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A cross between a comic festival and a literary event, Write Like: Camp Folklore program will be held 9:30am-2pm at Central Library, tomorrow, Friday February 13. events.hpl.ca/event/15130147
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Excuse the mess as preparations for renovations begin this month at both Concession and Sherwood Branches in anticipation of their March 2 start.
Both Branches will remain open to Members.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring.
Stay tuned for updates, #HamOnt!
Both Branches will remain open to Members.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring.
Stay tuned for updates, #HamOnt!
February 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Excuse the mess as preparations for renovations begin this month at both Concession and Sherwood Branches in anticipation of their March 2 start.
Both Branches will remain open to Members.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring.
Stay tuned for updates, #HamOnt!
Both Branches will remain open to Members.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring.
Stay tuned for updates, #HamOnt!
A cross between a comic festival and a literary event, Write Like: Camp Folklore program will be held 9:30am-2pm at Central Library, tomorrow, Friday February 13. events.hpl.ca/event/15130147
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
A cross between a comic festival and a literary event, Write Like: Camp Folklore program will be held 9:30am-2pm at Central Library, tomorrow, Friday February 13. events.hpl.ca/event/15130147
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2pm but Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Friday's Noon Hour Concert 🎙️ is on the road this week, #HamOnt! www.hpl.ca/events
Due to Central Library's Living Room renovation preparation, Dionne R Grant will delight jazz lovers at Terryberry Branch from Noon-1pm this Friday (February 13), just in time for Valentine's Day! 💕
Due to Central Library's Living Room renovation preparation, Dionne R Grant will delight jazz lovers at Terryberry Branch from Noon-1pm this Friday (February 13), just in time for Valentine's Day! 💕
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Friday's Noon Hour Concert 🎙️ is on the road this week, #HamOnt! www.hpl.ca/events
Due to Central Library's Living Room renovation preparation, Dionne R Grant will delight jazz lovers at Terryberry Branch from Noon-1pm this Friday (February 13), just in time for Valentine's Day! 💕
Due to Central Library's Living Room renovation preparation, Dionne R Grant will delight jazz lovers at Terryberry Branch from Noon-1pm this Friday (February 13), just in time for Valentine's Day! 💕
Valentine's Day is three days away! 💖
Be surprised with your next Adult or Children's read by choosing from Turner Park's Blind Date with a Book display this week. hpl.ca/turner-park
#HamOnt #RomanceLit #Reading #Libraries
Be surprised with your next Adult or Children's read by choosing from Turner Park's Blind Date with a Book display this week. hpl.ca/turner-park
#HamOnt #RomanceLit #Reading #Libraries
February 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Valentine's Day is three days away! 💖
Be surprised with your next Adult or Children's read by choosing from Turner Park's Blind Date with a Book display this week. hpl.ca/turner-park
#HamOnt #RomanceLit #Reading #Libraries
Be surprised with your next Adult or Children's read by choosing from Turner Park's Blind Date with a Book display this week. hpl.ca/turner-park
#HamOnt #RomanceLit #Reading #Libraries
Join Michelle Bonsu for an interactive, conversation-based workshop that celebrates African knowledge and shows how to apply African knowledge and wisdom to everyday life.
📍Central Library, 55 York Blvd - Hamilton Room
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1-3 pm
🎟️ events.hpl.ca/event/15154835
#HamOnt #BHM
📍Central Library, 55 York Blvd - Hamilton Room
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1-3 pm
🎟️ events.hpl.ca/event/15154835
#HamOnt #BHM
February 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Join Michelle Bonsu for an interactive, conversation-based workshop that celebrates African knowledge and shows how to apply African knowledge and wisdom to everyday life.
