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Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight, Monday, January 19, and will run until Wednesday.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight, Monday, January 19, and will run until Wednesday.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
January 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight, Monday, January 19, and will run until Wednesday.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
HPL Branches are Community Warm Places during our open service hours. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for more resources.
Stay warm, #HamOnt.
Warm up with HPL this Friday!
We're hosting fun Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming (11am-1pm) on 4th Floor of Central this Friday, January 23. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2:30pm for set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. #HamOnt
We're hosting fun Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming (11am-1pm) on 4th Floor of Central this Friday, January 23. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2:30pm for set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. #HamOnt
January 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Warm up with HPL this Friday!
We're hosting fun Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming (11am-1pm) on 4th Floor of Central this Friday, January 23. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2:30pm for set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. #HamOnt
We're hosting fun Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming (11am-1pm) on 4th Floor of Central this Friday, January 23. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9am-2:30pm for set-up. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. #HamOnt
Seedy Saturday, the annual go-to event for #gardeners new and old, is fast approaching on Saturday, February 7, 9am-5pm at Central. Arrive early!
events.hpl.ca/event/15154873
Borrow titles from Sherwood Branch for inspo for your #gardens this spring.
Presented with @greenventure.bsky.social #HamOnt
events.hpl.ca/event/15154873
Borrow titles from Sherwood Branch for inspo for your #gardens this spring.
Presented with @greenventure.bsky.social #HamOnt
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Seedy Saturday, the annual go-to event for #gardeners new and old, is fast approaching on Saturday, February 7, 9am-5pm at Central. Arrive early!
events.hpl.ca/event/15154873
Borrow titles from Sherwood Branch for inspo for your #gardens this spring.
Presented with @greenventure.bsky.social #HamOnt
events.hpl.ca/event/15154873
Borrow titles from Sherwood Branch for inspo for your #gardens this spring.
Presented with @greenventure.bsky.social #HamOnt
Help solve mysteries of how the body works in tomorrow's Little Health Detectives at Turner Park from 2-3pm. Register at events.hpl.ca/event/15120113
Can't make it tomorrow? Register for these upcoming Saturday sessions.
Sherwood: January 31, 2pm
Waterdown: February 28, 2pm
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Can't make it tomorrow? Register for these upcoming Saturday sessions.
Sherwood: January 31, 2pm
Waterdown: February 28, 2pm
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Help solve mysteries of how the body works in tomorrow's Little Health Detectives at Turner Park from 2-3pm. Register at events.hpl.ca/event/15120113
Can't make it tomorrow? Register for these upcoming Saturday sessions.
Sherwood: January 31, 2pm
Waterdown: February 28, 2pm
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Can't make it tomorrow? Register for these upcoming Saturday sessions.
Sherwood: January 31, 2pm
Waterdown: February 28, 2pm
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Magical book covers currently on display in Central Library’s York Gallery represent a selection of #books from
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Regional Collection housed at HPL.
Learn more by visiting Local History and Archives at Central Library. www.hpl.ca/lha #HamOnt
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Regional Collection housed at HPL.
Learn more by visiting Local History and Archives at Central Library. www.hpl.ca/lha #HamOnt
January 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Magical book covers currently on display in Central Library’s York Gallery represent a selection of #books from
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Regional Collection housed at HPL.
Learn more by visiting Local History and Archives at Central Library. www.hpl.ca/lha #HamOnt
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Regional Collection housed at HPL.
Learn more by visiting Local History and Archives at Central Library. www.hpl.ca/lha #HamOnt
Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Valley Park and Waterdown Branches.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/study-halls #HamOnt
January 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Valley Park and Waterdown Branches.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/study-halls #HamOnt
The following HPL Branches are open today:
Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Westdale, and Saltfleet.
www.hpl.ca/hours
All remaining Branches will remain closed.
Extended Access is not available.
Bookmobile is off the road. #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Westdale, and Saltfleet.
www.hpl.ca/hours
All remaining Branches will remain closed.
Extended Access is not available.
Bookmobile is off the road. #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The following HPL Branches are open today:
Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Westdale, and Saltfleet.
www.hpl.ca/hours
All remaining Branches will remain closed.
Extended Access is not available.
Bookmobile is off the road. #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Westdale, and Saltfleet.
www.hpl.ca/hours
All remaining Branches will remain closed.
Extended Access is not available.
