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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 18h

Today is National Truth and Reconciliation Day to honour the lost children and survivors of Canada’s residential schools. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 2:15pm. Please remove your hats and silence your devices out of respect. hpl.ca/orange-shirt... #HamOnt #NTRD2026

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Lucky winners from this year's Summer Reading Club competed in friendly play as part of the Nerftastic Party at Central on Saturday. Quinlan and others aimed with precision in hitting #TeamHPL's Joey as the target. Over at Sherwood, William and his parents loved "raving" together to the music. 🎶

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Who-whooo's ready for Fall? This wise owl is checking out some of the fun programs happening at the Westdale Branch this October! www.hpl.ca/events www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza #HamOnt #Reading #Literacy #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Have you visited the newly relocated Children's Area on Central Library's 2nd Floor? The Storytime carpet, chosen in partnership with the City of Hamilton’s Indigenous Relations Division, is called 'Garden of Relatives' and was designed by Indigenous artist, Hawlii Pichette. www.hpl.ca/events

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's #TestYourSmokeAlarmDay in Ontario! Today's the day, so don't miss out. Smoke alarm safety, that's what it's about. Press the button, hear the beep. That means you're protected when you sleep. Take the pledge, safeguard your crew. #HamOnt #StrongForYou

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎵 Calling all #HamOnt musicians, DJs, producers and music industry professionals! Thursday, October 8, Hamilton Music Networking Night, 7-9pm 📷 Artist Application: shorturl.at/C1tsc before September 30 📷 RSVP to attend: shorturl.at/Iujb6

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Due to a special event, Central Library's 4th Floor will be closed from 1-5pm tomorrow, Saturday, September 26. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have study and work spaces. It will reopen on Sunday, September 27 at noon. #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Piper and Carson return for tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert 🎶 at Central for #ONCultureDays! Set to release their latest album in early 2027, Spirals, expect a combo musical mix of folk, rock and soul. Generously sponsored by Hamilton Musician's Guild. www.hpl.ca/culture-days

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Log those September reads before September 30 for a chance to win two complimentary movie-and-popcorn passes at @thewestdale.bsky.social! 🍿🎥📚 Visit www.hpl.ca/hamilton-reads for October's theme and monthly prize to get a head start. #HamOnt #HamiltonReads2026 #ReadingChallenge #Reading #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cameron was the lucky winner of the 9-12 age range prize pack 📚 at Greensville Branch! Congrats and thanks for participating in this year's Summer Reading Club! 🌞 #HamOnt #SummerReadingClub #Reading #Library #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Paul Coombs Blues Band performed the first concert for #ONCultureDays last Friday at Central and it was incredible! There was a lot of head bopping grooving into the weekend from over 120 Members of all ages. www.hpl.ca/culture-days Generously sponsored by @hamiltonmusicguild.bsky.social

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Look at that big, sweet smile! Brooke was super excited to be one of Waterdown Branch's #SummerReadingClub's winners in picking up her LEGO Duplo prize. Congrats Brooke and enjoy! 🎉 #HamOnt #Reading #Literacy #LibraryFun #Library #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#TeamHPL's Gustav would like everyone to know that HPL's Storytimes 📚 and programming have returned to Concession Branch! Family Storytimes are back on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow) and Fridays, 10am-10:30am. www.hpl.ca/events www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza/ #HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In recognition of #NationalTruthandReconciliationDay, meet Karenna’onwe (Dr. Karen Hill) who will share her new book 'The Good Mind' at West Harbour Branch next Tuesday, September 29 from 5-6pm. events.hpl.ca/event/17364852 #HamOnt #AuthorTalk #LocalAuthor #OrangeShirtDay #NTRD2026 #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

HPL Bookmobile modifications continue this October. Take note of the week-to-week cancellations at www.hpl.ca/bookmobile Members' Holds will be extended. #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24, Central Library's 4th Floor will be closed from 4-8pm for HPL programming. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Study and workspaces are available on Floors 1-3. www.hpl.ca/central #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wednesday, September 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as #OrangeShirtDay Visit any of our 24 Branches and pick up a free Every Child Matters sticker. Pick up a colouring book to learn about All Our Relations public art project at #HamOnt Harbourfront. tinyurl.com/36c6du4d

