Physically Distanced, Community Strong: Telling Halton Hills’ COVID-19 Story

    "On November 16 the Province of Ontario moved Halton Region into the Red Zone to help control the spread of COVID-19. With only a few days to adjust, we were required to reduce our volunteer count fr

    In collaboration, the HHPL and Recreation & Parks department offered families numerous opportunities to get outside and enjoy a Storywalk! Throughout August, Storywalks were set up at Gellert Communi

    This summer the Recreation & Parks department launched a new initiative, Neighbourhood Activator which allowed active programming for children to be brought to the community in local parks. Programmi

    During COVID the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown partnered with a local business The Flowershed. This local nursery was a hidden treasure for the members of Hillsview. Throughout our clo

    During COVID the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown partnered with a local business The Flowershed. This local nursery was a hidden treasure for the members of Hillsview. Throughout our clo

    During COVID the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown partnered with a local business The Flowershed. This local nursery was a hidden treasure for the members of Hillsview. Throughout our clo

    During COVID the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown partnered with a local business The Flowershed. This local nursery was a hidden treasure for the members of Hillsview. Throughout our clo

    During COVID the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown partnered with a local business The Flowershed. This local nursery was a hidden treasure for the members of Hillsview. Throughout our clo

    Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown pivoted quickly, after closing their doors in March. In order to keep everyone engaged in a safe and COVID friendly way we opened our “outdoor” lending li

    Hillsview Active Living Centre in Georgetown pivoted quickly, after closing their doors in March. In order to keep everyone engaged in a safe and COVID friendly way we opened our “outdoor” lending li

    Service desks at Halton Hills Public Library being outfitted with PPE (personal protective equipment) in preparation of the library safely reopening. Photo taken in late June 2020.

    The Halton Hills Public Library reopened with limited hours on August 11. Chief Librarian Geoff Cannon welcomes patrons back.

    A new way of browsing during Covid-19. Physical distancing and masks. Photo taken August 12, 2020.

    Book Bundles are offered at HHPL as a way to make things easier for patrons with busy schedules and those nervous to browse during Covid-19. Photo taken August 18, 2020.

    A new Rainbow Crosswalk is unveiled in Halton Hills, during Covid-19. A new reality for events; attendees are masked and physically distanced. Max of 25 people allowed at the time, and the event is s

    Making PPE Gowns, doing school sight words, storing school papers and library books so they don't get lost, creating colourful kids art, keeping those plants alive... and displaying a lonely birthday

    Window greeting on Dawson Crescent, Georgetown to mothers in the neighbourhood. Taken May 8, 2020

    BennettLongTermCare, Easter2020 A Granddaughter visits her Grandmother, with flowers from GeorgetownSuperstore. The window reflection is deceptive - who is on the inside?

    Photos of painted rocks along the boardwalk and paths in Georgetown South.

    The Kennedys supporting downtown Georgetown in July with a visit to the library and Heather's Bakery.