Based on a true story ... a Member lost their keys, and #TeamHPL's Emily was able to track them down using the HPL Library card FOB attached. This saved them time and money by avoiding key replacements!
HPL's #LibraryCard saves the day once again! 📚
#HamOnt #LibrariesTransform #Libraries
HPL's #LibraryCard saves the day once again! 📚
#HamOnt #LibrariesTransform #Libraries
June 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Based on a true story ... a Member lost their keys, and #TeamHPL's Emily was able to track them down using the HPL Library card FOB attached. This saved them time and money by avoiding key replacements!
HPL's #LibraryCard saves the day once again! 📚
#HamOnt #LibrariesTransform #Libraries
HPL's #LibraryCard saves the day once again! 📚
#HamOnt #LibrariesTransform #Libraries
Summer ☀️ isn't over! There's still time to come check out the Valley Park @hamontbikeshare.bsky.social Hub before Labour Day. Take a ride 🚲 as #TeamHPL's Mascot Scout did recently, exploring local trails! 🌳
In partnership with @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and Hamilton Sustainable Mobility. #HamOnt
In partnership with @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and Hamilton Sustainable Mobility. #HamOnt
August 17, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Summer ☀️ isn't over! There's still time to come check out the Valley Park @hamontbikeshare.bsky.social Hub before Labour Day. Take a ride 🚲 as #TeamHPL's Mascot Scout did recently, exploring local trails! 🌳
In partnership with @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and Hamilton Sustainable Mobility. #HamOnt
In partnership with @cityofhamilton.bsky.social and Hamilton Sustainable Mobility. #HamOnt
Hear ye, hear ye!
The magic of HPL's library card lit up with #TeamHPL's presence at last Saturday's #Ancaster Wentworth Medieval Faire! 🏰🦄
#HamOnt #WandTrend #Explore #Libraries
The magic of HPL's library card lit up with #TeamHPL's presence at last Saturday's #Ancaster Wentworth Medieval Faire! 🏰🦄
#HamOnt #WandTrend #Explore #Libraries
May 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hear ye, hear ye!
The magic of HPL's library card lit up with #TeamHPL's presence at last Saturday's #Ancaster Wentworth Medieval Faire! 🏰🦄
#HamOnt #WandTrend #Explore #Libraries
The magic of HPL's library card lit up with #TeamHPL's presence at last Saturday's #Ancaster Wentworth Medieval Faire! 🏰🦄
#HamOnt #WandTrend #Explore #Libraries
#TeamHPL's Phuong wants you to know about the new By the Water Book Club taking place at West Harbour Branch!
Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub
Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub
September 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
#TeamHPL's Phuong wants you to know about the new By the Water Book Club taking place at West Harbour Branch!
Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub
Read and come discuss 'Finding Edward' by Sheila Murray next Tuesday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm while overlooking Lake Ontario!
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt #Reading #BookClub
#TeamHPL's Gustav would like everyone to know that HPL's Storytimes 📚 and programming have returned to Concession Branch!
Family Storytimes are back on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow) and Fridays, 10am-10:30am.
www.hpl.ca/events
www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza/
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Family Storytimes are back on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow) and Fridays, 10am-10:30am.
www.hpl.ca/events
www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza/
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
September 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM
#TeamHPL's Gustav would like everyone to know that HPL's Storytimes 📚 and programming have returned to Concession Branch!
Family Storytimes are back on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow) and Fridays, 10am-10:30am.
www.hpl.ca/events
www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza/
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Family Storytimes are back on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow) and Fridays, 10am-10:30am.
www.hpl.ca/events
www.hpl.ca/pumpkin-palooza/
#HamOnt #EarlyLiteracy #Libraries
Members recently decoupaged these lovely planters at Terryberry Branch, who will be filling them with their flowers of choice.
#HamOnt, you can also #DIY at home by following along with #TeamHPL's Linda's Terra Cotta Decoupage Planter at HPL's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/mrvp9z32
#HamOnt, you can also #DIY at home by following along with #TeamHPL's Linda's Terra Cotta Decoupage Planter at HPL's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/mrvp9z32
March 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Members recently decoupaged these lovely planters at Terryberry Branch, who will be filling them with their flowers of choice.
