Hamilton Public Library

Central Library welcomed Dr. Scott Martin, Cole Thistle-Hill, and Emily Anson last week for a public lecture. #McMaster returns to Central next month with a special presentation about #Stonehenge from world-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson: hpl.libnet.info/event/14759695 #HamOnt

Solar planets, donuts and library books 🪐🍥📚 ... what a sweet combo!
Four-year-old Iris knows what she wants when using her #local #library. She created October's winning bookmark design; pick up your copy this month at any HPL location. hpl.ca/hours
#HamOnt #libraries

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, October 12, and Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14.
Come in this week to stock up, #HamOnt!
www.hpl.ca/hours

#TeamHPL will be at the upcoming Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo on October 18! 🍼
#HamOnt, head over to our Facebook page for your chance to win four free tickets + HPL swag! Contest closes October 8.

Sharpen your #writing skills—if you dare—with fellow writers in this frightful workshop led by Anna Chatterton. Learn tools and techniques to help you push past the horrific experience that all #writers go through—writing badly!
Kenilworth Branch
October 24, 4-5:30pm
hpl.libnet.info/event/14262621

Kick off October with tomorrow night's (October 2) FrightFest Horror Author Panel! 🎃
Meet Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily Weedon as they join host Emily Kellogg for a chilling night at Central Library, starting at 6:30pm.
www.hpl.ca/author-series #HamOnt

📚 From your first Storytime to lifelong learning, #libraries grow with you!
Celebrate #LibrariesForLife during this #CanadianLibraryMonth with HPL! From books, computers to Study Halls, our locations have your library needs covered. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

No sticky situation here!
#TeamHPL at the Terryberry Branch found this 50 year old overdue Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue in its drop box clearing this morning. 📚
#HamOnt #LongOverDueBook #LongOverDue #FineFree #Libraries

October is #NationalWomensHistoryMonth in Canada!
Celebrate the achievements and successes with HPL programs led by local #experts #educators #authors and #musicians. www.hpl.ca/womens-history #HamOnt

Tomorrow for #NDTR, begin the day with a Sunrise Ceremony at 6 am at West Harbour James Street Plaza and then return for an Afternoon Gathering (1-4pm).
Look for #TeamHPL's table to make a free Orange Shirt Day button to show your support.
www.hpl.ca/orange-shirt-day #HamOnt

Today is National #TestYourSmokeAlarmDay!
Make it a monthly habit of checking your batteries to keep you and your loved ones safe and protected.
#SavedByTheBeep #HamOnt #firesafety #smokealarms

Come play outdoor games with #TeamHPL and hop on our Bookmobile near the Sherman Hub in tomorrow's (Sunday, September 28, 10am-4pm) #OpenStreetsHamilton!
Walk, bike, roll and explore from John Street to Gage Avenue in a 3.6km car-free zone. www.hamilton.ca/openstreets #HamOnt

Appreciate different #music #genres during our #ONCultureDays #concert series 🎼🎹🎷🎸at our different Branches and Bookmobile sites across #HamOnt!
www.hpl.ca/culture-days-music
Concerts until October 12 are generously sponsored by Hamilton Musicians' Guild, Local 293, AFM.

All Access. No Cost!
For @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social @mohawk-college.bsky.social and Redeemer University students, Staff, and Faculty, whether you're studying online, on campus, or around #HamOnt, getting an HPL #librarycard is easy.
www.hpl.ca/mcmaster
www.hpl.ca/mohawk
www.hpl.ca/redeemer

Learn more about Mount Hope Branch renovations in TONIGHT's Community Information Session starting at 6pm in the Mount Hope Community Hall.
Hosted by Ward 11 Councillor Mark Tadeson and HPL Staff, you'll have the opportunity to see the latest design plans and renderings and ask questions. #HamOnt

Library Pages work part-time, supporting Library staff by ensuring timely access to library materials. There is a current opening at Concession and Sherwood Branches.
Resumes can be sent to recruit@hpl.ca or dropped off at either location before September 30. Full details at www.hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt

Hello #HamOnt! On Oct 16th I'll be at the @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social talking about fascinating research on how vaccinations protect the aging brain. It's free, it's fun, and I would love to see you all there. Register below. @miramcmaster.bsky.social

September 30 is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
From author talks to our collection of books, movies and documentaries focused on Indigenous voices, musicians, and artists, visit hpl.ca/orange-shirt... to learn about lived experiences, history, and traditions. #HamOnt

@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social Marauders Sam and Ishan were thrilled to get their library cards last week and start borrowing the latest reads.
HPL's Bookmobile conveniently visits MAC campus each Tuesday (3:30-4:30 pm) for students and Staff/Faculty to get their #reading fix. www.hpl.ca/mcmaster