Bookmobile is off the road. #HamOnt
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight, January 14-15. Visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for warm place locations, services and resources. #HamOnt
January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight, January 14-15. Visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for warm place locations, services and resources. #HamOnt
Team HPL’s Prachi and Jenn shoot and score 🏒 by visiting some of the local #HamOnt spots that #Crave’s #HeatedRivalry 📚 was filmed 🎬 at.
For more #HockeyLove, search our HPL catalogue. tinyurl.com/2s3pmbct
#Libraries #HockeyReads #Hockey #Reading
For more #HockeyLove, search our HPL catalogue. tinyurl.com/2s3pmbct
#Libraries #HockeyReads #Hockey #Reading
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Team HPL’s Prachi and Jenn shoot and score 🏒 by visiting some of the local #HamOnt spots that #Crave’s #HeatedRivalry 📚 was filmed 🎬 at.
For more #HockeyLove, search our HPL catalogue. tinyurl.com/2s3pmbct
#Libraries #HockeyReads #Hockey #Reading
For more #HockeyLove, search our HPL catalogue. tinyurl.com/2s3pmbct
#Libraries #HockeyReads #Hockey #Reading
Spend your Saturday with these cool Dads!
Bring your littles and sing along 🎶 with My Friend Christopher and the Dad Influences (their first show of 2026!) after this Saturday's Storytime (January 17) at Central Library from 10:30am-Noon. events.hpl.ca/event/15536908 #HamOnt #ChildrensLiveMusic
Bring your littles and sing along 🎶 with My Friend Christopher and the Dad Influences (their first show of 2026!) after this Saturday's Storytime (January 17) at Central Library from 10:30am-Noon. events.hpl.ca/event/15536908 #HamOnt #ChildrensLiveMusic
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Spend your Saturday with these cool Dads!
Bring your littles and sing along 🎶 with My Friend Christopher and the Dad Influences (their first show of 2026!) after this Saturday's Storytime (January 17) at Central Library from 10:30am-Noon. events.hpl.ca/event/15536908 #HamOnt #ChildrensLiveMusic
Bring your littles and sing along 🎶 with My Friend Christopher and the Dad Influences (their first show of 2026!) after this Saturday's Storytime (January 17) at Central Library from 10:30am-Noon. events.hpl.ca/event/15536908 #HamOnt #ChildrensLiveMusic
Take #TeamHPL's Scout advice and get outdoors this frosty ❄️ winter or borrow winter-themed titles from our collections!
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Take #TeamHPL's Scout advice and get outdoors this frosty ❄️ winter or borrow winter-themed titles from our collections!
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
HPL is #hiring for a Cleaner role based at Central Library. Application submissions are due on or before Thursday, January 22.
Browse through the job listing at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #JobSearch
Browse through the job listing at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #JobSearch
January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
HPL is #hiring for a Cleaner role based at Central Library. Application submissions are due on or before Thursday, January 22.
Browse through the job listing at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #JobSearch
Browse through the job listing at www.hpl.ca/jobs
#HamOnt #JobSearch
Yes, yes, it's true, #HamOnt!
You can use your HPL library card to visit the new Hamilton Children's Museum FREE! 🧸
tinyurl.com/mrrtcxnw
#LibraryCard #Libraries
You can use your HPL library card to visit the new Hamilton Children's Museum FREE! 🧸
tinyurl.com/mrrtcxnw
#LibraryCard #Libraries
Hamilton Children’s Museum reopens in Gage Park after five years
The Hamilton Children's Museum reopened this weekend after nearly five years, and kids are already giving their stamp of approval.
tinyurl.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Yes, yes, it's true, #HamOnt!