#HamOnt, you can also #DIY at home by following along with #TeamHPL's Linda's Terra Cotta Decoupage Planter at HPL's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/mrvp9z32
#HamOnt, you can also #DIY at home by following along with #TeamHPL's Linda's Terra Cotta Decoupage Planter at HPL's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/mrvp9z32
#TeamHPL's Nadine's top reads for 2025 included ‘Pachinko’ and ‘The Great Believers’. These titles are also available as Book Club kits so gather your friends for cozy ❄️ reading.
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
#TeamHPL's Nadine's top reads for 2025 included ‘Pachinko’ and ‘The Great Believers’. These titles are also available as Book Club kits so gather your friends for cozy ❄️ reading.
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
Maximize your #librarycard to #save in 2026!
hpl.ca./articles/rea... #HamOnt
#TeamHPL's Angela helped prep these pretty cuttings 🌱 for last Friday's Plant Exchange at Binbrook.
With unofficial start to summer this long weekend, plan-t to attend these upcoming exchanges.
Saturdays
May 23, 10am - Stoney Creek
June 6, 10am - Kenilworth and Saltfleet
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
With unofficial start to summer this long weekend, plan-t to attend these upcoming exchanges.
Saturdays
May 23, 10am - Stoney Creek
June 6, 10am - Kenilworth and Saltfleet
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
May 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
#TeamHPL's Angela helped prep these pretty cuttings 🌱 for last Friday's Plant Exchange at Binbrook.
With unofficial start to summer this long weekend, plan-t to attend these upcoming exchanges.
Saturdays
May 23, 10am - Stoney Creek
June 6, 10am - Kenilworth and Saltfleet
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
With unofficial start to summer this long weekend, plan-t to attend these upcoming exchanges.
Saturdays
May 23, 10am - Stoney Creek
June 6, 10am - Kenilworth and Saltfleet
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
HPL's Genealogy Club is back! 📷
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
January 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
HPL's Genealogy Club is back! 📷
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
Starting Wednesday, January 21 (2-3pm), join #genealogy buffs and #history enthusiasts at Central Library. This monthly series, hosted by #TeamHPL's Kaye, features a range of genealogy topics and guest speakers.
Drop in: events.hpl.ca/event/15151433 #HamOnt
Cuteness overload at Red Hill's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten launch party with kids and caregivers this morning!
#TeamHPL's Raina's Storytime started off the festivities. But the icing on the cookie was Nolan, Cade, JJ and Flora enjoying their HPL star cookies together.
hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt
#TeamHPL's Raina's Storytime started off the festivities. But the icing on the cookie was Nolan, Cade, JJ and Flora enjoying their HPL star cookies together.
hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Cuteness overload at Red Hill's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten launch party with kids and caregivers this morning!
#TeamHPL's Raina's Storytime started off the festivities. But the icing on the cookie was Nolan, Cade, JJ and Flora enjoying their HPL star cookies together.
hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt
#TeamHPL's Raina's Storytime started off the festivities. But the icing on the cookie was Nolan, Cade, JJ and Flora enjoying their HPL star cookies together.
hpl.ca/1000books #HamOnt
Take #TeamHPL's Scout advice and get outdoors this frosty ❄️ winter or borrow winter-themed titles from our collections!
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Take #TeamHPL's Scout advice and get outdoors this frosty ❄️ winter or borrow winter-themed titles from our collections!
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
But step into Central Library next Friday, January 23 from 11am-1pm for our Winterfest ❄️ PA Day special programming and a fun day inside. events.hpl.ca/event/15130040 #HamOnt
Members and #TeamHPL's Hanna and Stella loved meeting adorable Rory, Floyd, and Pippin! 🐶
Bring your kiddos to Barks for Books this month.
Thursdays, Valley Park Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Mondays, Turner Park Branch, 6-7pm
Mondays, Westdale Branch, 5-6pm (Starting September 21)
www.hpl.ca/events
Bring your kiddos to Barks for Books this month.
Thursdays, Valley Park Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Mondays, Turner Park Branch, 6-7pm
Mondays, Westdale Branch, 5-6pm (Starting September 21)
www.hpl.ca/events
September 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Members and #TeamHPL's Hanna and Stella loved meeting adorable Rory, Floyd, and Pippin! 🐶
Bring your kiddos to Barks for Books this month.
Thursdays, Valley Park Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Mondays, Turner Park Branch, 6-7pm
Mondays, Westdale Branch, 5-6pm (Starting September 21)
www.hpl.ca/events
Bring your kiddos to Barks for Books this month.