📍Central Library, 55 York Blvd - Hamilton Room
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1-3 pm
🎟️ events.hpl.ca/event/15154835
#HamOnt #BHM
📍Central Library, 55 York Blvd - Hamilton Room
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1-3 pm
🎟️ events.hpl.ca/event/15154835
#HamOnt #BHM
Are you excited for the big stars coming to #JUNOS this March?! Grab your friends and/or family, walk the gold 🌟 carpet to take a #selfie with the Big Guitar on Central Library's 1st Floor! Pose for the camera 📸 like #TeamHPL's Matt and share on social.
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
February 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Are you excited for the big stars coming to #JUNOS this March?! Grab your friends and/or family, walk the gold 🌟 carpet to take a #selfie with the Big Guitar on Central Library's 1st Floor! Pose for the camera 📸 like #TeamHPL's Matt and share on social.
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
Do you know a #HamOnt #teen looking for #volunteer hours? Who loves to #read? We're looking for Reading Buddies at Binbrook, Saltfleet, Turner Park or Westdale Branches to help children (Grades 1-6) practice their #reading skills.
Apply online before March 2 at hpl.ca/volunteer/re...
Apply online before March 2 at hpl.ca/volunteer/re...
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Do you know a #HamOnt #teen looking for #volunteer hours? Who loves to #read? We're looking for Reading Buddies at Binbrook, Saltfleet, Turner Park or Westdale Branches to help children (Grades 1-6) practice their #reading skills.
Apply online before March 2 at hpl.ca/volunteer/re...
Apply online before March 2 at hpl.ca/volunteer/re...
Tomorrow!
Join fellow Offspring fans as #TeamHPL discusses their legendary album, Smash. Think #bookclub… but for #music.
📍 Central Library - 4th Floor NLC Classroom
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 6-7pm
🎟️ www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Join fellow Offspring fans as #TeamHPL discusses their legendary album, Smash. Think #bookclub… but for #music.
📍 Central Library - 4th Floor NLC Classroom
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 6-7pm
🎟️ www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Tomorrow!
Join fellow Offspring fans as #TeamHPL discusses their legendary album, Smash. Think #bookclub… but for #music.
📍 Central Library - 4th Floor NLC Classroom
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 6-7pm
🎟️ www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Join fellow Offspring fans as #TeamHPL discusses their legendary album, Smash. Think #bookclub… but for #music.
📍 Central Library - 4th Floor NLC Classroom
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 6-7pm
🎟️ www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Have a whale of a good time when visiting any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit! 📚 Pick up February's award-winning design by 13-year-old Ava.
Enter this year's Bookmark Contest where the theme is "Music Makes Me ..." tied to City's Year of Music 🎶 designation. hpl.ca/bookmark-con... #HamOnt
Enter this year's Bookmark Contest where the theme is "Music Makes Me ..." tied to City's Year of Music 🎶 designation. hpl.ca/bookmark-con... #HamOnt
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Have a whale of a good time when visiting any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit! 📚 Pick up February's award-winning design by 13-year-old Ava.
Enter this year's Bookmark Contest where the theme is "Music Makes Me ..." tied to City's Year of Music 🎶 designation. hpl.ca/bookmark-con... #HamOnt
Enter this year's Bookmark Contest where the theme is "Music Makes Me ..." tied to City's Year of Music 🎶 designation. hpl.ca/bookmark-con... #HamOnt
Congrats to the 2025 Power of the Pen Winners and Honourable Mentions!
Read their entries at www.hpl.ca/power-pen and be inspired by their creative writing and storytelling abilities.
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 4 when 32nd Annual Power of the Pen entry form opens for submissions. #HamOnt
Read their entries at www.hpl.ca/power-pen and be inspired by their creative writing and storytelling abilities.
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 4 when 32nd Annual Power of the Pen entry form opens for submissions. #HamOnt
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Congrats to the 2025 Power of the Pen Winners and Honourable Mentions!
Read their entries at www.hpl.ca/power-pen and be inspired by their creative writing and storytelling abilities.
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 4 when 32nd Annual Power of the Pen entry form opens for submissions. #HamOnt
Read their entries at www.hpl.ca/power-pen and be inspired by their creative writing and storytelling abilities.
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 4 when 32nd Annual Power of the Pen entry form opens for submissions. #HamOnt
All Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16.
Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available.
Regular service hours resume Tuesday, February 17.
Virtual Branch is open at www.hpl.ca/ for your long weekend read, watch, or listen. #HamOnt
Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available.
Regular service hours resume Tuesday, February 17.
Virtual Branch is open at www.hpl.ca/ for your long weekend read, watch, or listen. #HamOnt
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
All Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16.
Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available.
Regular service hours resume Tuesday, February 17.
Virtual Branch is open at www.hpl.ca/ for your long weekend read, watch, or listen. #HamOnt
Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available.
Regular service hours resume Tuesday, February 17.
Virtual Branch is open at www.hpl.ca/ for your long weekend read, watch, or listen. #HamOnt
Be 'over the moon' as you learn about different types of telescopes 🔭 for solar and night sky viewing from the experts, Hamilton Amateur Astronomers! ⭐
Bring your Valentine and explore a special Telescope Clinic on Saturday, February 14, Noon-5pm at Valley Park. hpl.libnet.info/event/15172160
Bring your Valentine and explore a special Telescope Clinic on Saturday, February 14, Noon-5pm at Valley Park. hpl.libnet.info/event/15172160
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Be 'over the moon' as you learn about different types of telescopes 🔭 for solar and night sky viewing from the experts, Hamilton Amateur Astronomers! ⭐
Bring your Valentine and explore a special Telescope Clinic on Saturday, February 14, Noon-5pm at Valley Park. hpl.libnet.info/event/15172160
Bring your Valentine and explore a special Telescope Clinic on Saturday, February 14, Noon-5pm at Valley Park. hpl.libnet.info/event/15172160
It's cold. ❄️ It's February. Having trouble thinking of activities to do with your little one? HPL has a #Literacy Calendar for you!
Songs, rhymes and book recommendations to brighten the most blah of February days.
Download or print at www.hpl.ca/storytime
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Songs, rhymes and book recommendations to brighten the most blah of February days.
Download or print at www.hpl.ca/storytime
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
February 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
It's cold. ❄️ It's February. Having trouble thinking of activities to do with your little one? HPL has a #Literacy Calendar for you!
Songs, rhymes and book recommendations to brighten the most blah of February days.
Download or print at www.hpl.ca/storytime
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Songs, rhymes and book recommendations to brighten the most blah of February days.
Download or print at www.hpl.ca/storytime
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Central Library is looking for #volunteers to join their Teen Tech Tutors program, which runs every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. Applications are being accepted at:
www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities
#HamOnt #teens #youth #tech #givingback
#mentoring #olderadults
www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities
#HamOnt #teens #youth #tech #givingback
#mentoring #olderadults
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Central Library is looking for #volunteers to join their Teen Tech Tutors program, which runs every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. Applications are being accepted at:
www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities
#HamOnt #teens #youth #tech #givingback
#mentoring #olderadults
www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities
#HamOnt #teens #youth #tech #givingback
#mentoring #olderadults
Service Alert:
The 4th Floor will be closed starting tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 2 pm for Seedy Saturday event set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Floors 1-3 are available with study and workspaces.
hpl.ca/seedy-saturday
#HamOnt #gardening #seeds #libraries
The 4th Floor will be closed starting tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 2 pm for Seedy Saturday event set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Floors 1-3 are available with study and workspaces.
hpl.ca/seedy-saturday
#HamOnt #gardening #seeds #libraries
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Service Alert:
The 4th Floor will be closed starting tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 2 pm for Seedy Saturday event set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Floors 1-3 are available with study and workspaces.
hpl.ca/seedy-saturday
#HamOnt #gardening #seeds #libraries
The 4th Floor will be closed starting tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at 2 pm for Seedy Saturday event set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
Floors 1-3 are available with study and workspaces.
hpl.ca/seedy-saturday
#HamOnt #gardening #seeds #libraries
Get ready to sizzle 🔥 with February's first Noon Hour Concert with Sabian Crosswell Trio!
Miami-born, #HamOnt-based musician Sabian alongside Joel Banks and Costa Chatzis will make you dream of warmer days with their sounds of reggae, jazz and R&B. www.hpl.ca/events
Miami-born, #HamOnt-based musician Sabian alongside Joel Banks and Costa Chatzis will make you dream of warmer days with their sounds of reggae, jazz and R&B. www.hpl.ca/events
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Get ready to sizzle 🔥 with February's first Noon Hour Concert with Sabian Crosswell Trio!
Miami-born, #HamOnt-based musician Sabian alongside Joel Banks and Costa Chatzis will make you dream of warmer days with their sounds of reggae, jazz and R&B. www.hpl.ca/events
Miami-born, #HamOnt-based musician Sabian alongside Joel Banks and Costa Chatzis will make you dream of warmer days with their sounds of reggae, jazz and R&B. www.hpl.ca/events
Celebrate Learning with Us on this #WorldReadAloudDay! 📚
When we #read aloud, we ignite pathways in the brain that shape #literacy, language, and our behavioral development. Every #story becomes a building block for lifelong learning.
tinyurl.com/4867rbbs
#HamOnt #WRAD2026
When we #read aloud, we ignite pathways in the brain that shape #literacy, language, and our behavioral development. Every #story becomes a building block for lifelong learning.
tinyurl.com/4867rbbs
#HamOnt #WRAD2026
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Celebrate Learning with Us on this #WorldReadAloudDay! 📚
When we #read aloud, we ignite pathways in the brain that shape #literacy, language, and our behavioral development. Every #story becomes a building block for lifelong learning.
tinyurl.com/4867rbbs
#HamOnt #WRAD2026
When we #read aloud, we ignite pathways in the brain that shape #literacy, language, and our behavioral development. Every #story becomes a building block for lifelong learning.
tinyurl.com/4867rbbs
#HamOnt #WRAD2026
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight tonight, Tuesday, February 3. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for locations and resources available to stay warm and safe.
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight tonight, Tuesday, February 3. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for locations and resources available to stay warm and safe.
Bookmobile Service Update
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for some different service updates throughout the month.
Bookmobile is also off the road on Family Day, Monday, February 16. #HamOnt
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for some different service updates throughout the month.
Bookmobile is also off the road on Family Day, Monday, February 16. #HamOnt
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Bookmobile Service Update
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for some different service updates throughout the month.
Bookmobile is also off the road on Family Day, Monday, February 16. #HamOnt
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for some different service updates throughout the month.
Bookmobile is also off the road on Family Day, Monday, February 16. #HamOnt
Cheer on Team Canada 🍁 in the 2026 #WinterOlympics Opening Ceremony Watch Parties this Friday, February 6!
Show off your red and white spirit and support at Central Library, and Red Hill, Saltfleet and Waterdown Branches from 1:30-5pm. www.hpl.ca/winter-olympics-2026 #HamOnt
Show off your red and white spirit and support at Central Library, and Red Hill, Saltfleet and Waterdown Branches from 1:30-5pm. www.hpl.ca/winter-olympics-2026 #HamOnt
February 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Cheer on Team Canada 🍁 in the 2026 #WinterOlympics Opening Ceremony Watch Parties this Friday, February 6!
Show off your red and white spirit and support at Central Library, and Red Hill, Saltfleet and Waterdown Branches from 1:30-5pm. www.hpl.ca/winter-olympics-2026 #HamOnt
Show off your red and white spirit and support at Central Library, and Red Hill, Saltfleet and Waterdown Branches from 1:30-5pm. www.hpl.ca/winter-olympics-2026 #HamOnt
HPL Remembers award-winning and legendary Canadian Toronto-born actress Catherine O'Hara, who has passed at the age of 71.
