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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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Another fantastic turnout for Hamilton Magician Owen Anderson - Family Friendly Fun's show full of suspense and surprise...
08/07/2026

Another fantastic turnout for Hamilton Magician Owen Anderson - Family Friendly Fun's show full of suspense and surprises at Carlisle Branch yesterday!

Visit www.hpl.ca/src and fly in to see Birds at the Library, music by My Friend Christopher and Pete Moss, and to learn about drumming with CRASH Rhythm. There's plenty of summer left at HPL!

TD Summer Reading Club_Club de lecture d'été TD

Starting tomorrow, Friday, August 7, Concession Branch will have temporarily modified service hours until mid-September ...
08/06/2026

Starting tomorrow, Friday, August 7, Concession Branch will have temporarily modified service hours until mid-September due to interior construction for a new Makerspace.

Monday to Thursday: 5-7pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Members can change their Holds pickup location in their accounts or can contact Staff for assistance. Holds can also be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.

Some pre-scheduled programming will be offered at the Sherwood Branch instead. Visit www.hpl.ca/events for updates.

We thank you for your patience during this time.

08/06/2026

Excitement is in the air at 's waterfront since our 24th HPL Branch opened last week! 🎉

Mark your calendars to attend Saturday, August 15, 1-4pm for the Indigenous Opening Ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event line-up:

Shakokwenios Joe Martin (1pm)
Mark Sault – Ninjichaag Drum Group (1:45-2:15pm)
Shakokwenios Joe Martin and the Grand River Smoke Dancers (2:15-2:45pm)
Luke Johns - Sacred Fire and Fire Teachings (2:45-3:15pm)
Spirit Vision Drum Group and Dancers (3:15-3:45pm)

After her recent performances in Sauble Beach over the Civic long weekend, Danielle Todd graces our Hamilton Room as one...
08/06/2026

After her recent performances in Sauble Beach over the Civic long weekend, Danielle Todd graces our Hamilton Room as one of her next stops on her Southwestern Ontario tour.

Danielle's past singles have all enjoyed success on the likes of Sirius XM, CMT, and Australia's Top 50, including her most recent original singles, 'Heat of the Moment' and 'Annabelle'.

Expect Todd's pop-country mix infused sounds in tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert (August 7)!
https://events.hpl.ca/event/16668504

08/05/2026

You can feel the love this Friday afternoon (August 7) with a special performance from these Mohawk College Music students! 🎶

Stay cool and pull up a seat at Terryberry Branch before the 3:30pm start to kick off your weekend. https://events.hpl.ca/event/16682173

Sing along with My Friend Christopher and be the first to hear his new streaming single "Blue Green and White" with Clau...
08/05/2026

Sing along with My Friend Christopher and be the first to hear his new streaming single "Blue Green and White" with Claudia Robin Gunn - Music for Kids.

Drop in with your littles next Wednesday, August 12 to Red Hill (10am) or to Waterdown on Friday, August 21 (2pm) for joyous musical 🎶 outings. www.hpl.ca/src

If your kiddos like their science 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 loud and messy, this is the show for them!Visit Turner Park Branch TOMORROW (Th...
08/05/2026

If your kiddos like their science 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 loud and messy, this is the show for them!

Visit Turner Park Branch TOMORROW (Thursday, August 6, 11am-Noon) to see how Orbax and Pepper do Science's wacky (and slimy!) ways can make science look fun in the middle of summer break. www.hpl.ca/src

, please note the following Bookmobile service modifications coming up this month. www.hpl.ca/bookmobileFriday, August ...
08/05/2026

, please note the following Bookmobile service modifications coming up this month.
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Friday, August 7
Due to driver availability, all Bookmobile sites are cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.

Tuesday, August 18
Court at Rushdale - Cancelled

Saturday, August 22
All Bookmobile sites are cancelled. Holds will be extended. You may visit at Pride Hamilton at Pier 4 Park.

It's August but it's not too late to register your and for TD Summer Reading Club_Club de lecture d'été TD! 📚Head to...
08/04/2026

It's August but it's not too late to register your and for TD Summer Reading Club_Club de lecture d'été TD! 📚

Head to your local Branch or Bookmobile site to register. Track their reads with our tracker or coffee card-style one for their chance to win great prizes and receive one free book of choice. Learn more at www.hpl.ca/src.

07/31/2026

Go Fish 🐠 the book 📚edition with ’s Bonnie and Junine!
 
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