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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 8h

Starting Thursday, October 15, you can find HPL's Bookmobile in front of Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm (instead of Wednesdays). Get ready to take off with your holds and browse aviation and fall-themed titles. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt #Reading #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Local author Joyce Grant will discuss her latest book 'This is a Library Book' with Michelle Arbuckle, executive director of Ontario Library Association on Saturday, October 17! 📚 Bring a pal and register your free seats at events.hpl.ca/event/17080846 to attend from 1-2pm at Westdale.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

October 4-11 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek! 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Visit Waterdown Branch TODAY after school (4-5:30pm) for a hands-on science show (for 8-12 years) featuring fun favourites such as sizzle rockets, edible water balls and strawberry DNA. In Partnership with McMaster Engineering. #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Wondering about your child's #speech and #vocabulary development? Come to Red Hill Branch this Friday, October 9, for Music for Babies and Toddlers (11am-11:30am) and then stay to ask your questions to a Speech Language Pathologist on-site (11:30am-12:30pm). events.hpl.ca/event/16910347 #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Due to popular demand, HPL is expanding the Genealogy Club! Join #TeamHPL and professional genealogist, Kaye, for a weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy session at Central in Local History and Archives Reading Room. www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🌈 Come to the Kenilworth Branch Queer Parent Meet-Up and craft with All Out Collective!🌈 Take a break this long weekend and come make fairy lights with other queer parents from 2pm-3pm this Saturday, October 10. #HamOnt #LGBTQ #Crafts #Libraries #LibrariesTransform

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It was a packed Wentworth Room at last Tuesday's Ghost Walk Talk at Central! Members came out to hear the haunted tales about the ghosts 👻 of #HamOnt neighbourhoods and buildings. Visit www.hpl.ca/fright-fest to search for more frightful and spine-chilling events at HPL.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New Sensory Backpacks - we've got them! A portable collection of tools and activities designed to help children, teens, or adults manage sensory needs, emotions, attention, and stress while away from home. Each branch location has one that you may borrow while you visit. www.hpl.ca/sensory-backpack

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hannah picked up her 3-in-1 Duplo LEGO Summer Reading Club prize 📚 recently at the new West Harbour Branch. Congrats and enjoy creating the three colourful animal designs!🎉

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Welcome Concession to the Makerspace family! 🎉 Construction is now done and the new Makerspace at Concession Branch is ready for action! Stop by this week to use the new equipment. www.hpl.ca/makerspaces #HamOnt #SmallBusinessMonth #DIY #Entrepreneurs #Makers #SmallBiz

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, October 11, and Thanksgiving Monday, October 12. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 13. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. #HamOnt #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#KanopyKids has Halloween titles filled with creepy tales of little monsters and goofy goblins. Log in with your HPL library card for a selection of harvest time stories that will have you dreaming of pumpkins, hay rides, hot apple cider and trick-or-treating. www.kanopy.com/en/hplca/kids

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October is #NationalWomensHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate the women and girls who contribute to a better, more inclusive Canada. It encourages girls and young women to see themselves as leaders and changemakers. Visit www.hpl.ca/national-womens-history-month for female-led programs. #HamOnt

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fire Prevention Week 👨‍🚒 👩‍🚒 runs October 4-10 and this year's theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower”. #HamOnt, bring your kiddos to meet our #HamiltonFire heroes at select branches to learn #safety tips in case of an emergency. www.hpl.ca/events

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Creative Members got into the Halloween spirit when they made paper pumpkins and the viral ghost canvas art at the recent Long Table Craft Event at Terryberry. Add some #DIY #Halloween #decor by registering for these: Yarn Pumpkins The Long Table Craft Halloween Book Page Vase www.hpl.ca/events

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you've been to the Westdale Branch lately, you'll have seen these life-size papier-mache figures on display. This mixed media art exhibit derived from Sylvia Nickerson's graphic novel 'Creation' is named 'Dark Mirror'. On display until the end of October. #HamOnt #Arts

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Who's going to #TellingTales this weekend?! If you live in #HamOnt's downtown core, consider taking the FREE shuttle from outside Central Library. Shuttle runs on a continuous loop, every 30 minutes from 8am-3pm (5:30pm is final departure from Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Canada)

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In honour of #NationalWomensHistoryMonth and #ONCultureDays, critically-acclaimed #HamOnt-based singers Lily Sazz and Rob Lamothe take centre stage for tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎶🎹🎙️ www.hpl.ca/events Generously sponsored by Hamilton Musician's Guild and Music Performance Trust Fund.

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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. Saturday, October 3: 2pm, Westdale Thursday, October 29: 1pm, Terryberry www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Libraries

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's #CanadianLibraryMonth and #TeamHPL wants to shout it from the top of our bookshelves! As well as from the top entrance of City Hall! From October 5-11, look for this banner as it'll be hanging at the Main Street exterior for all #Hamiltonians to see. hpl.ca/get-a-library-card

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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

Update: Due to the ongoing fence replacement, the parking lot will not be available from September 16 to 18. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience. - Team HPL

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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

Update: Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will not be available on the morning of Saturday, September 12, and all day on Tuesday, September 15. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience. - Team HPL

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