You can find #TeamHPL and Bookmobile at #HessVillage Winter Market this Saturday November 22 from 10:30am-4:30pm as well as next Saturday, November 29. Regular Saturday Bookmobile visit routes have been cancelled for these two dates. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt

Choo-Choo! #CPKCHolidayTrain rolls into Gage Park tonight at 7:30pm with magical lights and live music! 🎄 Arrive early to hear festive performances by Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde! Bundle up and don't forget to pack some non-perishable foods in support of Hamilton Food Share. pic.x.com/7A3sdApR6T

Are you a Beatles fan? Sir Paul McCartney fan? Come to Central Library this Friday, November 21, from 1-2 pm for the Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-long!  Young and old, it'll be a fun way to spend the PA Day afternoon singing along to his classics. events.hpl.ca/event/15140159 #HamOnt

Kiddos stopped into Central Monday night and wore cute Dogman masks before heading over to the main event! Stay warm for PA Day fun this Friday November 21. Look what's happening throughout the day at www.hpl.ca/guide 🌟Newly-added! Paul McCartney and Beatles Sing-a-Long Central Library, 1-2pm

Fa-la-la-la-la into Holiday Concerts this festive season! Arrive early for this Friday's annual Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet (as it's PA Day!). While quantities last, we'll be giving away candy canes. Thank you to Karma Candy for generously providing these. tinyurl.com/39xybzw3

Kindness has no season.  Select HPL Branches are drop-off locations for The Shoebox Project #HamOnt Chapter. Donations are being accepted until December 12. For more info on how to make the perfect Shoebox Gift, visit: www.shoeboxproject.ca/how-to-make-... www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/ham...

Celebrate Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey coming to #HamOnt this Monday, November 17 at 6:30pm at FirstOntario Concert Hall! Read comics, watch the Dog Man movie, discover new characters and create a superhero by borrowing through our HPL collections. tinyurl.com/4tbkwfva

Looking for a new career move? HPL is hiring for a Procurement Specialist role, which will assist with the financial operations. Submissions are being accepted on or before Thursday, November 27. Full details can be found at www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt #hiring #libraries

It won't be a late night, promise! But Mike, Andrew, Joe, Mike and Ryan of Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up Band will keep you rocking through tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎼🎤 They'll be playing pop rock classics and original songs, and you'll get to hear new music. events.hpl.ca/event/14770340

You got that right, Yerim! Books CAN take you anywhere. 📚 Pick up this inspirational bookmark this month at any HPL location and be reminded that #reading can take your imagination anywhere. www.hpl.ca/bookmark-contest #HamOnt #literacy #libraries

Due to the Stonehenge special program, the 4th Floor at Central Library is closed from 5-8pm TONIGHT, Thursday, November 13. Floors 1-3 have study and workspaces. We apologize for any inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt

Transgender Awareness Week runs from November 13-19. Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20. These dates bring attention to the trans community through education, shared stories and experiences, and advocacy. Browse our HPL collections to learn more. hpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Listen to McMaster Institute for Research on Aging experts as they share ways to stay healthy and engaged in #olderadult activities. Bites and Insights series starts with Prevent Falls and Maintain Mobility on November 27, 10:30am at Central. Bring friends and register: events.hpl.ca/event/14170767

Join amateur astronomer JoAnn Salci of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Club at the Concession Branch TOMORROW, Thursday, November 13 at 10am. Learn how a pair of simple binoculars can help you access the night skies. 🌙🌟 Register at events.hpl.ca/event/14770791 #HamOnt

Lord Cultural Resources, consultant group assisting with the redevelopment of the Discovery Centre and Design Study will be at the Hamilton Farmers' Market taking questions and ideas about the future of the site. Stop by this Saturday, November 15 from 10am-2pm. www.hpl.ca/discovery-centre #HamOnt

Lest we forget. Local bagpiper Private Paul Officer performed at Central Library this morning, honouring the sacrifices made by those who came before us and fought for our freedoms, and for those who continue to serve and protect Canada. www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt

Remembrance Day. HPL acknowledges the courage and sacrifices made by those who served our country. All HPL locations will observe a moment of silence at 11am. Please remove your hats and turn off your devices. Local bagpiper Paul Officer will roam Central from 10:30am to 11am. #HamOnt

Central Library's Fourth Floor was bustling with families in the Kids Zone and visitors admiring the works of different #DIY #Makers! #TeamHPL led Makerspace demo tours showing off #HamOnt's hidden gem filled with equipment that can save #SmallBiz time and money. www.hpl.ca/makerfest

It's #WorldKindnessWeek, November 10-16. If you are looking for ways to #giveback to the #HamOnt surrounding community, consider #volunteering at HPL. We're always looking for dependable #volunteers that are generous with their time, knowledge and skills. www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities

Make November 11 the most unforgettable day. Private Paul Officer will play bagpipes in Central's Living Room tomorrow from 10:30am to 11am to commemorate Remembrance Day. A moment of silence will follow and be held at all Branches and Bookmobile visits. www.hpl.ca/remembrance-month #HamOnt

In recognition of Louis Riel Day (November 16), come celebrate Métis culture from 10am-2pm at Central Library this Saturday, November 15. hpl.libnet.info/event/14770341 Presented in partnership with Clear Waters Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario, and City of Hamilton's Indigenous Relations.

The following Branches have delayed openings due to Staff training. Please visit nearby locations for your library needs. Thursday, November 13 Binbrook, 10am Friday, November 14 Valley Park, 10am www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

Think merry gift and stocking stuffer ideas at TOMORROW's MakerFest at Central Library (11am-4pm)! 🎄🎁 A sneak peek at what you'll see from some of the different vendors on the 4th Floor. Support #local, support #DIY #Makers, #HamOnt! www.hpl.ca/makerfest

Have you registered your kiddos for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? Don't be afraid of the number; Rome wasn't built in a day. But if you read one book a day with your littles for three years, you'll surpass the challenge with 1,095 books! 📚 hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt #parenting #earlyliteracy

November is Remembrance Month. Visit Terryberry Branch or any HPL location to learn more about the courage and sacrifices made by those who served #Canada in periods of war and those who continue to serve today. Lest We Forget. hpl.ca/remembrance-... #HamOnt #CanadaRemembers

#TeamHPL wishes you a safe and fun Halloween night! 🎃 Drivers slow down and watch for families, kids and teens as they walk throughout #HamOnt's neighbourhoods trick or treating. And ... Go #TorontoBlueJays Go tonight! ⚾

Unfortunately, tomorrow's movie has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

HPL is #hiring for the following roles: Facilities Maintenance Worker Community Connector (2 positions) Send your resume to [email protected] on or before Thursday, November 13. Full details for each are available on www.hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt

Happy Halloween from HPL! 🎃 www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

Italian-Croatian pianist Ida Pelliccioli who grew up in France and plays contemporary modern #music returns to Central Library's stage in tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎹 #HamOnt, if you missed her before, come be amazed. events.hpl.ca/event/14252995

In partnership with #McMaster Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, Turner Park Branch is offering an 8-week program for those living with #dementia and their #caregivers. On every Wednesday (starting Nov. 5) from 1-3pm. Register for Dementia-Friendly Tech Club: events.hpl.ca/event/14751715 #HamOnt

Service Alert Due to Staff training, the following locations will have delayed openings. You may visit the next nearest branches for your library needs. hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt Saltfleet, November 3, 9:30am Terryberry, November 7, 10am Concession, November 10, 10am www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt

Service Alert The 4th Floor at Central Library is closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. hpl.ca/central #HamOnt

In the documentary Who Knew: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking, a Canadian filmmaker shares her personal story of #dyslexia and explores the different ways people think and learn. Register your free seats for this Saturday, November 1st at Valley Park Branch at 3pm. events.hpl.ca/event/14800442 #HamOnt

Sweet music to our ears 🎧 when we saw these long overdue #retro #records returned to Terryberry Branch last week! www.hpl.ca/terryberry #HamOnt

Join us for an evening with bestselling Canadian #author Terry Fallis, in conversation with #writer @amylaurajones.bsky.social as part of HPL's Author Series. 📅 Thursday, November 6, 6:30 pm 📍 Central Library Register your free seats for yourself and a friend: events.hpl.ca/event/14505480

Kenilworth Branch has reopened today with a new roof! 🎈 #TeamHPL looks forward to seeing all the familiar faces (and new visitors too!) as we resume regular service hours. hpl.ca/kenilworth Please note there is limited parking and there may be some noise disruptions this week. #HamOnt #libraries

Cuteness overload at Red Hill's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten launch party with kids and caregivers this morning! #TeamHPL's Raina's Storytime started off the festivities. But the icing on the cookie was Nolan, Cade, JJ and Flora enjoying their HPL star cookies together. hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt

To encourage the next generation of readers @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social is launching the '1000 Books Before Kindergarten' program today @annettehamm.bsky.social. FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live/new-program-encourages-kids-to-read-1000-books-before-kindergarten/

Are you looking for a part-time role? HPL is #hiring for a Library Page role to support the Locke and Westdale Branches. Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Westdale location on or before Tuesday, October 28. More details can be viewed at www.hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt

Celebrating literacy, community services, and resources ... Happy Birthday to us! 🎈 Following HPL Branches are recognizing milestone #anniversaries during #OPLW2025: Central turns 135 Locke turns 100 Concession turns 95 Ancaster turns 70 Terryberry turns 55 #HamOnt #LibrariesTransform #Libraries

Register your last-minute seats for these three frightfully #horror #writing workshops with guest #authors and facilitators. Thursday, October 23, 5:30pm events.hpl.ca/event/14250904 Friday, October 24, 4pm events.hpl.ca/event/14262621 Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm events.hpl.ca/event/14081095

📚 Libraries aren’t just for books — they’re for life. From your first Storytime to discovering new hobbies in retirement — HPL is with you every step of the way. 📅 Visit an HPL Branch or Bookmobile site this #OPLW (Oct 19-25) and discover how #HPL is there for you, #HamOnt! www.hpl.ca/hours

The following branches have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. Monday, October 20 Ancaster, 10am Tuesday, October 21 Central Library, 10am Sherwood, 10am Thursday, October 23 Locke, 10am Thursday, October 30 Parkdale, 9:30am hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

It's Canadian Library Workers Day! 📚🎈📚 You can find and turn to #TeamHPL at our 23 Branches and Bookmobile visits across the #HamOnt community for your #library needs. From books, computers to online resources and much more, we're here to help. www.hpl.ca/hours #CanadianLibraryMonth #CLWD2025 #CLWD

Stroll through #WaterdownVillage until October 31 to see more than 100 scarecrows on display as part of 9th Annual Scarecrow Walk. Look for #TeamHPL's addition: Gru scarecrow, holding his first HPL library card with minion pumpkins ready to help carry his books! 📚 #HamOnt #Waterdown #libraries

Whether belting out sassy, foot-stomping anthems or crooning heart-wrenching ballads, Ginger St. James' music 🪕🎙️ transports listeners to a bygone era with a modern twist. And she'll be at Central Library for tomorrow's (October 17) Noon Hour Concert! events.hpl.ca/event/14252670 #HamOnt #music

📚 HPL is launching its 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a new #earlyliteracy program designed for #babies #toddlers and their #caregivers. Come for Family Storytime at 10am next Thursday, October 23 at Red Hill Branch, and then stay for a Launch Party! 🎈 www.hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt #kids #families

Jet over to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum to visit HPL's Bookmobile on Wednesdays, 3-4pm. Starting next week on October 22, stop by after school and meet #TeamHPL who can help recommend books that will make you soar with excitement. ✈️ www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt

Looking for a #library career? HPL is hiring for a Community Librarian role for Red Hill and Parkdale Branches. Applications are due on or before Tuesday, October 21, to [email protected]. Review the position in full at our website, www.hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt