Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed on Sunday, May 19, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 20. Bookmobile, Extended Access, and Study Hall services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 21.
Central Library - Fire Training Drill
An unscheduled fire drill will take place in May during regular service hours at Central Library. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
Menstruation product donations can be dropped off at Dundas and Turner Park branches until May 31. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Black History Month
Books for Adults
Books for Kids
Film
Resources and Activities
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HPL's former Junior Librarian, Ainara A., talks about the achievements of Viola Desmond in this video. Learn more about Viola in this Discover at Home activity sheet.
Events
HPL honours Black history, culture and the legacy of Black Canadians with a lineup of film screenings, author talks, concerts, and art exhibitions. View HPL’s lineup of Black History Month Events.
Friday, February 16: Jackie Washington Day
HPL celebrates Hamilton-born blues master and radio icon. Hear the music and stories of Hamilton's Jackie Washington as performed by legendary local bluesman Harrison Kennedy in the Hamilton Room. The Stewart Memorial Church Choir, under the direction of Michael Highgate, will also take the stage to celebrate the special occasion.
The City of Hamilton’s We Are Hamilton - Black History Remembered initiative honours the legacies of 17 Black Hamiltonians. Visit the City’s Black History Month site to learn more about the honourees and other Black History Month events taking place throughout the City.