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Protect yourself! Understand fraud to avoid becoming a victim. Learn expert tips and advice from Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. #HamOnt, tell your family, friends, and neighbours and register to attend on Monday, September 28, 2-3 pm at Red Hill. events.hpl.ca/event/17132041

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First official #authorevent at new West Harbour Branch was a success on all fronts! Many came out on Wednesday night to listen to author Louis Busch discuss his new book, Carry Your Heart with Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social Dr. Savage Bear.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

HPL's Catalogue Crushers (aka #TeamHPL) showed off their book cart pushing muscles in today's #UnitedWay Golden Horseshoe's Annual Truck Pull at City Hall! #HamOnt #GivingBack #Library #LibrariesTransform

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In celebration of #ONCultureDays, Paul Coombs Blues Band takes centre stage in Friday's Noon Hour Concert! 🎶 The band will rock Central's Hamilton Room with sounds of blues, country, reggae and classic #HamOnt punk. Generously Funded by Hamilton Musician's Guild.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Become a Wikipedia editor! Register for these upcoming sessions and learn from 2024 Wikimedian of the Year, Hannah Clover, who has more than 37,000 edits. www.hpl.ca/events September 17: 6 pm, Red Hill October 3: 2 pm, Westdale October 29: 1 pm, Terryberry #HamOnt #EditingSkills #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

See something different? It's not your eyes playing tricks on you. It's our new HPL website that officially launched yesterday! Even though it's a new look and feel, you can still browse and access your library needs and resources as you had before. #Hamont, start exploring at www.hpl.ca!

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Working on a part-time basis, a Library Page role is currently available at Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches. Submissions can sent directly to recruit@hpl.ca or dropped off to either location by Tuesday, September 22. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt #Hiring #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

THIS Friday, September 18, is the last day to buy your Hamilton Comic Con tickets online! Don’t miss #HamOnt's BIGGEST celebration of all things pop culture. If you miss the deadline, don't worry, tickets WILL be available at the door. Check out the line-up at hamiltoncomiccon.com

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Due to Staff training, Central Library will have a delayed opening of 10am on Tuesday, September 29. You may visit nearby Locke and West Harbour Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ellie was diligent with her reading this past summer and she was lucky to have won Freelton Branch's Summer Reading Club's LEGO Turtle and Creator Set prize for 6-8 year olds. Congrats, Ellie, and have fun building! 🎉

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Due to Staff training, Red Hill Branch will have a delayed opening of 10am this coming Friday, September 18. You may visit nearby Parkdale or Stoney Creek Branches for your library needs. #HamOnt www.hpl.ca/hours

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Next Saturday! West Harbour Branch's first Repair Café 🧵 🛠️ is scheduled for next Saturday, September 19 from 1-4 pm. Bring your items for repair and meet the crew who have overlapping skills. Register for a time slot and help keep your products out of landfills. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #DIY

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Two Families Band performed an incredible concert last Friday, playing Ukrainian Folk songs and classics by Elvis Presley and The Beatles! Over 105 members loved every minute and gave the energetic group a standing ovation and requested an encore, which they obliged. www.hpl.ca/events #LiveMusic

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Waterdown Branch ran its August Tween Book Club last week, and the theme was Warrior Cats! #TeamHPL will be reading 'Asking for a Friend' by Ronnie Riley for September's book club on September 28, 6:30pm. Read the book ahead of time and pop in with a friend for activities. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#HamOnt pianist-composer Nadav Greenhut 🎹 will be performing in his first Noon Hour Concert at Central Library tomorrow (September 11)! Arrive early as road closures will be in place surrounding York Blvd. and James Street due to Supercrawl this weekend. #LiveMusic #Music #Concerts #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Do you like to tutor? Repair and fix items back to life? Looking to volunteer this Fall? Well, we could sure use your help. Applications for Newcomer Learning Centre English Tutors and Repair Café Fixers are now open at hpl.ca/volunteer-op... #HamOnt #Volunteering #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet 2026-27 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence, Lisa Richter! 🎉🎉 From September 2026 to April 2027, Richter will mentor #creative #writers in the #HamOnt community. See you at the Welcome Reception: 📅 September 23, 6:30-8 pm 📚 Central Library Register: events.hpl.ca/event/17077941