Thursdays, Valley Park Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Mondays, Turner Park Branch, 6-7pm
Mondays, Westdale Branch, 5-6pm (Starting September 21)
www.hpl.ca/events
Another one added to #TeamHPL's Evan's #BikeMonth t-shirt collection!
From great giveaways, mountain #biking tips, free tune-ups, to delicious treats, it was another fun morning held at #HamOnt City Hall yesterday for #bike lovers.
Learn more about the benefits of #cycling in our HPL collections.
From great giveaways, mountain #biking tips, free tune-ups, to delicious treats, it was another fun morning held at #HamOnt City Hall yesterday for #bike lovers.
Learn more about the benefits of #cycling in our HPL collections.
May 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Another one added to #TeamHPL's Evan's #BikeMonth t-shirt collection!
From great giveaways, mountain #biking tips, free tune-ups, to delicious treats, it was another fun morning held at #HamOnt City Hall yesterday for #bike lovers.
Learn more about the benefits of #cycling in our HPL collections.
From great giveaways, mountain #biking tips, free tune-ups, to delicious treats, it was another fun morning held at #HamOnt City Hall yesterday for #bike lovers.
Learn more about the benefits of #cycling in our HPL collections.
#TeamHPL's Nadratan got her 5-week-old son, Adam, his first HPL library card and the cute onesie was so fitting for the occasion! 📚
It's never too early to sign up your littles for their very own library card. Full details and application can be found at hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
It's never too early to sign up your littles for their very own library card. Full details and application can be found at hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
April 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
#TeamHPL's Nadratan got her 5-week-old son, Adam, his first HPL library card and the cute onesie was so fitting for the occasion! 📚
It's never too early to sign up your littles for their very own library card. Full details and application can be found at hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
It's never too early to sign up your littles for their very own library card. Full details and application can be found at hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
Stroll through #WaterdownVillage until October 31 to see more than 100 scarecrows on display as part of 9th Annual Scarecrow Walk.
Look for #TeamHPL's addition: Gru scarecrow, holding his first HPL library card with minion pumpkins ready to help carry his books! 📚
#HamOnt #Waterdown #libraries
Look for #TeamHPL's addition: Gru scarecrow, holding his first HPL library card with minion pumpkins ready to help carry his books! 📚
#HamOnt #Waterdown #libraries
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Stroll through #WaterdownVillage until October 31 to see more than 100 scarecrows on display as part of 9th Annual Scarecrow Walk.
Look for #TeamHPL's addition: Gru scarecrow, holding his first HPL library card with minion pumpkins ready to help carry his books! 📚
#HamOnt #Waterdown #libraries
Look for #TeamHPL's addition: Gru scarecrow, holding his first HPL library card with minion pumpkins ready to help carry his books! 📚
#HamOnt #Waterdown #libraries
Meet #HamOnt's favourite duo 🐿️🦊
Twig the Squirrel from the Hamilton Children's Museum and #TeamHPL's Scout the Fox are teaming up for a special reminder.
Your HPL card unlocks FREE ADMISSION!
🪪 Register the entire family! Every family member (ages 1+) needs their own. www.hpl.ca/museum
Twig the Squirrel from the Hamilton Children's Museum and #TeamHPL's Scout the Fox are teaming up for a special reminder.
Your HPL card unlocks FREE ADMISSION!
🪪 Register the entire family! Every family member (ages 1+) needs their own. www.hpl.ca/museum
August 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Meet #HamOnt's favourite duo 🐿️🦊
Twig the Squirrel from the Hamilton Children's Museum and #TeamHPL's Scout the Fox are teaming up for a special reminder.
Your HPL card unlocks FREE ADMISSION!
🪪 Register the entire family! Every family member (ages 1+) needs their own. www.hpl.ca/museum
Twig the Squirrel from the Hamilton Children's Museum and #TeamHPL's Scout the Fox are teaming up for a special reminder.
Your HPL card unlocks FREE ADMISSION!
🪪 Register the entire family! Every family member (ages 1+) needs their own. www.hpl.ca/museum
#TeamHPL's Scout welcomes you to "Get your party hats 🎉 on to celebrate Central Library's new Children's Area this Saturday (August 29) from 11am-1pm!" 🎉
Family Storytime will start the day at 10-10:30am and then fun festivities kick off at 11am.
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Family Storytime will start the day at 10-10:30am and then fun festivities kick off at 11am.