You can use your HPL library card to visit the new Hamilton Children's Museum FREE! 🧸
tinyurl.com/mrrtcxnw
#LibraryCard #Libraries
You can use your HPL library card to visit the new Hamilton Children's Museum FREE! 🧸
tinyurl.com/mrrtcxnw
#LibraryCard #Libraries
#MakerspaceMonday
New year, new opportunities to support your #SmallBusiness or #SchoolProjects! Dundas Branch has a new large-format printer located in its Makerspace that can help you have that polished look for your next sale or class deadline.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #Makerspaces #DIY
New year, new opportunities to support your #SmallBusiness or #SchoolProjects! Dundas Branch has a new large-format printer located in its Makerspace that can help you have that polished look for your next sale or class deadline.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #Makerspaces #DIY
January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#MakerspaceMonday
New year, new opportunities to support your #SmallBusiness or #SchoolProjects! Dundas Branch has a new large-format printer located in its Makerspace that can help you have that polished look for your next sale or class deadline.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #Makerspaces #DIY
New year, new opportunities to support your #SmallBusiness or #SchoolProjects! Dundas Branch has a new large-format printer located in its Makerspace that can help you have that polished look for your next sale or class deadline.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
#HamOnt #Makerspaces #DIY
If you are in the #DiscoveryCentre neighbourhood, look for #TeamHPL and our Bookmobile stopping by on Saturdays at our new time: 2:30-4pm.
Hop on to borrow new reads and magazines for all ages or borrow a movie or two for some carefree downtime. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Hop on to borrow new reads and magazines for all ages or borrow a movie or two for some carefree downtime. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
If you are in the #DiscoveryCentre neighbourhood, look for #TeamHPL and our Bookmobile stopping by on Saturdays at our new time: 2:30-4pm.
Hop on to borrow new reads and magazines for all ages or borrow a movie or two for some carefree downtime. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Hop on to borrow new reads and magazines for all ages or borrow a movie or two for some carefree downtime. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Service Alert:
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections.
Novelist
Summa and Summa Kids
Northstar Digital Literacy
Please visit hpl.ca/articles/rea... for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn. #HamOnt
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections.
Novelist
Summa and Summa Kids
Northstar Digital Literacy
Please visit hpl.ca/articles/rea... for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn. #HamOnt
January 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Service Alert:
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections.
Novelist
Summa and Summa Kids
Northstar Digital Literacy
Please visit hpl.ca/articles/rea... for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn. #HamOnt
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections.
Novelist
Summa and Summa Kids
Northstar Digital Literacy
Please visit hpl.ca/articles/rea... for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn. #HamOnt
HPL is #hiring for the following positions.
- Collections and Digital Access Specialist Internship
- Human Resources Coordinator (Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Management)
- Information Services Manager
Send application submissions to recruit@hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt
- Collections and Digital Access Specialist Internship
- Human Resources Coordinator (Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Management)
- Information Services Manager
Send application submissions to recruit@hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt
January 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
HPL is #hiring for the following positions.
- Collections and Digital Access Specialist Internship
- Human Resources Coordinator (Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Management)
- Information Services Manager
Send application submissions to recruit@hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt
- Collections and Digital Access Specialist Internship
- Human Resources Coordinator (Occupational Health and Safety and Disability Management)
- Information Services Manager
Send application submissions to recruit@hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/jobs #HamOnt
Two weeks away, #HamOnt!
Join Winnipeg #author and #artist Kevin Fraser Mutch for a live reading and conversation about his new graphic novel,
The Moon Prince. Presented by Cartoon Foundry.
Register your free seats at tinyurl.com/4vxb2c4y
📅 Thursday, January 22
🕡 6:30–7:30 pm
📚 Central Library
Join Winnipeg #author and #artist Kevin Fraser Mutch for a live reading and conversation about his new graphic novel,
The Moon Prince. Presented by Cartoon Foundry.
Register your free seats at tinyurl.com/4vxb2c4y
📅 Thursday, January 22
🕡 6:30–7:30 pm
📚 Central Library
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Two weeks away, #HamOnt!
Join Winnipeg #author and #artist Kevin Fraser Mutch for a live reading and conversation about his new graphic novel,
The Moon Prince. Presented by Cartoon Foundry.
Register your free seats at tinyurl.com/4vxb2c4y
📅 Thursday, January 22
🕡 6:30–7:30 pm
📚 Central Library
Join Winnipeg #author and #artist Kevin Fraser Mutch for a live reading and conversation about his new graphic novel,
The Moon Prince. Presented by Cartoon Foundry.
Register your free seats at tinyurl.com/4vxb2c4y
📅 Thursday, January 22
🕡 6:30–7:30 pm
📚 Central Library
Due to ongoing maintenance, Terryberry Branch is closed today, Thursday, January 8. Study Hall is also cancelled tonight.
Branch is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, January 9. Thank you for your patience.
www.hpl.ca/terryberry #HamOnt
Branch is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, January 9. Thank you for your patience.
www.hpl.ca/terryberry #HamOnt
January 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Due to ongoing maintenance, Terryberry Branch is closed today, Thursday, January 8. Study Hall is also cancelled tonight.