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Members and #TeamHPL's Hanna and Stella loved meeting adorable Rory, Floyd, and Pippin! 🐶 Bring your kiddos to Barks for Books this month. Thursdays, Valley Park Branch, 6:30-7:30pm Mondays, Turner Park Branch, 6-7pm Mondays, Westdale Branch, 5-6pm (Starting September 21) www.hpl.ca/events

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did She or Didn't She? 👀 People have always wondered. The case of Evelyn Dick is legendary in #HamOnt Join us for a suspenseful evening that unpacks the case with a stage performance and Q&A. Register to attend on Tuesday, October 13, 6-8 pm at Central. events.hpl.ca/event/17079082

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will reopen for regular service hours, with limited services, on Thursday, September 10. Thank you for your patience. #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#HamOnt, Study Halls are back tonight! 💻 Visit Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches after-hours Mondays to Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. Slip away for a bit; learn how you can work or study in these quiet spaces at www.hpl.ca/study-halls

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

HPL wishes all #HamOnt #HWDSB and #HWCDSB students a safe and fun first day back to school today! ✏️ Take those first-day jitters and butterflies and turn them into positive thoughts as you see your friends again and meet new ones, too! www.hpl.ca/librarycard www.hpl.ca/learn

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

During the month of September, visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for Bookmobile schedule modifications and updates. #HamOnt #BooksOnWheels #Reading

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot of Kenilworth Branch is not available from Monday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 9. The drop box will remain open for your library material returns. Nearby street parking and an HSR route stop is available. www.hpl.ca/kenilworth #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Looking for your kids to learn another language? Come Mondays, starting September 14 to Kenilworth (5-6:30pm) for Spanish Books Out Loud. It's a great after-school program for children ages 6-12 to explore #Spanish-language books while meeting new friends. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Iryna, Valentyn, Oleh and Yuliya of the Two Families Band return for tomorrow's first Noon Hour Concert 🎶 of September! Be enlightened by their ethnic music including Ukrainian and Russian folk songs alongside sounds of jazz, rock and roll and blues. hpl.ca/events

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#TeamHPL's Phuong wants you to know about the new By the Water Book Club taking place at West Harbour Branch! Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario! www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Four new #bookmarks made by talented, local young artists are in branches now! Congratulations to winners Meera, 2, Natalie, 8, Sanvi, 11 and Kaelyn, 18 alongside several Honourable Mentions whose designs stood out from hundreds of entries received. hpl.ca/articles/hpl... #HamOnt #Arts #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Stereoruses wow'd the crowd in last Friday's Noon Hour Concert with their charismatic, sarcastic and talented ways. Their fan club also showed their support by bringing a sign to their first-time show at HPL! www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #LiveMusic #Concerts #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

MakerFest returns Saturday, November 14, 10am-3pm at Central Library! 🎉 If you are a local #DIY #Maker, our vendor application is now open until October 1st. Interested? Complete the online form and tell us why you'd be a great fit. tinyurl.com/hplmakerfest... #HamOnt #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurs

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#TestimonialTuesday from a grateful mom for her little guy, Luka completing HPL's 1000 Books to Read Before Kindergarten. "I just wanted to say thanks for this reading program! We loved reading our books, we just finished our 1000th one and we are headed to JK in September!!" - Megan, Turner Park

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Service Update Due to the glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close early this coming Thursday, September 3 at 1pm. Regular hours with limited services are expected to return on Friday, September 4. hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

All Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6, and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca for your long weekend library needs. #HamOnt

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