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The Hamilton Public Library and Hamilton Police Service invite you to join their Community Advisory Panel for an evening of discussion about race and identity-based data. 📍 Central Library - Hamilton Room 🗓️ Tuesday, March 24 - 5:30-7:30pm 🎟️ hpl.libnet.info/event/15999858

Join us in celebrating Refugee Rights Day on April 8! 🌎 📆 Wednesday, April 8 ⌚️ 1:30-5:30 PM 📍 Floor 4 - Central Library, 55 York Blvd ℹ️ Register your free spot to attend at hpl.libnet.info/event/15940293 *Please note that a library card is required to attend this event

We're lucky to have four-time, Juno-nominated producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, #HamOnt-based Blk Orchid grace our Living Room stage! Enjoy this special #MarchBreak Noon Hour Concert tomorrow, Friday, March 20. events.hpl.ca/event/15622502 #HamOnt #LiveMusic

Get ready for non-stop bubbly fun and step inside the unforgettable giant bubble like #TeamHPL's Sharon and Cecilia did! Miss Raven of Growing Bubbles visits Saltfleet Branch this Friday, March 20, 2:30-3:30pm for another popping show! events.hpl.ca/event/15694449 #HamOnt #MarchBreak

Are kiddos bored already? Borrow from our NEW Board Game collection! Enjoy for 7 days and return them to Staff at the Info Desks to avoid damage in dropboxes. This will help prolong the shelf life of the games for all of #HamOnt to play. hpl.ca/lendporium

A CareMap is a visual diagram of the people involved in providing care to a caregiver and care recipient. It includes family, friends and health care professionals who may provide assistance or support. Register for Monday, March 23, 1-3pm at Red Hill. events.hpl.ca/event/15689929

This is Mason and the bright lion mask he created out of an old box in Binbrook's STEAM Cardboard Construction program on Monday. Drop in for Valley Park's STEAM Learning Lab activity TONIGHT from 6-7pm. #TeamHPL will be offering Storytelling with Ozobots. events.hpl.ca/event/15617905

Luck of the Irish ☘️ to you! Crafty Members at Central Library created these lucky shamrock charms in time for today. More Craft at HPL as well as Knitting and Crochet programs are available across our Branches. Visit hpl.ca/guide (page 2) to get involved.

Get loud this #MarchBreak! Lincoln, Iris, Max and Johnvi did at Waterdown's Instrument Petting Zoo yesterday with local #musicians from @HamMusicCollect Try your hand at instruments TOMORROW (March 18) at Valley Park Branch from 2-4pm. events.hpl.ca/event/15707789 #HamOnt #Music

Service Alerts: The 4th Floor at Central Library will be closed for these two March Break programs. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. #HamOnt Wednesday, March 18, 11:30am-2:30pm - Magic Show with Owen Anderson Saturday, March 21, 9am-4pm - SciFUN Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day from HPL! From parades to wearing green or sporting a shamrock ☘️ (Irish national plant) to eating traditional foods of corned beef and cabbage, everyone can be Irish today! Search HPL collections to learn more about the history that makes this day fun.

Due to driver availability, there are Bookmobile Service Modifications on March 18, 20, 24 and 26. Please visit hpl.ca/bookmobile to review. We apologize for the inconvenience. #HamOnt

Look at that cute, proud smile! Waterdown Branch recently handed out 1000 Books Before Kindergarten certificate to Arya for reading 250 books! She loves #reading and has almost reached 400 books! Find out more about this important #earlyliteracy program: hpl.ca/articles/1000-…

Where are all the Very Hungry Caterpillar fans at? We want to craft with you next week to ring in Spring on March 20 for the official Very Hungry Caterpillar Day! March 16, 3-4pm, Lynden March 20, 10am-4pm, Ancaster March 20, 10:30-11:30am, Red Hill hpl.ca/events

Well-loved local #musician LONE Rhubarbarian returns this week for a small, intimate #sensory- friendly concert setting for children under 12. Register to attend this coming Wednesday, March 18, 10:30-11:30am at Red Hill Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/15689675 #HamOnt #MarchBreak2026

Central Library serves thousands of people every day. A temporary HPL library card check-in access pilot starts this Monday, March 16 at 9am. Adults over 18 years of age must show their library card to enter. Learn more: hpl.ca/central-updates hpl.ca/librarycard

Let the #MarchBreak Madness begin! Explore, create, discover and keep the kiddos busy with special performances, crafts, concerts, movies and more at each of our 23 Branches and Bookmobile visits between March 14-21. hpl.ca/march-break #HamOnt #families #kids #teens

Puppet puns? #TeamHPL has all their hands on deck for #MarchBreak2026! Puppet shows are always a hit so arrive early for your seats at the following. hpl.ca/events Terryberry, March 17, 10am Waterdown, March 18, 10am Kenilworth, March 19, 10am Westdale, March 19, 10am

Members recently decoupaged these lovely planters at Terryberry Branch, who will be filling them with their flowers of choice. You can also #DIY at home by following along with #TeamHPL's Linda's Terra Cotta Decoupage Planter at HPL's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/mrvp9z32

HPL is hiring for a Digital Experience Developer. The role designs and delivers innovative digital solutions to enhance Library services. Application submissions are due Thursday, March 26 and can be sent directly to recruit@hpl.ca. hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt #Libraries