Hamilton PL

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 29, for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday, May 30. Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca #HamOnt #Libraries

#MakerspaceMonday! Do you know we offer sound studios to help you learn an instrument or record your music? Visit Central and Dundas, Red Hill, Turner Park and Valley Park to get your creative juices flowing. Learn how #Makerspaces can inspire at hpl.ca/makerspaces

Do you know #teens looking for #volunteer hours this summer and who are #tech-savvy? HPL has #volunteering spots for our NEW Code Club 💻 summer series taking place July 6 to August 17. Applications are being accepted before June 5 at hpl.ca/volunteer-oppo… #HamOnt #coding

The Terryberry Library: Trails, Travels, and Taverns permanent exhibit has opened at Terryberry Branch! The combination and results of several years of work, the exhibit explores the history of the library and local area through themes of community, journey, and memory. #HamOnt

Last Thursday's 'Police in the Park' down by Bayfront was energetic! Look for HPL's Bookmobile at this family-friendly event this Saturday May 23! Train Days, 11am-4pm at Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt

Central Library's Card Access Pilot has wrapped up, and regular operations and public access procedures resume starting today. We thank #HamOnt for their patience during the pilot. HPL remains committed to maintaining the safety of everyone who accesses our spaces. #HamOnt

City directories can provide unique insights for genealogy. Learn all about them, and how to navigate our digitized collection at this month's gathering of Genealogy Club! Stop in Wednesday, May 20, 2-3pm in Local History and Archives at Central. hpl.ca/events #HamOnt

Need a small bike repair? Broken leather purse strap? Favourite jeans need hemming? Register for the upcoming Repair Cafe at the Kenilworth Branch. 📍: Kenilworth Branch (103 Kenilworth Ave N.) 📅: Saturday, June 6, 1-4pm 🎟️: hpl.ca/forms/repair-c…

#TeamHPL's Angela helped prep cuttings 🌱 for last Friday's Plant Exchange at Binbrook. With unofficial start to summer this long weekend, plan-t to attend these upcoming exchanges. hpl.ca/events Saturdays May 23, 10am - Stoney Creek June 6, 10am - Kenilworth, Saltfleet

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

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

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