The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 24. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
All HPL Branches are Cool Places during our open service hours. Stay hydrated and cool, wear a hat or take an umbrella to keep your head cool, and don’t forget sunscreen. www.hpl.ca/hours
Service adjustments this week:
Fri, July 25 – Huntington Park cancelled
Sat, July 26 – All stops cancelled. Bookmobile will visit Bayfront Park for Fiesta Extravaganza
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
17th Annual Telling Tales Festival Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5, 202510am - 5pm
Admission: FreeRoyal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario
Full schedule launching in August! More than 70+ presentations by an award-winning, diverse line-up, whose unique backgrounds and experiences will connect children with the magic of storytelling.
The 17th annual Telling Tales Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens will feature a full schedule of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers on five stages.
Look for Team HPL in the Global Garden for storytimes and hands-on activities.
Check out Telling Tales for details on this year’s presenters, event schedule, reading lists, and more.
Stories change lives, and great tales never grow old.
