Hamilton PL

A Heat Warning starts tomorrow July 24, 2025. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Branches are Cool Places during our open service hours. hpl.ca/hours Stay hydrated and cool, #HamOnt.

Na Ang Fiesta! Look for #TeamHPL and the Bookmobile @hamiltonfiesta today from 11am until 4pm at #HamOnt's Bayfront to celebrate Filipino Heritage. Pack your HPL library card (or sign up for one free!) and dance over to borrow some of these titles. hpl.ca/events

We’re also grateful to our community partners @ymcahbb, @hamiltonlibrary @bgchamhal, Munar Learning Centre, strategic partner @mcmasteru, and current program funder @HamCommFdn for helping us build futures one workshop at a time🚀❤️

Arrive early this coming Monday July 28 (6:30pm) as Golden Feather rounds out the Pier 8 Summer Concert Series! Bring your own chair or blanket and snacks to listen to the inspired sounds of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers while taking in #HamOnt lakefront views.

Some Bookmobile visits are modified next week. Service is expected to resume the following week. Please visit hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates and cancellations. We apologize for the inconvenience. Bookmobile is also off the road on Civic Holiday Monday, August 4. #HamOnt

In from Nashville @Danielle_Todd performs #newmusic in tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert at Central Library. Todd has made a familiar name for herself in Ontario's music scene and as far away as Australia with her formula of pop/soul, rock and classic country. events.hpl.ca/event/13786649

"I Spy something green and square ..." Brothers Karam and Qais stopped by Turner Park Branch to sign up for @TDSRC_CLETD and try their hands at completing the Minecraft-inspired I Spy Cube Display. Stop in this summer and play along too! hpl.ca/turner-park

Join #Indigenous educator Jim Adams at the Dundas Branch on Friday, August 8 at 2pm to sample refreshing summer teas and learn the stories behind them. Register your free spot at events.hpl.ca/event/13793527 Pictured are scenes from a recent program at the Westdale Branch.

Looking for your next #summer #read, #HamOnt? From romance to mystery to self-help, you can find it in our Staff-curated collection lists in our HPL catalogue. Start borrowing the print, eBook or Audiobook copies with your HPL library card.

Looking for your next #summer #read, #HamOnt? From romance to mystery to self-help, you can find it in our Staff-curated collection lists. tinyurl.com/5ah3dp3j

Funny seeing you here, sly fox in this new, bright and beautiful #mural near the Central Library! Learn more about #foxes and #nature as part of this year's @TDSRC_CLETD summer reading choices. hpl.ca/src #HamOnt

HPL is hiring! Submissions for a Library Page role at the Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches are now being accepted until Thursday, July 24. Full details at hpl.ca/jobs.

#HamOnt-based Alfie Smith takes Central Library's Living Room by storm with his blues/folk/roots flavour in tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! He'll be performing new songs (and fan faves) from his eighth album, Every Rome Needs A Nero. events.hpl.ca/event/13780083 #HamOnt #livemusic

It was another awesome concert at Pier 8 with Behind the Woodpile and special guest Carrie Clark on Monday night! Despite the extended heat warning, over 180 #HamOnt residents cooled off listening to the band's original tunes including one about local legend Jackie Washington.

Do you have littles registered for Kindergarten this September? Bring them to Get Ready for Kindergarten programs this summer. They'll learn songs, crafts and more with #TeamHPL ahead of their very first day of school. Visit hpl.ca/events for July and August dates.

Free Day Use of @ontarioparks this Friday, July 18! In support of Healthy Park, Healthy People #HPHP, visitors can connect with #nature and outdoor activities and events! Visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain a free daily vehicle permit in advance. ontarioparks.ca/hphp

Looking for a part-time role? We're hiring for a Library Page to work at the Concession and Sherwood Branches. Please submit your application to [email protected] or drop off your resume at either location before this Friday, July 18. Full details at hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt

Indigenous storytelling programs continue at the Concession Branch with Indigenous leader Jim Adams. Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30pm: events.hpl.ca/event/13584987 Registration is required, but drop-ins are also welcome! #HamOnt #Indigenous #IndigenousHistory

A Heat Warning starts today, Friday, July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. hamilton.ca/heat All HPL Branches are Cool Places during open service hours. hpl.ca/hours Stay hydrated, #HamOnt!

Central Library's 4th Floor is hosting Steel Town Love Festival tomorrow, Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for Members to use as study and work spaces instead. hpl.ca/central #HamOnt