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Save money and make personalized gifts this Holiday season 🎄 in our #Makerspaces!
We've got loads of ideas for pet 🐶😺 parents, grandparents (they'll be bragging for weeks!), coffee ☕ lovers and more that can be made for a fraction of the retail cost. www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #DIY #Holidays
We've got loads of ideas for pet 🐶😺 parents, grandparents (they'll be bragging for weeks!), coffee ☕ lovers and more that can be made for a fraction of the retail cost. www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #DIY #Holidays
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Save money and make personalized gifts this Holiday season 🎄 in our #Makerspaces!
We've got loads of ideas for pet 🐶😺 parents, grandparents (they'll be bragging for weeks!), coffee ☕ lovers and more that can be made for a fraction of the retail cost. www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #DIY #Holidays
We've got loads of ideas for pet 🐶😺 parents, grandparents (they'll be bragging for weeks!), coffee ☕ lovers and more that can be made for a fraction of the retail cost. www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #DIY #Holidays
Looking for fun things to do with family this weekend? Stop by the Hess Village Winter Market and come draw festive sidewalk creations with #TeamHPL from 11am to 4:30pm tomorrow, Saturday, November 29.
Support local for #SmallBusinessSaturday!
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Support local for #SmallBusinessSaturday!
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
November 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Looking for fun things to do with family this weekend? Stop by the Hess Village Winter Market and come draw festive sidewalk creations with #TeamHPL from 11am to 4:30pm tomorrow, Saturday, November 29.
Support local for #SmallBusinessSaturday!
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Support local for #SmallBusinessSaturday!
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
With Black Friday and Cyber Week deals upon us, turn to Consumer Reports for unbiased ratings and reviews for over
10,000 products and services. Log in with your HPL library card to search for trusted advice and avoid disappointment this #holiday season.
tinyurl.com/mrffyd2s #HamOnt
10,000 products and services. Log in with your HPL library card to search for trusted advice and avoid disappointment this #holiday season.
tinyurl.com/mrffyd2s #HamOnt
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
With Black Friday and Cyber Week deals upon us, turn to Consumer Reports for unbiased ratings and reviews for over
10,000 products and services. Log in with your HPL library card to search for trusted advice and avoid disappointment this #holiday season.
tinyurl.com/mrffyd2s #HamOnt
10,000 products and services. Log in with your HPL library card to search for trusted advice and avoid disappointment this #holiday season.
tinyurl.com/mrffyd2s #HamOnt
Members turned out last Thursday to Valley Park for the Hamilton Reads Finale! 📚
Gary Barwin interviewed local author Pasha Malla about writing "All You Can Kill".
Fan favourites of this program can mark their calendars to attend Evening For Book Lovers when 2026 title is announced on March 26!
Gary Barwin interviewed local author Pasha Malla about writing "All You Can Kill".
Fan favourites of this program can mark their calendars to attend Evening For Book Lovers when 2026 title is announced on March 26!
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Members turned out last Thursday to Valley Park for the Hamilton Reads Finale! 📚
Gary Barwin interviewed local author Pasha Malla about writing "All You Can Kill".
Fan favourites of this program can mark their calendars to attend Evening For Book Lovers when 2026 title is announced on March 26!
Gary Barwin interviewed local author Pasha Malla about writing "All You Can Kill".
Fan favourites of this program can mark their calendars to attend Evening For Book Lovers when 2026 title is announced on March 26!
Be entertained by Holiday music with a jazzy feel by local pianist 🎹 Dionne R. Grant next Wednesday, December 3rd from 1-2pm at Lynden Branch. Then stay to have coffee ☕ and jolly treats 🎄 with our Chief Librarian, Paul Takala from 2-3pm. Tell us your suggestions for 2026!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Be entertained by Holiday music with a jazzy feel by local pianist 🎹 Dionne R. Grant next Wednesday, December 3rd from 1-2pm at Lynden Branch. Then stay to have coffee ☕ and jolly treats 🎄 with our Chief Librarian, Paul Takala from 2-3pm. Tell us your suggestions for 2026!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Everly and Finn, Lola and Felix, and many others had a dino-mite time at Waterdown and Valley Park in last Friday's PA Day Dig for Dinos program! They got their hands dirty learning about the extinct creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. www.hpl.ca/guide
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Everly and Finn, Lola and Felix, and many others had a dino-mite time at Waterdown and Valley Park in last Friday's PA Day Dig for Dinos program! They got their hands dirty learning about the extinct creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. www.hpl.ca/guide
As @romtoronto.bsky.social will be running its holiday 🎄programming and anticipates a much higher than average visitor volume, unfortunately, Members will not be able to use HPL ROM passes between December 26 and January 4, 2026.
Holds on passes will pause as of Dec 9 and resume Jan 5. #HamOnt
Holds on passes will pause as of Dec 9 and resume Jan 5. #HamOnt
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
As @romtoronto.bsky.social will be running its holiday 🎄programming and anticipates a much higher than average visitor volume, unfortunately, Members will not be able to use HPL ROM passes between December 26 and January 4, 2026.
Holds on passes will pause as of Dec 9 and resume Jan 5. #HamOnt
Holds on passes will pause as of Dec 9 and resume Jan 5. #HamOnt
Have any broken table lamps? Vases? Or small kitchen appliances? It's not too late to bring them to this Saturday's Repair Cafe at Kenilworth Branch.
Spots are still available between 1-4pm, so register your spot at www.events.hpl.ca/event/14774035
#HamOnt #DIY #repairs #libraries
Spots are still available between 1-4pm, so register your spot at www.events.hpl.ca/event/14774035
#HamOnt #DIY #repairs #libraries
November 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Have any broken table lamps? Vases? Or small kitchen appliances? It's not too late to bring them to this Saturday's Repair Cafe at Kenilworth Branch.
Spots are still available between 1-4pm, so register your spot at www.events.hpl.ca/event/14774035
#HamOnt #DIY #repairs #libraries
Spots are still available between 1-4pm, so register your spot at www.events.hpl.ca/event/14774035
#HamOnt #DIY #repairs #libraries
Service Alerts:
Due to Staff training, the following branches will have delayed openings. Please visit nearby locations for your library needs.
www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Due to Staff training, the following branches will have delayed openings. Please visit nearby locations for your library needs.
www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Service Alerts:
Due to Staff training, the following branches will have delayed openings. Please visit nearby locations for your library needs.
www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Due to Staff training, the following branches will have delayed openings. Please visit nearby locations for your library needs.
www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
You can find #TeamHPL and Bookmobile at #HessVillage Winter Market this Saturday November 22 from 10:30am-4:30pm as well as next Saturday, November 29.
Regular Saturday Bookmobile visit routes have been cancelled for these two dates. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Regular Saturday Bookmobile visit routes have been cancelled for these two dates. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You can find #TeamHPL and Bookmobile at #HessVillage Winter Market this Saturday November 22 from 10:30am-4:30pm as well as next Saturday, November 29.
Regular Saturday Bookmobile visit routes have been cancelled for these two dates. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Regular Saturday Bookmobile visit routes have been cancelled for these two dates. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Choo-Choo! #CPKCHolidayTrain rolls into Gage Park tonight at 7:30pm with magical lights and live music!
🎄 Arrive early to hear festive performances by Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde!
Bundle up and don't forget to pack some non-perishable foods in support of Hamilton Food Share. pic.x.com/7A3sdApR6T
🎄 Arrive early to hear festive performances by Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde!
Bundle up and don't forget to pack some non-perishable foods in support of Hamilton Food Share. pic.x.com/7A3sdApR6T
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Choo-Choo! #CPKCHolidayTrain rolls into Gage Park tonight at 7:30pm with magical lights and live music!
🎄 Arrive early to hear festive performances by Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde!
Bundle up and don't forget to pack some non-perishable foods in support of Hamilton Food Share. pic.x.com/7A3sdApR6T
🎄 Arrive early to hear festive performances by Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde!
Bundle up and don't forget to pack some non-perishable foods in support of Hamilton Food Share. pic.x.com/7A3sdApR6T
Are you a Beatles fan? Sir Paul McCartney fan? Come to Central Library this Friday, November 21, from 1-2 pm for the Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-long!
Young and old, it'll be a fun way to spend the PA Day afternoon singing along to his classics.
events.hpl.ca/event/15140159 #HamOnt
Young and old, it'll be a fun way to spend the PA Day afternoon singing along to his classics.
events.hpl.ca/event/15140159 #HamOnt
November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Are you a Beatles fan? Sir Paul McCartney fan? Come to Central Library this Friday, November 21, from 1-2 pm for the Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-long!
Young and old, it'll be a fun way to spend the PA Day afternoon singing along to his classics.
events.hpl.ca/event/15140159 #HamOnt
Young and old, it'll be a fun way to spend the PA Day afternoon singing along to his classics.
events.hpl.ca/event/15140159 #HamOnt
Kiddos stopped into Central Monday night and wore cute Dogman masks before heading over to the main event!
Stay warm for PA Day fun this Friday November 21. Look what's happening throughout the day at www.hpl.ca/guide
🌟Newly-added!
Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-Long
Central Library, 1-2pm
Stay warm for PA Day fun this Friday November 21. Look what's happening throughout the day at www.hpl.ca/guide
🌟Newly-added!
Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-Long
Central Library, 1-2pm
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Kiddos stopped into Central Monday night and wore cute Dogman masks before heading over to the main event!
