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Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover.

 Hamilton, Ontario
Based in Canada
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Joined January 2012
It's Indigenous Veterans day. Today we honour their sacrifices and services made to our nation, and recognize those that continue to serve. Watch and learn about their contributions, memorials and more at veterans.gc.ca/en/remembranc…
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View and discuss archival copies of In Flander's Fields by John McCrae as well as an assortment of soldiers' handbooks from the First and Second World Wars. Attend on November 10 (10-11am) at West Harbour for a special #RemembranceDay Out of the Vault. hpl.ca/events
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Genealogy Club is Back! 🎉🕰️🎉 Join #TeamHPL and professional genealogist, Kaye, for weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy sessions at Central Library. Thursday, November 12, 2-3pm Wednesday, November 18, 2-3pm Thursday, November 26, 6-7pm hpl.ca/genealogy-club #HamOnt #Research
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Looking to work in Library land? HPL is hiring for a part-time Library Page at Westdale and Locke. Browse for more details at hpl.ca/jobs. Applications can be sent directly to recruit@hpl.ca or dropped off at either location before Thursday, November 12.
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Trevor, Lawr, Mark and J.J of Wreckless Harbour return for Central's Noon Hour Concert tomorrow! #HamOnt-based #indie band's sound includes rotating mix of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass, drawing on the storytelling traditions of classic folk. events.hpl.ca/event/17694447
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Celebrate Hamilton Reads finale with Vinh Nguyen! 🎉🎉 Nguyen will be joined with Kim Echlin to discuss The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse. Bring a fellow book lover and register to attend on Wednesday, November 25, 6–7:30pm at West Harbour Branch. #HamOnt events.hpl.ca/event/17438663
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It's #IReadCanadianDay! 📚🎉📚 From #reading beloved classics to choosing modern titles from #Canadian #authors #writers and #illustrators, there's so many choices to add to your lists and shelves. ireadcanadian.com/day/ #HamOnt #LibraryLife #Library #Libraries
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Do you have small broken kitchen appliances like a blender, toaster or kettle that need repairing? Or clothing that needs to be mended or hemmed? Register and bring them to this Saturday's Repair Café (November 7) at Red Hill Branch from 1-4pm. #HamOnt events.hpl.ca/event/17543332
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#TeamHPL had a s-book-tacular time on Saturday celebrating #Halloween2026! 🎃👻 #HamOnt #Halloween #LibraryFun #LibraryLife #Librarians #Libraries
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@Ticats Pigskin Pete, Stripes and Dance and Cheer team marched their way from Hamilton Farmers' Market to Children's Area at Central as part of Saturday's Halloween Parade! 🎃 Families followed along taking photos and doing spooky activities together making it a memorable time!
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Beep, Beep ... #TeamHPL's Taras wants you to know that Bookmobile has schedule modifications throughout the month of November. Visit hpl.ca/bookmobile for continual updates. #HamOnt #BooksOnWheels #LibraryLife #Libraries
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November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. It is invisible, odourless and deadly and can build up inside a home when fuel-burning appliances are not working properly. hamilton.ca/home-neighbourho… #HamOnt #COAwarenessWeek #StrongForYou @HamiltonFireDep
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November is Remembrance Month. On Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, all HPL Branches and Bookmobile sites will observe a moment of silence at 11am to honour the sacrifices of the brave men and women that served Canada and who continue to serve. hpl.ca/remembrance-month
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After the Halloween fun, don't forget to turn your appliance and wall clocks back an hour before you head to bed. Boo to earlier darker evenings but the upside, we gain an extra hour of sleep! 🕑 Good time to also swap out batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Flashbacks from Halloweens 👻 past! Happy Halloween from #TeamHPL! 🎃 Stay safe tonight. Motorists, drive slow to keep an eye out for trick or treaters young and old as they roam different neighbourhoods and parties.
