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Hamilton Public Library Celebrates Jackie Washington Day

HAMILTON, ON – February 12, 2024

Home Library Service

The Home Library Service provides library materials to Hamilton residents unable to get to any of our 23 branches or Bookmobile sites.

To qualify, individuals must be:

Hamilton Public Library Reveals its Top Books and Movies of 2023

HAMILTON, ON – December 19, 2023 – Hamilton Public Library cardholders read and watched more than five million physical and digital items in 2023. Here are the Top 10 lists based on the most checked-out and renewed titles at HPL’s 23 branches and Bookmobile.

HPL Reveals the 2022 Hamilton Reads Title

HAMILTON, ON – May 12, 2022 – First Canada issued a resounding well done for author Norma Dunning’s short story collection Tainna: The Unseen Ones. Now it’s Hamilton’s turn to do the same.

The winner of the 2021 Governor General Literary Award for Fiction is this year’s Hamilton Reads choice.

Indigenous Market Launches at Hamilton Public Library

HAMILTON, ON – May 9, 2022 – Regional Indigenous artists and makers are setting up shop at Central Library on dedicated Saturdays starting in May with the launch of the Indigenous Market at HPL.

Browse and buy one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, from jewelry to ceramics, leatherwork and literature every second and third Saturday, May through December. Each market features a new set of creators and by year end will showcase merchandise from more than 30 artists and makers.

Have Library Card Will Travel, with Free Child’s PRESTO Card

HAMILTON, ON – February 18, 2022 – Oh, the places you’ll go with Hamilton Public Library. A free child’s PRESTO card joins the growing list of perks that come with a HPL library card. The card enables children ages 6-12 to ride for free on HSR and Accessible Transportation Services (DARTS). Head to any HPL branch to get a free PRESTO card until supplies last.

Starting Friday, February 18, hop on board by following these three easy steps: