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Author Ralph Nader to Read at Central Library

HAMILTON, ON – November 14, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library will host author Ralph Nader on Friday, November 18.

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Thank you, TURKEY Rhubarb

TURKEY Rhubarb will be putting their instruments down. But before they did that, they shared their last Hamilton gig with their biggest fan -- HPL! Kids of all ages sang and danced with TURKEY Rhubarb last October 1, 2018 at the 4^th floor of the Central Library.

Show Your Library Some Love: Help Us Reach 7 Million Items Borrowed In 2016

HAMILTON, ON – October 21, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library launches its seven million challenge, calling on the help of customers to reach a 2016 circulation goal of seven million items borrowed by December 31, 2016.

Opening of "Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the '44 Uprising" Exhibit

HAMILTON, ON – October 5, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition, “Canadian Aviators help Warsaw during the Uprising ’44.” The exhibition is a tribute to Canadian airmen who died during the Second World War providing airlift for the Polish Home Army in occupied Poland and for Warsaw’s insurgents fighting for the liberation of Poland’s capital city.

Join Us for the Launch of the Storytelling Project Event at the Grand Unveiling of the New Hamilton Room

HAMILTON, ON –September 22, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library and our community partners are celebrating the official launch of the Love Your City, Share Your Story digital storytelling project at an unveiling event on Friday, September 30. This event will take place in newly renovated Hamilton Room at the Central Library and will be an opportunity to thank the partners, donors and sponsors who have generously supported these projects.

Official Launch of Culture Days in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ON – September 28, 2016 – Hamilton Arts Council (HAC) and Hamilton Public Library (HPL) are partnering this year with Culture Days Ontario to bring Culture Days events to HPL.

Local artists and performers responded enthusiastically to our offer of free gallery, studio or performance space at library locations. Together, HAC and HPL are hosting a wide range of interactive cultural events this weekend.