Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
Unveiling of Poetry Archive Collection
HAMILTON, ON – October 9, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library and The Tower Poetry Society (TPS) invite poetry lovers to Central Library this Friday October 12 from 1-3pm for the launch of the Tower Poetry Society Archive. The collection will be housed in Hamilton Public Library’s Local History & Archives (LH&A).
The Tower Poetry Society (TPS) was established in 1951 and is one of the oldest poetry workshop groups in North America.
WHAT: Tower Poestry Archive Launch
AGENDA: Opening Remarks - Paul Takala, CEO, Hamilton Public Library
MC - G.W. Down, Editor-In-Chief, Tower Poetry Society,
Welcome - Gailye J. Connoly, Tower Poetry Society president
TPS History & Archival Transfer - Roy J. Adams, Tower Poetry Society Archivist
Poetry Readings - Society Members
WHEN: Friday October 12, 2018, 1-3pm
WHERE: Hamilton Room, Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton ON
Plan your route with Google Maps
Communications Manager
Hamilton Public Library
w. 905.546.3200 x5934
smckay@hpl.ca