Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover.https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzm3a7adas23Genealogy Club is Back! 🎉🕰️🎉 Join #TeamHPL and professional genealogist Kaye, for weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy sessions at Central in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. Thursday, November 12, 2-3pm Wednesday, November 18, 2-3pm Thursday, November 26, 6-7pm www.hpl.ca/genealogy-club06 Nov 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzm3a7adas23https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzlr6sxrfo27Have you ever wanted to work in Library land? HPL is hiring for a part-time Library Page at Westdale and Locke Branches. Browse the job posting for more details at www.hpl.ca/jobs. Applications can be sent directly to recruit@hpl.ca or dropped off at either location before Thursday, November 12. 05 Nov 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzlr6sxrfo27https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzkzpsfg6l23Trevor, Lawr, Mark and J.J of Wreckless Harbour return for Central's Noon Hour Concert tomorrow! #HamOnt-based #indie #folk band's sound includes rotating mix of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass, drawing on the storytelling traditions of classic folk. https://events.hpl.ca/event/1769444705 Nov 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzkzpsfg6l23https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzishb5twg2wIt's drawing near - 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. https://events.hpl.ca/event/1743866304 Nov 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzishb5twg2whttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mziiffmhie2wIt'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. https://ireadcanadian.com/day/ #HamOnt #Library #LibraryLife #Libraries Ontario Library Association04 Nov 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mziiffmhie2whttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzfyrxlqos23Do 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 #RepairCafé (November 7) at Red Hill Branch from 1-4pm. https://events.hpl.ca/event/17543332 #HamOnt #DIY03 Nov 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfyrxlqos23https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzejthvo3d2c#TeamHPL had a s-book-tacular time on Saturday celebrating #Halloween2026! 🎃👻 #HamOnt #LibraryFun #LibraryLife #Librarians #Libraries03 Nov 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzejthvo3d2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mze7s6m6qw2bHamilton Tiger-Cats Pigskin Pete, Stripes and the Dance and Cheer team marched their way from Hamilton Farmers' Market to the 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 outing! 02 Nov 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mze7s6m6qw2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzdrjf4vd62xBeep, Beep ... #TeamHPL's Taras wants you to know that Bookmobile has schedule modifications throughout the month of November. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for continual updates. #HamOnt #BooksOnWheels #LibraryLife #Libraries02 Nov 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdrjf4vd62xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzdhhjt2a52aNovember 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. https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/emergency-services/fire-department/fire-prevention/smoke-alarms-carbon-monoxide02 Nov 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdhhjt2a52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mzbbvtp4vc2cNovember is Remembrance Month. On Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, all HPL Branches and Bookmobile sites will observe a moment of silence at 11am to remember and honour the sacrifices of the brave men and women that served Canada and who continue to serve today. www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month01 Nov 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbbvtp4vc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz6o3nvdhz2bAfter all 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! 🕑 It's also a good time to switch out your batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.31 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6o3nvdhz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz6e2aeit72fFlashbacks 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.31 Oct 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6e2aeit72fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz4kzx2cgi2aLearn 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. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Archives 30 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4kzx2cgi2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mz3spjetl62bIt'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 twenty-eight local #DIY #maker vendors. Find the full listing at www.hpl.ca/makerfest30 Oct 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3spjetl62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzmcfhkzu2wA 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. Register your fellow #mystery lovers for next Friday, November 6, 6:30pm at Central. https://events.hpl.ca/event/1754331929 Oct 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzmcfhkzu2whttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myzcakjgec2iThis year's #HamIltonDay is a Halloween edition and runs until Sunday! Visit your local shops to stock up on Halloween goodies and décor before Saturday and/or pick up great deals in supporting small businesses. There's lots to explore and try in #HamOnt! www.hamiltonday.ca29 Oct 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzcakjgec2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myxm673ezc2uCelebrate International Inuit Day (Nov 7) with HPL and @brockuniversity.bsky.social's Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre for an interactive presentation. 📍 Central Library (55 York Blvd.) - 4th Floor 📆 Thursday, November 5, 12-2pm 🎫 www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Library28 Oct 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxm673ezc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mywzeni7k423Do 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: www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities #HamOnt 28 Oct 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywzeni7k423https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mywqwxtkoi2bKiddos had a great Moth Rave with #TeamHPL at Monday's recent 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 generously donated by Rotary Club of Waterdown.28 Oct 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywqwxtkoi2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myuzmwl45j23Starting 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.27 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myuzmwl45j23https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myubcqhykq2fTurner 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. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Crafting #Halloween2026 #Libraries27 Oct 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myubcqhykq2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myshfzjpxk2gAlice, 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. #HamOnt26 Oct 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myshfzjpxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myroe26xi623#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 www.hamilton.ca/elections for locations, times and more important information. 26 Oct 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myroe26xi623https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mynbjskph52b“A message of good luck to you this joyous HALLOWEEN.” View and discuss #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. https://events.hpl.ca/event/1769138024 Oct 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynbjskph52bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mymu4nokmk2jHamilton Zineposium celebrates zines and zine culture in #HamOnt on November 7! Browse, buy or trade, and print and create with #zinesters #artists #illustrators and #writers. Zine your way over to Central Library on Saturday, November 7 from 11am to 4pm. https://events.hpl.ca/event/1742612624 Oct 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymu4nokmk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mykxrs6bkj2xAre you looking for a part-time role to suit your schedule? HPL is hiring for the following roles: Part-time Cleaner - before October 29 Library Page (Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches) - before October 30 Information Clerk Call-in - before November 5 www.hpl.ca/jobs23 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykxrs6bkj2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myihckinib2oEveryone 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 at two locations. www.hpl.ca/events22 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myihckinib2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3myhop7xs572cHailing from Montreal, Coco Rose makes its debut at tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎶 Since 2022, the group has been blending funk and pop for its audiences and has played at major festivals including Montreal Jazz Festival. https://events.hpl.ca/event/17079556 Sponsored by Hamilton Musicians' Guild.22 Oct 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhop7xs572chttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mycorsa2ec2xDue 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.20 Oct 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycorsa2ec2x