Barton- Printing not available
Please be advised Printing is currently not available at Barton. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.
Turner Park Branch - Fire Drill
On Wednesday, September 4, the Turner Park Branch will be closed from noon-1 pm for a joint fire drill with the Les Chater Family YMCA.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Study Halls Return September 3
Study Hall service returns Tuesday, September 3 at the Central Library and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches. Please visit www.hpl.ca/study-halls for full details.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Family Literacy Day - 25th Anniversary
![A snowman reading a book and holding an HPL branded mug.](https://www.hpl.ca/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/SITE%20fam%20lit%20day%202023%20edits.jpg?itok=VXVIzpr9)
National Family Literacy Day, also known as Snuggle Up and Read Together Day, is Saturday January 27, 2024. HPL has plenty of Snuggle Up and Read Storytimes to celebrate the 25th anniversary. This year's theme is Let’s have a family party! Make food, sing songs, read stories and play games together to keep the fun going.
You can also register to watch a virtual celebration of National Literacy Day with author and Honorary Chair, Barbara Reid. Barbara will demonstrate how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things.
Literacy is the greatest skill a parent and/or caregiver can give to a child. It is the foundation for creativity, expression, lifelong learning and well-being.
Borrow new and favourite books to read together from HPL.
Need a library card? Register for one. It's easy.