Hamilton Public Library

Despite the downpour and cold conditions, supporters of the 2025 Power of the Pen awardees and honourable mentions ✏️✏️ came out on Saturday to recognize the talented writers! 📚

Guest speaker and Susan Currie gave an inspirational talk about her writing journey including the ups and downs and twists and turns of her path to where she is now.

The 32nd Annual Power of the Pen is now open and submissions can be submitted before September 30. Get writing! www.hpl.ca/power-pen

The 90s called ... relive the nostalgic days of 90210 and R&B music with the latest memoirs 📚 by Jennie Garth and Brandy!
https://hpl.bibliocommons.com/

Due to Staff training, Westdale Branch will have a delayed opening of 10am on Monday, June 1st. You may visit Locke and Central as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding. www.hpl.ca/locke

HPL's Bookmobile has the following service modifications throughout June. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for continual updates.

Tuesday, June 2:
McMaster University - Cancelled

Friday, June 5:
Winona - Cancelled
Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Saturday, June 6:
All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event

Tuesday, June 9:
Greencedar - Cancelled
Mountview - Cancelled

Saturday, June 13:
All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event

Friday, June 19:
Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
Maplewood - Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:
Swansea - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:
Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
Riverdale - Cancelled
Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
(As the Summer Reading Club Launch Party will take place from 10am-2pm!)

Tuesday, June 30:
Greencedar - Cancelled
Mountview - Cancelled

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Do you know we offer sound studios 🎧 to help you learn an instrument 🎶 or record 🎙️ your music? Visit Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Turner Park and Valley Park Branches to get your creative juices flowing.

Instruments offered include acoustic and electric guitars 🎸 keyboards ⌨️ and electric pianos 🎹and electric drum 🥁 kits.

Audio recording software includes Garageband, Adobe Audition and Audacity.

Learn how our Makerspaces can inspire your musical and technical aspirations! www.hpl.ca/makerspaces

All HPL Branches are closed this Friday, May 29, for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday, May 30.

Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.

Do you know looking for hours this summer and who are -savvy? HPL has spots for our NEW Code Club 💻 summer series taking place from July 6 to August 17 at select branches.

Applications are being accepted before June 5 at www.hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

The Terryberry Library: Trails, Travels, and Taverns permanent exhibit has opened at Terryberry Branch! The combination and results of several years of work, the exhibit explores the history of the library and local area through themes of community, journey, and memory.

Beginning with the importance of the Mohawk Trail to First Nations peoples, it looks at the arrival of the Terryberry family to the region, the growth and development of Barton, and the opening of the Branch in 1970. It features artifacts donated by the Terryberry family and images from the Local History and Archives collection.

Stop in and learn more about this important piece of !

Made in Dundas 2026 is just THREE DAYS away! Your friendly neighbourhood library — the Hamilton Public Library, Dundas Branch had a fantastic time at Made in Dundas last year, and they’ll be back again for more fun. Spend some time with your local librarians this Saturday and stop by their table inside to explore everything HPL has to offer. See you in three days! 📚

The energy was where it was at last Thursday's 'Police in the Park' down by Bayfront Park. and Hamilton Police Service met students across who learned more about our community services.

Look for HPL's Bookmobile at this fun, family-friendly event this Saturday, May 23!

Train Days, 11am-4pm at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

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CANCELLED: Touch a Truck, 9am-1pm at Discovery Centre (West Harbour Branch)

***As a result of the cancellation, HPL's Bookmobile will be visiting its regularly scheduled Saturday sites instead (Stoney Creek Arena, Riverdale, and Discovery Centre).