Central Library - Fire Training Drill
During the month of May, please be advised that we'll be holding a surprise fire drill. This will take place during our service hours. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
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.
The Telling Tales Festival
Admission: Free Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario
If you plan to attend, pre-registration is required.
Free Shuttle Buses are available. Pre-registration is also required.
The 15th anniversary Telling Tales Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens features a full schedule of over 40 of Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, and storytellers presenting on five vibrant stages.
Look for Team HPL on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17 in the Global Garden for storytimes and hands-on activities. Come create your very own comic book character and add your ideas to our collaborative community mural.
Check out tellingtales.org for details on this year’s presenters, event schedule, reading lists and more.