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Learn about old recipes and #HamOntHistory! View and discuss an assortment of #vintage #cookbooks with Local History and Archives Staff for the next Out of the Vaults edition. Drop in this Tuesday, November 3, 10-11am to the new West Harbour Branch. hpl.ca/events
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It's back! The 2nd annual Makerfest returns to Central on Saturday, November 14, 10am–3pm. Get there and support #local #smallbusinesses! Try hands-on workshops, explore live demos and shop unique creations from local #HamOnt #DIY #maker vendors. hpl.ca/makerfest
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A rare Friday night #authortalk! Join bestselling #author Lucy Foley for a live reading about her book, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, with mystery novelist Uzma Jalaluddin. Bring your fellow mystery lovers for next Friday November 6, 6:30pm at Central. events.hpl.ca/event/17543319
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This year's #HamIltonDay is a Halloween edition and runs until Sunday! Visit your local shops to stock up on Halloween goodies and decor before Saturday and/or pick up great deals in supporting small businesses. There's lots to explore and try in #HamOnt! hamiltonday.ca
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Celebrate International Inuit Day (Nov 7) with HPL and Brock University's Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre for an interactive presentation. 📍 Central Library (55 York Blvd.) - 4th Floor 📆 Thursday, November 5, 12PM - 2PM 🎫 hpl.libnet.info/event/175441…
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Do you have #teens looking for #highschool #volunteer hours? HPL is looking for Lit Leaders 📚 this Fall! This new six-week program allows #teens to gain two volunteer hours at each session from November 5 to December 10 (Thursdays, 5-7pm). Apply online: hpl.ca/lit-leaders
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Kiddos had a great Moth Rave with #TeamHPL at Monday's PA Day. They made moth headbands, learned a little about static electricity in #pollination (moths are very important pollinators!), and then danced their sillies out! New LED table was donated by Rotary Club of Waterdown.
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Starting this week, you'll be seeing new Remembrance Day Wreaths at our 24 Branches and on our two Bookmobiles crocheted by our knitting groups and #TeamHPL. Lynda J., crocheted well over 100 poppies over the last ten months contributing to the new design.
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Turner Park hosted a Haunted Terrorium program yesterday morning just in time for this spooky week. Registration is now open for more holiday-themed Craft at HPL programming being offered in November and December. hpl.ca/events
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Alice, Elizabeth, Leonara, Livvie, Rafi and Rocco spent their PA Day morning at Central as Chief Librarians for a Day! 📚🎉🎈 They were the six lucky Summer Reading Club winners who got to tour our different library departments and meet our CEO and Chief Librarian, Paul Takala.
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#HamOnt, it's Election Day! 🗳️ If you haven't voted yet, get out there today and make your vote count. Voters can cast their ballot at any voting location in their ward. Visit hamilton.ca/elections for locations, times and more important information.
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“A message of good luck to you this joyous HALLOWEEN.” Browse #Halloween ephemera and photographs with Local History and Archives Staff this Tuesday when the Out of the Vault series returns. Drop in October 27 at 10am to West Harbour for this treat. events.hpl.ca/event/17691380
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Hamilton Zineposium celebrates #zines and #zineculture in #HamOnt on November 7! Browse, buy or trade, print and create with #zinesters #artists #illustrators and #writers. Zine your way over to Central Library on Saturday, November 7 from 11am to 4pm. events.hpl.ca/event/17426126
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Are you looking for a part-time role to suit your schedule? HPL is hiring for the following roles: - Part-time Cleaner - Library Page (Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches) - Information Clerk Call-in For more details, visit hpl.ca/jobs
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Everyone had so much fun making #moth headbands and using the ChompSaw to make moth wings out of cardboard at last Saturday's Make and Create: Make Your Own Moth-stumes at Waterdown Branch! Fly in on PA Day (Monday October 26) for more moth-themed events. hpl.ca/events
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Hailing from Montreal, Coco Rose makes its debut at tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎶 Since 2022, group has been blending funk and pop for audiences and has played major festivals including Montreal Jazz Festival. events.hpl.ca/event/17079556 Sponsored by Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
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Due to City maintenance, HPL's network is experiencing a power outage. Currently, there are no computers, printers, Wi-Fi, self-check, or check-out (and via the HPL App) available at this time. Please stay tuned for continual updates. #HamOnt
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Due to the main door replacement, Extended Access will not be available tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21 from 9am-5pm. The branch will open with Staff from 5 to 8pm instead. Regular service hours are expected to resume on Thursday, October 22. hpl.ca/locations/carlisle #HamOnt
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September's Waterdown Branch's Tween Book Club was filled with students making fun collages unique to them. ✂️ Bring a friend to the next one on Monday October 26, 6:30-7:30pm. This month's theme is Scary Stories just in time for Halloween! 👻🎃 hpl.ca/events
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Know your consumer rights. Brush up on the do's and don'ts of buying a new or used car so you are not stuck with a lemon or costly repairs. Register your free seats for the Tuesday, November 10 (11am-Noon) session being held at Central Library. events.hpl.ca/event/17564158
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Happy #OntarioPublicLibraryWeek from #TeamHPL! This year’s theme, Loud for Libraries, invites people across Ontario to consider what they are willing to do for #libraries in their own communities. Visit select HPL Branches to celebrate their respective anniversaries. 🎉🎈🎂
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It's #CanadianLibraryWorkersDay! Shani and Sandra are sporting their #LibraryLove through their fun wearable choices. Support your local libraries this month and as we head into #OntarioPublicLibraryWeek (October 18-24) next week! 📚 #HamOnt #LibraryLife #LibrariesTransform
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Pick up your locally-grown fresh produce, homemade jams and baked goods and stop by HPL's table at Waterdown Farmers' Market tomorrow, October 17. #TeamHPL's Anne and Hanna had so much fun last time making produce-themed buttons that they'll be bringing the button maker again.
