Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, June 30, and Monday, July 1st, for Canada Day. Bookmobile, Extended Access, and Study Hall services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, July 2.
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Heat Warning
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued a Heat Warning beginning on Monday, June 17, 2024 . Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. See the City of Hamilton website for more information about Heat Warnings.
During a Heat Warning, HPL facilities will act as a "Cool Place" during open hours only. Find additional "Cool Places" in the city.
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
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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.