Hamilton Public Library

Hamilton Public Library The Hamilton Public Library provides the community with the Freedom to Belong and Discover.

HPL’s mission statement is “Freedom to Discover”, which is supported by the following core values:
- Strengthening the Community
- Strengthening Individuals
- Strengthening our Organization

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We're beaming with joy that young Member, Caleb recently did his school presentation on his favourite place in the com...
06/17/2026

We're beaming with joy that young Member, Caleb recently did his school presentation on his favourite place in the community ... Red Hill Branch!!!

We're so thrilled and honoured that Caleb chose to spotlight HPL to his teacher and classmates. We look forward to seeing you on your summer break! www.hpl.ca/red-hill

It's never too late to learn new skills!Be like Haygaz who brought his tablet to Stoney Creek Branch recently and met wi...
06/17/2026

It's never too late to learn new skills!

Be like Haygaz who brought his tablet to Stoney Creek Branch recently and met with volunteer Nihar and his friend, Pranav. They explained the do's and dont's of safely using the device.

Bring your questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones this month and get one-on-one help from HPL's volunteers!

Mondays, 3:30pm, Red Hill

Tuesdays, 6pm, Turner Park (continues throughout the summer)

Wednesdays, 5pm, Waterdown

Thursdays, 3:30pm, Central (continues throughout the summer)

Practice your skills at the Central Library, this Saturday!This informal group is open to anyone who wants to learn ...
06/16/2026

Practice your skills at the Central Library, this Saturday!

This informal group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of in an and environment.

All skill levels welcome! No registration required!

📅 American Sign Language Conversation Club
📍 June 20 | 2PM | Central Library
🎟️ https://hpl.libnet.info/event/16107493

's Mel C., always loves spotting in her many reads. She found this one in her eBook reading of 'The Good Sister' by S...
06/16/2026

's Mel C., always loves spotting in her many reads. She found this one in her eBook reading of 'The Good Sister' by Sally Hepworth.

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"Janet, my old supervisor, taught me that the library belongs to everyone. The library, Janet used to say, is one of only a few places in the world that one doesn’t need to believe anything or buy anything to come inside — and it is the librarian’s job to look after all those who do."

All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service i...
06/15/2026

All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2.

Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca.

Are you looking for a full-time role? HPL is hiring for a Staff Development and Training Coordinator position.Reporting ...
06/13/2026

Are you looking for a full-time role? HPL is hiring for a Staff Development and Training Coordinator position.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and Information Service, the Coordinator will plan and implement programs ensuring that Staff have access to learning and professional development opportunities.

Resumes can be sent directly to [email protected] before Thursday, June 25. Learn more details at www.hpl.ca/jobs.

met a lot of families and familiar faces at last weekend's Imagine in the Park for their 15th anniversary! From explor...
06/13/2026

met a lot of families and familiar faces at last weekend's Imagine in the Park for their 15th anniversary! From exploring titles in the Bookmobile to playing summer games, it was a great way to spend a Saturday.

All regular Saturday Bookmobile visits are cancelled today. But you can spot Bookmobile at the Barton Annual Street Hang (BASH) at Barton and Wentworth Streets from 11am-4pm. Stop by and learn what we have in store for TD Summer Reading Club_Club de lecture d'été TD! 📚🌊🍦🎈

06/12/2026

Say hello to the Central Library's newest (unofficial) mascot, Theodore!

Lil' Theo stopped by Central yesterday while running errands and just had to check out our Living Wall. He even picked up a packet of from our 2nd floor seed library.

Your library has a lot more to offer than just books. Stop by your local branch or visit us online at www.hpl.ca to find out what's happening near you!

(Disclaimer: no chipmunks were harmed in the making of this video)

It's ! Ava, Lorena, Alexus, Ashley and Mackenzie alongside visited with sweet Ember from John Ambulance's Therapy Do...
06/12/2026

It's ! Ava, Lorena, Alexus, Ashley and Mackenzie alongside visited with sweet Ember from John Ambulance's Therapy Dog program last night at Waterdown Branch to help alleviate their stress.

Encourage your to take a "paws" from their studying and get in some canine cuddles at next week's sessions. www.hpl.ca/events

Paws the Pressure
Wednesday, June 17
Westdale Branch, 11am

Thursday, June 18
Central Library, 11am
Turner Park, 6pm

Friday, June 19
Saltfleet Branch, 11:30am

Members will be lighting up their lives with these creative candles they designed and painted yesterday with 's Nadine!...
06/12/2026

Members will be lighting up their lives with these creative candles they designed and painted yesterday with 's Nadine!

Turn to page 2 on www.hpl.ca/guide for more Craft at HPL programs throughout June.

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L8N4E4

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