm Storytime. Full program details are available on the Burlington Public Library programs page.
Culture Days is a national festival that engages more than 20 percent of Ontarians across over 100 municipalities with roughly 1,500 events each year. Burlington has a strong track record with the festival, winning the 2025 Ontario Culture Days Spotlight Award for Best Collaborative Program for a Phulkari embroidery workshop delivered with Halton Region municipalities.
The library joins four other major Burlington cultural institutions in presenting free arts and culture events during the three-week celebration. Residents can explore Burlington Culture Days listings to see all local offerings.
September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, falls within the festival period, and Culture Days has designated that day exclusively for commemorative events. Library staff encourage residents to check branch schedules for Culture Days programming at their nearest location.
