HPL Thanksgiving Holiday Closure
All Hamilton Public Library branches are closed on Sunday, October 8 and Monday, October 9 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Bookmobile is off the road while Study Hall and Extended Access services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, October 10.
Fall For Reading with HPL
Book clubs, author talks, craft sessions, Makerspace demos, Storytimes and more programming are on this fall at HPL. Visit your local Branch or the online Events Calendar to attend upcoming library events.
New! After Hours Study Hall at Central Library
Looking for a quiet study space or space to work? As of September 25, Central Library has a Study Hall from Mondays-Thursdays, 8pm-Midnight (except on statutory holidays). The Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches also offer Study Halls.
Home Library Service
Are you homebound due to illness, injury or frailty? Learn more about HPL’s Home Library Service (formerly known as the Visiting Library Service). With the colder months ahead, you can still enjoy reading, watching movies and listening to music with library materials sent directly to you. Learn more details on applying if you or someone you know is homebound.
Learning with HPL
Students, educators and caregivers can browse a collection of activities, book lists, educational and tutoring resources, online courses and more at our website.
The Short Works Prize Writing Contest
Recognizing Excellence in Writing: The Annual Short Works Prize for Hamilton-area writers is now open. Entries are being accepted until Saturday, October 28, 2023. Presented in partnership with Hamilton Arts & Letters Magazine and Hamilton Public Library.
2023 Hamilton Reads
There’s still time to place your hold on Read Nothing The Same, Everything Haunted: The Ballad of Motl the Cowboy by local author, Gary Barwin. Visit our website for more details about the upcoming Grand Finale event.
Send Postcards to Someone Special this Fall
Pick up postcards and send special greetings to seniors living in long-term care homes and socially isolated residents. Complete the mailing address and drop off at any branch – we’ll take care of the postage.