Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to mechanical issues, the following Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, November 26. Service is expected to return next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Garth: 12:30pm-1pm 
  • St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15pm-1:45pm 
  • Gemini: 2pm-2:30pm
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 2:30pm
Carlisle Branch Disruptions

Due to IT maintenance, the Guest WiFi is unavailable today, Wednesday, November 26. 

The wave to open function on the accessible entrance door is also out of order today.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 11:30am
Dundas Branch: Power Outage

Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available. 

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Published:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 2:45pm
Stoney Creek Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Freelton Branch Network Unavailable

On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Published:
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Hamilton Reads 2020

Hamilton Reads 2020. Moon of the Crusted Snow, Waubgeshig Rice.

The Book   |  Programs and Events   |  Activities and Achievements   |  Author-Led Event   |  Recommendations

 

Hamilton Reads 2020 - Join the Conversation

Hamilton Reads is Hamilton Public Library's community-wide book club and more. This year, we discuss and delve into Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgeshig Rice.

 

MOON OF THE CRUSTED SNOW
As a small northern Anishinaabe community grapples with dwindling food, power and cell service, panic builds when an unexpected visitor arrives from the south.

Author Waubgeshig Rice is from Wasauksing First Nation. He is also a journalist and radio host of CBC Up North.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Let's meet online! Check here often as new programs are developed.
 
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
We have compiled a list of goals for eager readers to take on, if you wish. (No pressure, just fun.)
Join in on our online discussion.
 
AUTHOR-LED EVENT
Hear the stories behind the story from author Waubgeshig Rice.
RECOMMENDATIONS
There's more to read and listen to when it comes to themes explored in Moon of the Crusted Snow.