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Have you voted yet? Media experts from @CBCHamilton @CHCHNews @TheSpec will discuss local #HamOnt issues to help you make an informed decision on Election Day. Drop in and listen to a #MunicipalElection Media Panel on Monday October 19, 6:30pm at Central. hpl.ca/events
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Step into a world of colour, creativity, and nature at the Hamilton Fall Floral Mum Show 💮starting this Saturday, October 17 until Sunday, October 25, 9am-7pm at the Gage Park Greenhouse. Children ages 0-5 are free. Greenhouse is wheelchair accessible and there's free parking.
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#HamOnt, want to hear a blend of classic rock, blues, country, soul and dance hits spanning from the 1960s-90s? Then don't miss Vintage Noise in tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert on the 4th Floor of Central Library! hpl.ca/events Sponsored by @guild_musicians @HamiltonGuild
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Seventeen days to go until #Halloween! 💀🎃 Eight Members created spooky Halloween Book Page Vases last week at Central to add frightful décor touches! hpl.ca/fright-fest
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Families were treated to Hamilton Fire Department demos and advice at the Concession and Locke Branches during last week's Fire Prevention Week! 🚒 Kiddos learned about the life-saving equipment and uniforms involved when responding to emergency calls in the #HamOnt community.
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Due to construction, Study Hall is cancelled this Thursday, October 15 at Turner Park Branch. The service will return on Monday, October 19. hpl.ca/study-halls #HamOnt
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Due to popular demand, we've added more spots to our Evelyn Dick: Did She or Didn't She? event on October 13th. The event has been moved to the 4th Floor of Central. Secure your spot today! 📍 Tuesday, October 13 | 6PM | Central Library (4th Floor) 🎟️ hpl.libnet.info/event/170790…
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Starting on Thursday, October 15, HPL's Bookmobile will visit Hamilton Children's Museum on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm (instead of Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm). Explore the newly-renovated City Museum and then hop onto the Bookmobile to pick up some Fall reads. hpl.ca/bookmobile
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Drop in and practice your ASL skills this weekend! All skill levels welcome. No registration required. 📅 American Sign Language Conversation Club 📷 Saturday, October 10 | 2pm | Central Library (2nd Floor Program Room) 📷hpl.libnet.info/event/170589… #HamOnt
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It's 10 year anniversary of Waterdown Village's annual Scarecrow Walk running until October 31! Waterdown Branch's scarecrow is inspired by R.L Stine's Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight. #TeamHPL's Laura and Sarah changed it to "The Scarecrow Walks to the Library"!
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She's a Lamb! by award-winning author Meredith Hambrock is your Hamilton Screams 2026 title 📚 Enjoy unlimited eBook and audiobook access on Libby during the month of October Join the conversation by participating in the Hamilton Screams 2026 Book Club: hpl.libnet.info/event/169655…
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Local author Joyce Grant will discuss her latest book 'This is a Library Book' with Michelle Arbuckle, executive director of Ontario Library Association on Sat, October 17! 📚 Bring a pal and register your free seats at events.hpl.ca/event/17080846 to attend from 1-2pm at Westdale.
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October 4-11 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek! 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Visit Waterdown Branch TODAY after school (4-5:30pm) for a hands-on science show featuring fun favourites such as sizzle rockets, edible water balls and strawberry DNA. Presented in Partnership with @McMasterEng events.hpl.ca/event/17601002
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Wondering about your child's speech and vocabulary? Come to the Red Hill Branch this Friday, October 9 for Music for Babies and Toddlers (11am-11:30am) and then stay to ask your questions to a Speech Language Pathologist on-site (11:30am-12:30pm). events.hpl.ca/event/16910347 #HamOnt
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Due to popular demand, HPL is expanding the Genealogy Club! Join #TeamHPL and professional genealogist, Kaye, for a weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy session at Central in Local History and Archives Reading Room. hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
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It was a packed Wentworth Room at last Tuesday's Ghost Walk Talk at Central! Members came out to hear the haunted tales about the ghosts 👻 of #HamOnt neighbourhoods and buildings. Visit hpl.ca/fright-fest to search for more frightful and spine-chilling events at HPL.
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New Sensory Backpacks - #HamOnt, we've got them! A portable collection of tools and activities designed to help kids, teens, or adults manage sensory needs, emotions and stress while away from home. Each branch has one that you may borrow while you visit. hpl.ca/sensory-backpack
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