Stay warm for PA Day fun this Friday November 21. Look what's happening throughout the day at www.hpl.ca/guide
🌟Newly-added!
Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-Long
Central Library, 1-2pm
Stay warm for PA Day fun this Friday November 21. Look what's happening throughout the day at www.hpl.ca/guide
🌟Newly-added!
Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-Long
Central Library, 1-2pm
Fa-la-la-la-la into Holiday Concerts this festive season!
Arrive early for this Friday's annual Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet (as it's PA Day!).
While quantities last, we'll be giving away candy canes. Thank you to Karma Candy for generously providing these. tinyurl.com/39xybzw3
Arrive early for this Friday's annual Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet (as it's PA Day!).
While quantities last, we'll be giving away candy canes. Thank you to Karma Candy for generously providing these. tinyurl.com/39xybzw3
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Fa-la-la-la-la into Holiday Concerts this festive season!
Arrive early for this Friday's annual Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet (as it's PA Day!).
While quantities last, we'll be giving away candy canes. Thank you to Karma Candy for generously providing these. tinyurl.com/39xybzw3
Arrive early for this Friday's annual Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet (as it's PA Day!).
While quantities last, we'll be giving away candy canes. Thank you to Karma Candy for generously providing these. tinyurl.com/39xybzw3
Kindness has no season.
Select HPL Branches are drop-off locations for The Shoebox Project #HamOnt Chapter.
Donations are being accepted until December 12.
For more info on how to make the perfect Shoebox Gift, visit:
www.shoeboxproject.ca/how-to-make-...
www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/ham...
Select HPL Branches are drop-off locations for The Shoebox Project #HamOnt Chapter.
Donations are being accepted until December 12.
For more info on how to make the perfect Shoebox Gift, visit:
www.shoeboxproject.ca/how-to-make-...
www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/ham...
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Kindness has no season.
Select HPL Branches are drop-off locations for The Shoebox Project #HamOnt Chapter.
Donations are being accepted until December 12.
For more info on how to make the perfect Shoebox Gift, visit:
www.shoeboxproject.ca/how-to-make-...
www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/ham...
Select HPL Branches are drop-off locations for The Shoebox Project #HamOnt Chapter.
Donations are being accepted until December 12.
For more info on how to make the perfect Shoebox Gift, visit:
www.shoeboxproject.ca/how-to-make-...
www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/ham...
Celebrate Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey coming to #HamOnt this Monday, November 17 at 6:30pm at FirstOntario Concert Hall!
Read comics, watch the Dog Man movie, discover new characters and create a superhero by borrowing through our HPL collections.
tinyurl.com/4tbkwfva
Read comics, watch the Dog Man movie, discover new characters and create a superhero by borrowing through our HPL collections.
tinyurl.com/4tbkwfva
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Celebrate Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey coming to #HamOnt this Monday, November 17 at 6:30pm at FirstOntario Concert Hall!
Read comics, watch the Dog Man movie, discover new characters and create a superhero by borrowing through our HPL collections.
tinyurl.com/4tbkwfva
Read comics, watch the Dog Man movie, discover new characters and create a superhero by borrowing through our HPL collections.
tinyurl.com/4tbkwfva
Looking for a new career move? HPL is hiring for a Procurement Specialist role, which will assist with the financial operations. Submissions are being accepted on or before Thursday, November 27.
Full details can be found at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #hiring #libraries
Full details can be found at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #hiring #libraries
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Looking for a new career move? HPL is hiring for a Procurement Specialist role, which will assist with the financial operations. Submissions are being accepted on or before Thursday, November 27.
Full details can be found at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #hiring #libraries
Full details can be found at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #hiring #libraries
It won't be a late night, promise!
But Mike, Andrew, Joe, Mike and Ryan of Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up Band will keep you rocking through tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎼🎤
They'll be playing pop rock classics and original songs, and you'll get to hear new music.
events.hpl.ca/event/14770340
But Mike, Andrew, Joe, Mike and Ryan of Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up Band will keep you rocking through tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎼🎤
They'll be playing pop rock classics and original songs, and you'll get to hear new music.
events.hpl.ca/event/14770340
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It won't be a late night, promise!
