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All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 17, and Monday, May 18. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall are not available. On Victoria Day, due to maintenance HPL's catalogue, online resources and library accounts will not be available from 9am-7pm. #HamOnt

Rob Malo's Imaginary Canoe ride paddled through Waterdown Branch last Saturday! Families listened as stories were told while imagining wading through the Great Lakes that surround us. hpl.ca/events

Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian women have struggled to buy period products for themselves, or for their children. Now until May 31, you may donate and drop off menstrual products at any HPL Branch in support of @UnitedWayGH hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

May's Literacy Calendar is filled with lots of indoor and outdoor activities as we eagerly await summer weather to arrive. Download, save, and/or print to post to your fridge. hpl.ca/storytime Brought to you in collaboration with Score!, a #HamOnt research project.

Get ready to ride this season - bring your bike 🚲 for a tune-up, including brake and gear adjustments, tire filling, and bolt tightening! Mark your calendars to attend on Tuesday, June, 5:30-7:30pm at Valley Park Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/16407826 #HamOnt

HPL is hiring a Manager of Facilities and Security who will contribute to capital planning, budgeting, lifecycle management, reporting, and enterprise risk reduction. Applications are being accepted at recruit@hpl.ca until Sunday, May 24. hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt

Wander and gather at these special #HamOnt events where you'll spot HPL's Bookmobile. May 14 Police in the Park, 9am-2pm, Bayfront Park May 23 Touch a Truck, 9am-1pm, Discovery Centre Train Days, 11am-4pm, Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology

Visit the Central Library next Thursday, May 14 from 6-7pm to practice basic vocabulary for conversational Filipino in a small group. All skill levels are welcome! No library card required to attend! Free event! Register at events.hpl.ca/event/16107910

May is #MuseumMonth in Ontario! It's a reminder to take the time to stop and check out the monuments you've always noticed while on your travels throughout #HamOnt. And with a Hamilton Public Library card in hand, you can explore eight local museums FREE. hpl.ca/museum

Move and groove throughout May! Dance, stretch, play and explore movement in all its forms at HPL! From family dance parties and kids’ activities to salsa, tai chi and mindful movement for adults, there’s something for every age and ability. Discover at hpl.ca/dance

Alfie Smith releases his eighth album and that is excellent news for blues lovers! #HamOnt-based musician returns with blues/folks/roots sounds for tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert. You won't have to show your HPL library card so head over to Hamilton Room. hpl.ca/events

"Lost in Books. Found in Peace." Tell us what makes the Library so special and/or important to you. Add your #LibraryLove sticky note to our wall next time you are at Central. hpl.ca/central #HamOnt #Libraries #LibrariesTransform

Looking for #volunteer hours? HPL's Summer Reading Buddies volunteers help kids in Grades 1-6 practice their #reading skills. Program runs from July 13-August 21 and requires a one-hour-per-week time commitment. Apply online before Sunday, June 7 at hpl.ca/volunteer-oppo…

May is Asian Heritage Month. It's a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that people of Asian origin have made and continue to make to Canada. Browse our HPL collections online or in-person including this display at Terryberry Branch. hpl.ca/terryberry

HPL is hiring! Applications for a Library Page at Barton and Kenilworth Branches can be sent directly to recruit@hpl.ca by Monday, May 11. Learn more details at hpl.ca/jobs. #HamOnt #Hiring #Employment #JobSearch #Libraries

Today (May 5) HPL recognizes the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2SG+), also known as Red Dress Day. Learn about the ongoing crisis affecting Indigenous communities with our collections. tinyurl.com/2s3ksw5c

32 years! Annual Power of the Pen Writing Contest is now open! Young #writers between ages 12-18 can submit original poetry and short stories in English, French or both. Get your #teens writing! Submissions can be uploaded at hpl.ca/power-pen before September 30. #HamOnt

#MentalHealthWeek runs from May 4 to 10. Register to attend this Friday's (May 8, 9-10:30am) 'Bring Back Hope' special event with Comeback Snacks founder Emily O'Brien as she discusses starting her own business in the face of insurmountable odds. events.hpl.ca/event/16219072 #HamOnt

"What's that R2? That's no moon!" May the 4th Be With You, #HamOnt! hpl.ca/hours

Young Member, Charlie presented #TeamHPL with his drawing of Locke Branch. It's on display behind Locke's Information Desk and the local community is loving and commenting on how talented the young artist is. Take a look for yourself next time you drop in. hpl.ca/locke