Editing Markham, Ontario (section)

==Culture==
[[File:ThornhillVillageLibrary2.jpg|thumb|Thornhill Village Library, built 1851]]

Until the 1970s, Markham was mostly farmland and marsh, as reflected in events like the [[Markham Fair]]. Markham has several theatres, Markham Little Theatre at the [[Markham Museum]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://janinemarchessault.info.yorku.ca/files/2014/11/MarkhamMuseumFacilities.pdf|title=Markham Museum Facilities|access-date=November 23, 2018|archive-date=October 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021004520/http://janinemarchessault.info.yorku.ca/files/2014/11/MarkhamMuseumFacilities.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> the ''Markham Youth Theatre'', and the [[Markham Theatre]].
[[File:Varley Art Gallery Unionville.JPG|thumb|[[Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery|Varley Art Gallery]]]]
The [[Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery|Varley Art Gallery]] is the city of Markham's art museum. The gallery hosts rotating exhibits, public events, art camps and art classes, among other opportunities for citizens to get involved in the community and learn about local and [[Canadian art]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Varley Art Gallery About US|url=https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/about-us|url-status=live|website=City of Markham|access-date=2021-03-31|archive-date=2021-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515121021/https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/about-us}}</ref>

The [[Markham Public Library]] system has eight branches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/branches-and-hours|title=Branches and Hours|website=Markham Public Library|access-date=2020-01-15|archive-date=2020-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113225709/https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/branches-and-hours|url-status=live}}</ref> Some branches offer unique digital tools such as a [[Digital media|Digital Media]] lab with [[graphic design]]s software, a recording studio with [[video editing]] / [[audio editing software]] and a green screen, and a maker space with [[3D printer]]s, [[virtual reality]], and [[Laser cutting|laser cutters]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/using-the-library/maker-space/07-maker-space|title=Maker Space|website=Markham Public Library|access-date=2020-01-15|archive-date=2020-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113225653/https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/using-the-library/maker-space/07-maker-space|url-status=live}}</ref> With a library card, user can take free [[Educational technology|online courses]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/news/3-20191119-lynda|title=Important Update about Lynda.com|website=City of Markham|access-date=2020-01-15|archive-date=2020-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116023356/https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library/news/3-20191119-lynda|url-status=live}}</ref> borrow household tools and equipment<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/newsroom/news/regionsfirstlenderyisnowopen/!ut/p/z0/fY1NDoIwFITP4oKleYUIxiUhASTBjYnBbkjVgpXmFdoq9vZWDsBuvsn8AIUGKLKP6JkVCpn0fKVJG0W7pAwzUhX5YU-Ol3N5ios4JHkEFdD1gF-IdJ3VPdCR2edWYKeg0bz3B6YT2ljJ8cG1EwbVrEaO_4p4TRNNgd4VWv610DjdLhptQJzSgwdjhX0vBpMS-WwCsjo7DvTm5nTzA_rG5m8!/#.Xh_H1chKjIU|title=Region's First Lendery is Now Open at Markham Public Library|website=York Region News|access-date=2020-01-15|archive-date=2020-08-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803231114/https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/newsroom/news/regionsfirstlenderyisnowopen/!ut/p/z0/fY1NDoIwFITP4oKleYUIxiUhASTBjYnBbkjVgpXmFdoq9vZWDsBuvsn8AIUGKLKP6JkVCpn0fKVJG0W7pAwzUhX5YU-Ol3N5ios4JHkEFdD1gF-IdJ3VPdCR2edWYKeg0bz3B6YT2ljJ8cG1EwbVrEaO_4p4TRNNgd4VWv610DjdLhptQJzSgwdjhX0vBpMS-WwCsjo7DvTm5nTzA_rG5m8!/#.Xh_H1chKjIU|url-status=live}}</ref> and educational toys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://markhamreview.com/markham-library-extends-hours/|title=Markham libraries extend hours|website=Markham Review|access-date=2020-01-15|archive-date=2020-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116032917/https://markhamreview.com/markham-library-extends-hours/|url-status=live}}</ref>