But Mike, Andrew, Joe, Mike and Ryan of Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up Band will keep you rocking through tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎼🎤
They'll be playing pop rock classics and original songs, and you'll get to hear new music.
events.hpl.ca/event/14770340
But Mike, Andrew, Joe, Mike and Ryan of Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up Band will keep you rocking through tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎼🎤
They'll be playing pop rock classics and original songs, and you'll get to hear new music.
events.hpl.ca/event/14770340
You got that right, Yerim! Books CAN take you anywhere. 📚
Pick up this inspirational bookmark this month at any HPL location and be reminded that #reading can take your imagination anywhere.
www.hpl.ca/bookmark-contest
#HamOnt #literacy #libraries
Pick up this inspirational bookmark this month at any HPL location and be reminded that #reading can take your imagination anywhere.
www.hpl.ca/bookmark-contest
#HamOnt #literacy #libraries
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
You got that right, Yerim! Books CAN take you anywhere. 📚
Pick up this inspirational bookmark this month at any HPL location and be reminded that #reading can take your imagination anywhere.
www.hpl.ca/bookmark-contest
#HamOnt #literacy #libraries
Pick up this inspirational bookmark this month at any HPL location and be reminded that #reading can take your imagination anywhere.
www.hpl.ca/bookmark-contest
#HamOnt #literacy #libraries
Due to the Stonehenge special program, the 4th Floor at Central Library is closed from 5-8pm TONIGHT, Thursday, November 13.
Floors 1-3 have study and workspaces. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt
Floors 1-3 have study and workspaces. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Due to the Stonehenge special program, the 4th Floor at Central Library is closed from 5-8pm TONIGHT, Thursday, November 13.
Floors 1-3 have study and workspaces. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt
Floors 1-3 have study and workspaces. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt
Transgender Awareness Week runs from November 13-19.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20.
These dates bring attention to the trans community through education, shared stories and experiences, and advocacy.
Browse our HPL collections to learn more.
hpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20.
These dates bring attention to the trans community through education, shared stories and experiences, and advocacy.
Browse our HPL collections to learn more.
hpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Transgender Awareness Week runs from November 13-19.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20.
These dates bring attention to the trans community through education, shared stories and experiences, and advocacy.
Browse our HPL collections to learn more.
hpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20.
These dates bring attention to the trans community through education, shared stories and experiences, and advocacy.
Browse our HPL collections to learn more.
hpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Listen to McMaster Institute for Research on Aging experts as they share ways to stay healthy and engaged in #olderadult activities.
Bites and Insights series starts with Prevent Falls and Maintain Mobility on November 27, 10:30am at Central.
Bring friends and register: events.hpl.ca/event/14170767
Bites and Insights series starts with Prevent Falls and Maintain Mobility on November 27, 10:30am at Central.
Bring friends and register: events.hpl.ca/event/14170767
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Listen to McMaster Institute for Research on Aging experts as they share ways to stay healthy and engaged in #olderadult activities.
Bites and Insights series starts with Prevent Falls and Maintain Mobility on November 27, 10:30am at Central.
Bring friends and register: events.hpl.ca/event/14170767
Bites and Insights series starts with Prevent Falls and Maintain Mobility on November 27, 10:30am at Central.
Bring friends and register: events.hpl.ca/event/14170767
Join amateur astronomer JoAnn Salci of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Club at the Concession Branch TOMORROW, Thursday, November 13 at 10am. Learn how a pair of simple binoculars can help you access the night skies. 🌙🌟
Register at events.hpl.ca/event/14770791 #HamOnt
Register at events.hpl.ca/event/14770791 #HamOnt
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join amateur astronomer JoAnn Salci of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Club at the Concession Branch TOMORROW, Thursday, November 13 at 10am. Learn how a pair of simple binoculars can help you access the night skies. 🌙🌟
Register at events.hpl.ca/event/14770791 #HamOnt
Register at events.hpl.ca/event/14770791 #HamOnt
Lord Cultural Resources, consultant group assisting with the redevelopment of the Discovery Centre and Design Study will be at the Hamilton Farmers' Market taking questions and ideas about the future of the site. Stop by this Saturday, November 15 from 10am-2pm. www.hpl.ca/discovery-centre #HamOnt
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lord Cultural Resources, consultant group assisting with the redevelopment of the Discovery Centre and Design Study will be at the Hamilton Farmers' Market taking questions and ideas about the future of the site. Stop by this Saturday, November 15 from 10am-2pm. www.hpl.ca/discovery-centre #HamOnt
Lest we forget.
Local bagpiper Private Paul Officer performed at Central Library this morning, honouring the sacrifices made by those who came before us and fought for our freedoms, and for those who continue to serve and protect Canada.
www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt
Local bagpiper Private Paul Officer performed at Central Library this morning, honouring the sacrifices made by those who came before us and fought for our freedoms, and for those who continue to serve and protect Canada.
www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Lest we forget.
Local bagpiper Private Paul Officer performed at Central Library this morning, honouring the sacrifices made by those who came before us and fought for our freedoms, and for those who continue to serve and protect Canada.
www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt
Local bagpiper Private Paul Officer performed at Central Library this morning, honouring the sacrifices made by those who came before us and fought for our freedoms, and for those who continue to serve and protect Canada.
www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt