Bookmobile Modified Service
On Tuesday, April 1, the Gemini Bookmobile visit (20 Gemini Drive) will arrive earlier, 12-12:30 pm (instead of 1-1:30 pm). Regular service is expected to return the following week.
Around the Bay Race - Road Closures and Detours
The 2025 Around the Bay Race is on this Sunday, March 30. Road closures and HSR detours will be in place. Give yourself extra time to get around downtown and if you're heading to Central Library. www.hamilton.ca
Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Family Literacy Day 2025
National Family Literacy Day, also known as Snuggle Up and Read Together Day, is Monday, January 27, 2025. HPL has plenty of Snuggle Up and Read Storytimes to celebrate this annual event. This year's theme is ‘Let’s go Green, Together’. Make a pledge as a family to learn ways to be more green. Being green together is a fun way to learn as a family while being kind to the environment.
Download free resources, including activity sheets and bookmarks, to help promote the importance of reading in today’s world.
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 an HPL library card? Register for one and get started exploring our branches and collections.
