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.
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.