Service Updates:
With the recent closure of Six Nations Public Library, HPL's Bookmobile will change its bi-weekly visits to weekly starting March 13 (10:30-11:30am).
Starting March 17, Court at Rushdale moves to bi-weekly on Tuesdays (10:30-11am), instead of Fridays. hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
HPL Library cards sure looked different back in 1966! But the one thing that hasn't changed is its access to books, providing opportunities to learn and grow.
This #vintage #Library card was found by #TeamHPL's Malcolm's neighbour. What a treasured find!
hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
Foster your little Engineer in-training with our newest Early Years Engineering #STEM Kit: Building and Stacking.
Place a hold on this one or any of our other Early Years Engineering Kits on hpl.ca/articles/ear... or view upcoming themed programs at www.hpl.ca/guide.
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy
Come support Canadian athletes in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games! ❄️
Drop in for tomorrow's Opening Ceremony Watch Party, 1:30-5pm at Central Library's Big Screen on the 1st Floor!
Cheer them on Monday to Saturday until March 14!
www.hpl.ca/winter-olympics-2026
#HamOnt #Libraries
Have you filed your #taxes yet?
Tax clinics run from March 7 until May 2, 2026. For a complete tax clinic schedule, refer to the website:
www.hpl.ca/free-tax-service
#HamOnt #Libraries #LibrariesTransform
In celebration of the fiercest of princesses of all, The Paper Bag Princess, dare to be brave and create unique crafts in honour of Robert Munsch's classic book.
Visit hpl.ca/events for Craft Cart and Make and Create programs this Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. #HamOnt
Kids had so much fun mixing playdough, sorting pom poms, and making rainbows with Bingo dabbers to create new colors in our recent Little Scientists program.
Mark your calendars and drop in to Waterdown Branch:
Wednesday, March 11, 10-11am
Wednesday, April 8, 10-11am
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
One book. One city. Join us for an Evening For Book Lovers and discover what the 2026 Hamilton Reads title will be! See you there on Thursday, March 26, 6-8pm at Central.
Bring your friends for a literary evening outing and book your free seats at events.hpl.ca/event/15627436
#HamOnt #reading
From trains, making buttons to playing a friendly game of hockey, January's Winterfest PA Day ❄️ was a wonderland!
Spend this Friday's (March 6) PA Day with #TeamHPL - crafts, concerts, movies, and of course, books to borrow.
Browse the activities planned on page 11 at www.hpl.ca/guide.
From March 23-April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
BUT not to worry, Valley Park Branch will be open for your library needs, including Makerspace and Study Hall. www.hpl.ca/valley-park
Services Update:
Freelton Branch is open today from 9 am–5 pm for Extended Access only. Staff assistance will not be available during these hours.
Please visit Carlisle and Dundas as the next nearest locations for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt
Don't let #aging slow you down!
Register for Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program at www.hpl.ca/events
Binbrook: Mondays, 1-2pm
Dundas: Mondays, 2:15-3:15pm
Ancaster: Tuesdays, 1-2pm
Waterdown: Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Valley Park: Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm
Presented by VON Canada.
It's not too late to pick up these new #BlackHistoryMonth bookmarks honouring Hamilton's 2026 inductees,
Dr. Anthony MacFarlane and Ona Mae Allen.
Pick up at any Branch or Bookmobile visit this weekend. hpl.ca/black-histor...
#BHM #HPL #HamOnt
Join Michelle Bonsu TOMORROW for an interactive, conversation-based workshop that celebrates African knowledge. Learn the differences between African and Western ways of knowledge and wisdom to everyday life.
📍Central Library, #HamOnt
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1-3pm
🎟️ Register: www.hpl.ca/events
Chili the Dog celebrated her 14th birthday at her favourite place on Mondays – Stinson #Bookmobile visit (5-6:30pm)! Her mom, Pam, is an HPL super user and tells us that whenever a Monday holiday means their weekly visit is cancelled, Chili is a sad doggo. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
#MakerspaceMonday
Look at the intricate embroidered details in this GO Train PRESTO card pouch created by Thomas - just wow!
Thomas has been a Central Library Makerspace regular since the space opened in 2016.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #Makerspaces #Libraries #DIY #Makers
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight, Tuesday, February 24.
Visit www.hamilton.ca/snow for resources and locations.
This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued. #HamOnt, stay warm and safe.
Celebrate #FreedomtoReadWeek with artist Kelly McCray. Join #TeamHPL at Waterdown Branch for a talk on The Tower of Banned Books, an art installation built from hundreds of challenged and banned titles.
On this coming Wednesday, February 25, 6–7:30pm for this important discussion.
www.hpl.ca/events
Freedom to Read Week, February 22-28, is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, a guarantee under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Browse Staff-recommended collection lists at hpl.ca/news/freedom...
#HamOnt #FTRW2026
Broken blender? Need your favourite jeans hemmed? Spots are still open for next Saturday's Repair Cafe taking place at Concession Branch (February 28, 1-4pm).
Register at events.hpl.ca/event/15157688 to save your household items from the landfill and extend their use. #HamOnt #Libraries
Service Alert:
#HamOnt, please review hpl.ca/bookmobile for modifications to the Bookmobile service taking place over the next few weeks.
Celebrate Jackie Washington Day with live music 🎙️ at Central Library TOMORROW, February 20!
Join #Juno Award winners Harrison Kennedy and Jesse O’Brien for a Noon Hour Concert honouring the life and legacy of #HamOnt's legend. Arrive early!
hpl.ca/events #BHM2026
Services Alert:
Due to inclement weather, all HPL Branches will close today at 4pm except Carlisle Branch (3pm).
Greensville, Red Hill, and Valley Park Branches have already closed.
No Extended Access and Study Hall services.
Staff can be reached by phone, chat or email between 4-8pm. #HamOnt
Services Update:
Due to electrical work, the second floor at Kenilworth Branch will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, from
Noon-7 pm. The first floor will remain accessible. #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/kenilworth
Due to inclement weather, all Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, February 18.
Greensville Branch is also closed.
Stay tuned throughout the day for updates. Stay warm and travel safely, #HamOnt.
Happy Lunar New Year!
February 17-March 3 marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse; the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
Pick up titles from our collections to read together and learn more about its culture and cuisine. tinyurl.com/hnfbdspc
HPL is #hiring for a Bookmobile Driver/Clerk role!
If you'd like to bring joy to neighbourhoods across #HamOnt, send your application directly to recruit@hpl.ca before Thursday, February 26. More details about the job posting can be found at hpl.ca/jobs
The HPL Author Series returns to Central Library with an exciting lineup of live #readings and in-conversation #events featuring some of today’s most compelling #writers.
Hope to see you there!
hpl.ca/articles/hpl...
#HamOnt #AuthorTalks #AuthorEvents #Libraries
Chocolate Chip. Blueberry. Buttermilk.
Mix up a batch or two for next week's Pancake Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday.
Browse our digital or print recipe collections to make that perfect, fluffy breakfast, lunch or dinner plate.
Excuse the mess as preparations for renovations begin this month at both Concession and Sherwood Branches in anticipation of their March 2 start.
Both Branches will remain open to Members.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring.
Stay tuned for updates, #HamOnt!
