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/3mun7x2fvjc22During the month of September, visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for Bookmobile schedule modifications and updates. #HamOnt #BooksOnWheels #Reading03 Sep 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun7x2fvjc22https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mun3sy7imc2fDue to a fence replacement, the parking lot of Kenilworth Branch is not available from Monday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 9. The drop box will remain open for your library material returns. Nearby street parking and an HSR route stop is available. www.hpl.ca/kenilworth #HamOnt03 Sep 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun3sy7imc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mumvu2jo5s2fLooking for your kids to learn another language? Come Mondays, starting September 14 to Kenilworth (5-6:30pm) for Spanish Books Out Loud. It's a great after-school program for children ages 6-12 to explore #Spanish-language books while meeting new friends. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Libraries03 Sep 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumvu2jo5s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mummu65imk2gIryna, Valentyn, Oleh and Yuliya of the Two Families Band return for tomorrow's first Noon Hour Concert 🎶 of September! Be enlightened by their ethnic music including Ukrainian and Russian folk songs alongside sounds of jazz, rock and roll and blues. hpl.ca/events03 Sep 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mummu65imk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mukrba3yh22a#TeamHPL's Phuong wants you to know about the new By the Water Book Club taking place at West Harbour Branch! Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario! www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub02 Sep 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukrba3yh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mujzo3n5cs22Four new #bookmarks made by talented, local young artists are in branches now! Congratulations to winners Meera, 2, Natalie, 8, Sanvi, 11 and Kaelyn, 18 alongside several Honourable Mentions whose designs stood out from hundreds of entries received. https://hpl.ca/articles/hpl-bookmark-contest #HamOnt #Arts #Libraries02 Sep 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujzo3n5cs22https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3muibfr3l6227The Stereoruses wow'd the crowd in last Friday's Noon Hour Concert with their charismatic, sarcastic and talented ways. Their fan club also showed their support by bringing a sign to their first-time show at HPL! www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #LiveMusic #Concerts #Libraries01 Sep 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3muibfr3l6227https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3muib326y4k27MakerFest returns Saturday, November 14, 10am-3pm at Central Library! 🎉 If you are a local #DIY #Maker, our vendor application is now open until October 1st. Interested? Complete the online form and tell us why you'd be a great fit. https://tinyurl.com/hplmakerfest2026 #HamOnt #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurs01 Sep 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3muib326y4k27https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3muhhavk2dc2g#TestimonialTuesday from a grateful mom for her little guy, Luka completing HPL's 1000 Books to Read Before Kindergarten. "I just wanted to say thanks for this reading program! We loved reading our books, we just finished our 1000th one and we are headed to JK in September!!" - Megan, Turner Park01 Sep 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhhavk2dc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mufmeeu2dc2zService Update Due to the glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close early this coming Thursday, September 3 at 1pm. Regular hours with limited services are expected to return on Friday, September 4. hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt31 Aug 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufmeeu2dc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mufg5k62q227All Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6, and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca for your long weekend library needs. #HamOnt31 Aug 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufg5k62q227https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu66kdreic2mAre you pursuing a career in #IT? HPL is looking for a temporary (for a period of up to six months) Digital Technology Assistant. Applications can be emailed directly to recruit@hpl.ca before Thursday, September 3. For more details about the posting, visit www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt #JobSearch #Hiring28 Aug 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu66kdreic2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu62zkl6z22mHopefully you got a glimpse of the special insert, Made in Hamilton: The Glen Faulman Collection in yesterday's @thespec1846.bsky.social You'll spot vintage photos sourced by HPL's Local History and Archives department. Visit exhibit until January 3, 2027 @theagh.bsky.social #HamOnt #HamOntHistory28 Aug 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu62zkl6z22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu5ucpvj3k2lBe there for our new West Harbour Branch's FIRST #authorevent with Louis Busch to discuss his new book, 'Carry Your Heart'. Dr. Savage Bear of Indigenous Studies @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social will be moderating. Register at www.hpl.ca/events to save your seat on September 16 at 6:30 pm. #HamOnt28 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5ucpvj3k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu5i3zet2k2oFrom 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available this Sunday, August 30, due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience. #HamOnt28 Aug 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5i3zet2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu3ck7bkqc27#TeamHPL's Scout welcomes you to "Get your party hats 🎉 on to celebrate Central Library's new Children's Area this Saturday (August 29) from 11am-1pm!" 