Fans everywhere will greatly miss this Canadian treasure the world experienced through her amazing talents.
Reminisce and watch her movies and series in our HPL collections.
Fans everywhere will greatly miss this Canadian treasure the world experienced through her amazing talents.
Reminisce and watch her movies and series in our HPL collections.
January 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM
HPL Remembers award-winning and legendary Canadian Toronto-born actress Catherine O'Hara, who has passed at the age of 71.
Fans everywhere will greatly miss this Canadian treasure the world experienced through her amazing talents.
Reminisce and watch her movies and series in our HPL collections.
Fans everywhere will greatly miss this Canadian treasure the world experienced through her amazing talents.
Reminisce and watch her movies and series in our HPL collections.
#HamOnt, HPL is #hiring for the following roles. Submissions can be sent directly to [email protected] before February 27.
Learn more details of each at www.hpl.ca/jobs
Summer Literacy Worker
Summer Marketing Assistant
Digital Experience Developer (Permanent Full-Time)
#JobSearch #Libraries
Learn more details of each at www.hpl.ca/jobs
Summer Literacy Worker
Summer Marketing Assistant
Digital Experience Developer (Permanent Full-Time)
#JobSearch #Libraries
January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
#HamOnt, HPL is #hiring for the following roles. Submissions can be sent directly to [email protected] before February 27.
Learn more details of each at www.hpl.ca/jobs
Summer Literacy Worker
Summer Marketing Assistant
Digital Experience Developer (Permanent Full-Time)
#JobSearch #Libraries
Learn more details of each at www.hpl.ca/jobs
Summer Literacy Worker
Summer Marketing Assistant
Digital Experience Developer (Permanent Full-Time)
#JobSearch #Libraries
Join HPL Author Series for a live #reading and conversation with Antonio Michael Downing, #author of 'Black Cherokee'.
📚 Central Library
🕡 Thursday, February 19 | 6:30–7:30pm
Downing chats with Alicia Cox Thomson about his debut novel, followed by a Q&A. www.hpl.ca/events
#HamOnt #BHM2026 #authors
📚 Central Library
🕡 Thursday, February 19 | 6:30–7:30pm
Downing chats with Alicia Cox Thomson about his debut novel, followed by a Q&A. www.hpl.ca/events
#HamOnt #BHM2026 #authors
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
In celebration of #FamilyLiteracyDay and #HamOnt's designation of 2026 as the Year of Music, HPL is launching our annual Bookmark Contest, asking young #artists to put images to this thought: "Music Makes Me …"
Visit hpl.ca/bookmark-con... for more details! 🖍️
Visit hpl.ca/bookmark-con... for more details! 🖍️
January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
In celebration of #FamilyLiteracyDay and #HamOnt's designation of 2026 as the Year of Music, HPL is launching our annual Bookmark Contest, asking young #artists to put images to this thought: "Music Makes Me …"
Visit hpl.ca/bookmark-con... for more details! 🖍️
Visit hpl.ca/bookmark-con... for more details! 🖍️
It's #FamilyLiteracyDay and this year’s theme is “Make mealtime family learning time." Whether it’s following recipes or sharing stories at the dinner table, preparing for mealtime is a fun way for #families to learn together.
hpl.ca/news/family-...
#HamOnt #FLD2026 #EarlyLiteracy #Reading
hpl.ca/news/family-...
#HamOnt #FLD2026 #EarlyLiteracy #Reading
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM
It's #FamilyLiteracyDay and this year’s theme is “Make mealtime family learning time." Whether it’s following recipes or sharing stories at the dinner table, preparing for mealtime is a fun way for #families to learn together.
hpl.ca/news/family-...
#HamOnt #FLD2026 #EarlyLiteracy #Reading
hpl.ca/news/family-...
#HamOnt #FLD2026 #EarlyLiteracy #Reading