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What's Happening at the Hamilton Public Library
March Break with HPL Special guests and musical performers. Arts and Crafts. Family Movies. Plan your March Break (14-21) by downloading and browsing the March Break What’s Happening Guide insert for a full programming list.
Hamilton Reads 2026 Book Launch Find out the one book Hamilton should read this year on Thursday, March 26 from 6-8pm at Central Library. Enjoy a live performance by Bel Canto Strings as Hamilton’s first Poet in Place’s Lishai Peel hosts an evening filled with books and recommendations, treats, and more. Bring a friend or neighbour and register your free seats for a fun literary night out.
NEW Board Game Collection at HPL Just in time for March Break fun, a variety of board games for all ages and skill levels will become available on Monday, March 16. Borrow for free with your library card; perfect for family nights, parties, or trying something new.
Visit the Newly Reopened Hamilton Children’s Museum with Your Library Card Explore the newly renovated Hamilton Children’s Museum FREE with your Hamilton Public Library card. Each person over the age of five must have a physical or digital Hamilton Public Library card to gain free entry. There’s free on-site parking, or children ages 6-12 can travel for FREE on HSR transit with a valid PRESTO card, available from Hamilton Public Library.
Learn more at HPL’s website to plan your next visit.
Learning with HPL Find activities, book lists, tutoring help, online courses, and more for students, their families, and educators. Visit our website for a collection of resources to succeed this academic school year.
Study Halls Study or work quietly at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches after hours Monday through Thursday, 8pm to midnight. Full details can be found online. (Central Library’s Study Hall returns in Spring 2026.)
Lendporium – Borrow Unique Items from HPL Your Hamilton Public Library card lets you borrow anything in our Lendporium, including Art Gallery of Hamilton and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) passes, birding backpacks, early year engineering kits, and home support devices.
Linkedin Learning and BrainFuse for Students and Job Seekers From online studying and tutoring services to job search tools, visit Brainfuse and Linkedin Learning for free with your HPL library card.
Online Resources at HPL Save with your HPL library card in 2026! From magazines to movies to music, access a variety of online resources for your entertainment on a budget.
Our virtual branch at hpl.ca is always open. Questions? Call 289.779.7588, email askus@hpl.ca , or chat with Staff at hpl.ca.