🎉 Family Storytime will start the day at 10-10:30am and then fun festivities kick off at 11am. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt27 Aug 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3ck7bkqc27https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu32uj23y22hRecently formed #HamOnt-based collective, The Stereosauruses, make their first Noon Hour Concert appearance together tomorrow (August 28) at Central Library! Darcy (Vocals/Keys), Diana (Vocals/Drums), Sean (Bass) and Russ (Guitar) will play originals and classics. events.hpl.ca/event/1667631427 Aug 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu32uj23y22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtz4omiqok2xLooking for a part-time role this Fall? HPL is hiring for a Library Page for the Ancaster and Lynden Branches. If you know someone who may be interested, submissions can be emailed directly to recruit@hpl.ca or dropped off at either Branch before Wednesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt26 Aug 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtz4omiqok2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtynwgyjw22lService Update: Starting tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, Concession Branch will temporarily reopen to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused.  Stay tuned for more updates coming in mid-September. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt26 Aug 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtynwgyjw22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtyfj4xrhs2l#TeamHPL's Brett captured this sweet moment of her little friend Fox with Veronica after attending a recent Storytime at Locke Branch. Fox was thrilled hanging out with HPL's puppet Scout especially wearing a fox-themed t-shirt. Search Storytimes at www.hpl.ca/storytime26 Aug 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyfj4xrhs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtvwlva2jc2mWith successful opening of the West Harbour Branch, HPL's Bookmobile last visit to Discovery Centre will be Saturday, September 5. Starting Saturday, September 12, the following two sites will have new schedule changes. Rockton: 3-3:30pm Millgrove: 4-4:30pm hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt25 Aug 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvwlva2jc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mttofhi5c22x🎨🍰 Next time you're at HPL's Barton Branch, treat your eyes to something sweet! 🍰 Check out the colourful new #art #exhibit created by young members of The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Summer Camp run by The Akwe:Go and Healthy Kids' Program Coordinators. www.hpl.ca/barton #HamOnt #ArtsByKids24 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttofhi5c22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mttifjnnts2gDue to Staff training, Turner Park Branch will close from Noon to 1 pm on Wednesday September 2. Please keep this in mind and feel free to visit Mount Hope or Terryberry Branches for your library needs instead. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt24 Aug 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttifjnnts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mthhik6qo22yFor nearly 30 years, pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels has been sharing the gift of timeless music with audiences. Come watch his first Noon Hour Concert performance ever at Central Library this Friday (August 21) in the Hamilton Room. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #LiveMusic #Concerts #Music19 Aug 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthhik6qo22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mth2j7wnw22yTerryberry and Sherwood Branches are both honoured to be recipients of 2026 Trillium Awards for their gardens! A heartfelt thank you to Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society for the care, expertise, and passion they have brought to our Terryberry garden. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt #LibrariesTransform19 Aug 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth2j7wnw22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtgvomjels2mRing the Bell! The Legends of #Wrestling are making their way to #HamOnt! Early bird pricing ends soon, so get your tickets while you can at hamiltoncomiccon.com. Come craft with #TeamHPL in the Kids Zone area on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.19 Aug 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgvomjels2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mteylw7a6k2lInterested in cinematic writing? Learn techniques such as montage, zoom, close-ups, crossing-cutting and more creative exercises. Registration opens this coming Monday, August 24 at 9am for a Writing Workshop with our Hamilton Reads author, @cousinvinnhy.bsky.social events.hpl.ca/event/1704648918 Aug 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteylw7a6k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtebwouybs2aSushi anyone? Bring your besties and spend an afternoon learning how to play these two party board games, Telestrations and Sushi Go with #TeamHPL Stop in at Sherwood Branch this Thursday, August 20 from 3-4pm to show off your friendly competitive sides. events.hpl.ca/event/1664589718 Aug 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtebwouybs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtby76ssbc2tIt was a beautiful day celebrating HPL's new West Harbour Branch by the waterfront Saturday afternoon! #HamOnt community came out for Indigenous Opening Ceremony and to take in the new space filled with Indigenous-focused collections, exhibits and spectacular lakefront views. hpl.ca/west-harbour17 Aug 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtby76ssbc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtbt2d3tck2tSummer ☀️ isn't over! There's still time to come check out the Valley Park @hamontbikeshare.bsky.social Hub before Labour Day. Take a ride 🚲 as #TeamHPL's Mascot Scout did recently, exploring local trails! 🌳 In partnership with @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and Hamilton Sustainable Mobility. #HamOnt17 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:7htjsqavdold44txmaex3ful/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbt2d3tck2t