Mount Hope Branch Public Washroom Out of Order
Due to plumbing issues, the washrooms will be unavailable today, Monday, February 24. The estimated duration of the disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central and Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable
The large format printer in the Makerspace is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.
Red Hill Branch – Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services
Red Hill Branch is testing a pricing update where applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop and Makerspace items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.
This change will take effect at all branches starting February 25.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
