Hamilton Public Library

10/24/2026

“A message of good luck to you this joyous HALLOWEEN.”

View and discuss ephemera and photographs with Local History and Archives Staff this Tuesday when the Out of the Vault series returns.

With Out of the Vault: Halloween 👻 edition, you can browse selected material from the vaults that help tell the story of the area and its peoples. From to artworks, this program offers a deeper look into our fascinating and diverse Local History and Archives collection.

Drop in on October 27 from 10am-11am to the new West Harbour Branch for this treat.
https://events.hpl.ca/event/17691380

10/24/2026

Hamilton Zineposium celebrates zines and zine culture in on November 7!

A zine is a do-it-yourself independently published mini magazine that features artwork, writing or a combination of the two. Browse, buy or trade, and print and create with and .

Zine your way over to Central Library on Saturday, November 7 from 11am to 4pm.
https://events.hpl.ca/event/17426126

10/23/2026

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); you may drop off your resume at either location
- Information Clerk Call-in

Submissions can be sent directly to [email protected] before their deadlines.

For more details about each position, visit www.hpl.ca/jobs

10/23/2026

Take a break this upcoming PA Day and Election Day (Monday, October 26) to listen to the talented students from the Hamilton Suzuki School of Music! 🎻🎹

Head in before or after you vote for their 3:30pm performance start at Binbrook Branch! 🎶
https://events.hpl.ca/event/17142968

10/22/2026

Vintage Noise brought the retro energy 🎶 to Central's 4th Floor in last Friday's Noon Hour Concert!

In honour of , the band played classics by Eva Cassidy, Nancy Sinatra, Jully Black and by the legendary Tina Turner.

10/22/2026

Everyone had so much fun making 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!

's Stella, Sarah, and Hanna also came prepped with their own creations!

Meanwhile, kiddos reached for the skies and caught the vibes in Concession Branch's Moth Rave 🦋 on Saturday afternoon.

Fly in on this PA Day (Monday, October 26) for more moth-themed events at these two locations.
www.hpl.ca/events

Sherwood Branch
Moth Rave, 11am-Noon

Waterdown Branch
Moth Rave, 1-2pm
Green Screen Fun with moth-themed backgrounds, 1:30-3pm

10/22/2026

Hailing 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. The band has released two EPs and completed several tours across Quebec and Ontario, playing at major festivals in Québec, including Festivoix and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Head up to the 4th Floor to listen to their distinct sound.
https://events.hpl.ca/event/17079556

Generously sponsored by Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

10/21/2026

On tomorrow at City Hall from 4-5pm!
For more details, visit hamilton.ca/hateprevention

Hate has no place in Hamilton. Knowing what to do can make a difference.

Join residents and community partners on Oct. 22 from 4-5pm at City Hall as we launch a new campaign focused on hate prevention and response.

Learn more: hamilton.ca/HatePrevention

Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council

10/21/2026

Happy Birthday to our branches celebrating anniversaries this year! 📚🎉🍩

Greensville - 5 years
Parkdale - 5 years
Carlisle - 55 years
Binbrook - 60 years
Lynden - 60 years
Mount Hope - 60 years
Saltfleet - 60 years
Sherwood - 60 years
Waterdown - 60 years

Bookmobile is also celebrating its 70th anniversary. 🎉 Hop on to enter a raffle for your chance to win HPL swag.

Stop in this week to sign their birthday cards and send birthday wishes our way! 🎂

Treats (while supplies last) provided by Darling Donuts.