Branch is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, January 9. Thank you for your patience.
www.hpl.ca/terryberry #HamOnt
Branch is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, January 9. Thank you for your patience.
www.hpl.ca/terryberry #HamOnt
Below are a few Bookmobile Service Modifications for 2026.
Thursdays
Millgrove: 1-1:30pm (new day)
Mohawk Gardens: 2:30-3pm (new time)
Meadowlands: 3:30-4pm (new time)
Saturdays
Riverdale: 11:15am-12:15pm (new day)
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Thursdays
Millgrove: 1-1:30pm (new day)
Mohawk Gardens: 2:30-3pm (new time)
Meadowlands: 3:30-4pm (new time)
Saturdays
Riverdale: 11:15am-12:15pm (new day)
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
January 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Below are a few Bookmobile Service Modifications for 2026.
Thursdays
Millgrove: 1-1:30pm (new day)
Mohawk Gardens: 2:30-3pm (new time)
Meadowlands: 3:30-4pm (new time)
Saturdays
Riverdale: 11:15am-12:15pm (new day)
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
Thursdays
Millgrove: 1-1:30pm (new day)
Mohawk Gardens: 2:30-3pm (new time)
Meadowlands: 3:30-4pm (new time)
Saturdays
Riverdale: 11:15am-12:15pm (new day)
hpl.ca/bookmobile #HamOnt
HPL's Genealogy Club is back! 📷
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
January 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
HPL's Genealogy Club is back! 📷
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
#TeamHPL's Nadine's top reads for 2025 included ‘Pachinko’ and ‘The Great Believers’. These titles are also available as Book Club kits so gather your friends for cozy ❄️ reading.
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
#TeamHPL's Nadine's top reads for 2025 included ‘Pachinko’ and ‘The Great Believers’. These titles are also available as Book Club kits so gather your friends for cozy ❄️ reading.
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
Terryberry Members - thank you for your Christmas spirit and generosity! ❤️
Over 90 shoeboxes filled with essential items (in support of Hamilton Shoebox Project and over 140 winter accessories (in support of Neighbour2Neighbour) were donated in mid-December and remaining will be donated this week.
Over 90 shoeboxes filled with essential items (in support of Hamilton Shoebox Project and over 140 winter accessories (in support of Neighbour2Neighbour) were donated in mid-December and remaining will be donated this week.
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Terryberry Members - thank you for your Christmas spirit and generosity! ❤️
Over 90 shoeboxes filled with essential items (in support of Hamilton Shoebox Project and over 140 winter accessories (in support of Neighbour2Neighbour) were donated in mid-December and remaining will be donated this week.
Over 90 shoeboxes filled with essential items (in support of Hamilton Shoebox Project and over 140 winter accessories (in support of Neighbour2Neighbour) were donated in mid-December and remaining will be donated this week.
HPL, City of Hamilton's Indigenous Relations Division and Lord Cultural Resources are exploring redevelopment of former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre.
What do you want to see in the new space? Between January 5-23, have your say and complete a survey.
hpl.ca/dc-survey #HamOnt
What do you want to see in the new space? Between January 5-23, have your say and complete a survey.
hpl.ca/dc-survey #HamOnt
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
HPL, City of Hamilton's Indigenous Relations Division and Lord Cultural Resources are exploring redevelopment of former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre.
What do you want to see in the new space? Between January 5-23, have your say and complete a survey.
hpl.ca/dc-survey #HamOnt
What do you want to see in the new space? Between January 5-23, have your say and complete a survey.
hpl.ca/dc-survey #HamOnt
Are you a new #computer user? Looking to learn basic computer skills? Register for Basic Computer Skills 1 starting this Thursday, January 8, 10:30am-11:30am. The program will run first two Thursdays of each month until June 10 at Kenilworth Branch. #HamOnt #olderadults
events.hpl.ca/event/15075752
events.hpl.ca/event/15075752
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Are you a new #computer user? Looking to learn basic computer skills? Register for Basic Computer Skills 1 starting this Thursday, January 8, 10:30am-11:30am. The program will run first two Thursdays of each month until June 10 at Kenilworth Branch. #HamOnt #olderadults
events.hpl.ca/event/15075752
events.hpl.ca/event/15075752