Terryberry Accessible Washroom Not Available
Terryberry Branch's accessible washroom is currently out of order. We are working to remedy the issue as soon as possible.
Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale and Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Spend March Break with HPL
Explore, Imagine and Discover
Have a blast with HPL this March Break with programs, activities and special events for all ages and interests.
Events and Programs
SCIENCE AND SPACE
Become one with the night sky inside the McMaster Portable Planetarium, blow gigantic bubbles at the Bubbleology Show and make a fossil footprint with Let’s Talk Science’s Dynamic Dinos.
FUN AND GAMES
Practice for your next Canada's Got Talent audition with Karaoke, test your problem-solving skills under pressure in the Escape Room and reign supreme at the Mario Kart Video Game Tournament.
ANIMALS AND NATURE
Encounter Ontario’s Strange and Unusual Animals with Dan the Nature Man, meet animal friends on the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about animals’ unique self-defence mechanisms with Nature’s Ninjas.
MOVIES AND PERFORMANCE
Enjoy wholesome Family Movies, take in a Magic Show with Owen Anderson and hear the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra tell The Hockey Sweater story with music.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES
Children up to 4 years old can sing and dance with Livi and Friends, enjoy a Puppet Show and Storytime and take their stuffies to a Teddy Bear Sleepover.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Make and create with a variety of art supplies, use cutting-edge technology to make cool creations and learn about Hamilton’s solar eclipse at the STEAM Learning Lab.
Reading Adventures for Children
Check out some of our favourite books to read during March break.
Fun Projects and Activities
March Break Programming for Teens
Events and Programs
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of March programs and download our March Break insert.