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
August 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
#TeamHPL's Scout welcomes you to "Get your party hats 🎉 on to celebrate Central Library's new Children's Area this Saturday (August 29) from 11am-1pm!" 🎉
Family Storytime will start the day at 10-10:30am and then fun festivities kick off at 11am.
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
Family Storytime will start the day at 10-10:30am and then fun festivities kick off at 11am.
www.hpl.ca/events #HamOnt
#TeamHPL's Brett captured this sweet moment of her little friend Fox with Veronica after attending a recent Storytime at Locke Branch. Fox was thrilled hanging out with HPL's puppet Scout especially wearing a fox-themed t-shirt.
Search Storytimes at www.hpl.ca/storytime
Search Storytimes at www.hpl.ca/storytime
August 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
#TeamHPL's Brett captured this sweet moment of her little friend Fox with Veronica after attending a recent Storytime at Locke Branch. Fox was thrilled hanging out with HPL's puppet Scout especially wearing a fox-themed t-shirt.
Search Storytimes at www.hpl.ca/storytime
Search Storytimes at www.hpl.ca/storytime
Scarlett had a magical experience along with other kiddos and #TeamHPL's Kat at yesterday's Magic Mel's Amazing Show at Turner Park!
Be spellbound and come for a repeat performance TOMORROW (Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm) at Barton Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/16599169
#HamOnt #SummerReadingClub
Be spellbound and come for a repeat performance TOMORROW (Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm) at Barton Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/16599169
#HamOnt #SummerReadingClub
July 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Scarlett had a magical experience along with other kiddos and #TeamHPL's Kat at yesterday's Magic Mel's Amazing Show at Turner Park!
Be spellbound and come for a repeat performance TOMORROW (Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm) at Barton Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/16599169
#HamOnt #SummerReadingClub
Be spellbound and come for a repeat performance TOMORROW (Thursday, July 23, 3-4pm) at Barton Branch. events.hpl.ca/event/16599169
#HamOnt #SummerReadingClub
Members will be lighting up their lives with these creative candles they painted and designed yesterday with #TeamHPL's Nadine!
Turn to page 2 on www.hpl.ca/guide for more Craft at HPL programs throughout June. #HamOnt #Libraries #crafting
Turn to page 2 on www.hpl.ca/guide for more Craft at HPL programs throughout June. #HamOnt #Libraries #crafting
June 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Members will be lighting up their lives with these creative candles they painted and designed yesterday with #TeamHPL's Nadine!
Turn to page 2 on www.hpl.ca/guide for more Craft at HPL programs throughout June. #HamOnt #Libraries #crafting
Turn to page 2 on www.hpl.ca/guide for more Craft at HPL programs throughout June. #HamOnt #Libraries #crafting
HPL Library cards sure looked different back in 1966! But the one thing that hasn't changed is its access to books, providing opportunities to learn and grow.
This #vintage #Library card was found by #TeamHPL's Malcolm's neighbour. What a treasured find!
hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
This #vintage #Library card was found by #TeamHPL's Malcolm's neighbour. What a treasured find!
hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
March 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
HPL Library cards sure looked different back in 1966! But the one thing that hasn't changed is its access to books, providing opportunities to learn and grow.
This #vintage #Library card was found by #TeamHPL's Malcolm's neighbour. What a treasured find!
hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
This #vintage #Library card was found by #TeamHPL's Malcolm's neighbour. What a treasured find!
hpl.ca/librarycard #HamOnt
Are you excited for the big stars coming to #JUNOS this March?! Grab your friends and/or family, walk the gold 🌟 carpet to take a #selfie with the Big Guitar on Central Library's 1st Floor! Pose for the camera 📸 like #TeamHPL's Matt and share on social.
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
February 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Are you excited for the big stars coming to #JUNOS this March?! Grab your friends and/or family, walk the gold 🌟 carpet to take a #selfie with the Big Guitar on Central Library's 1st Floor! Pose for the camera 📸 like #TeamHPL's Matt and share on social.
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
hpl.ca/central
#HamOnt #LiveMusic #JUNOS2026
Tomorrow for #NDTR, begin the day with a Sunrise Ceremony at 6 am at West Harbour James Street Plaza and then return for an Afternoon Gathering (1-4pm).
Look for #TeamHPL's table to make a free Orange Shirt Day button to show your support.
www.hpl.ca/orange-shirt-day #HamOnt
Look for #TeamHPL's table to make a free Orange Shirt Day button to show your support.
www.hpl.ca/orange-shirt-day #HamOnt
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM