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One more sleep 🎉🎉 until tomorrow's second annual Makerfest!

Visit the 2026 Makerfest Market on the 4th floor of Central Library from 10am-3pm with over 25 vendors and attend free panel discussions and workshops. https://t.co/G3bM4MWzUu #HamOnt

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Whistle, kazoo, bull fiddle ... all part of tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert with The Big Bad Jug Band!

The psychedelic jug band from #HamOnt and #Orillia write comedic songs performed in styles of yesteryear.

Come check them out on this last Friday the 13th of the year! #HamOnt

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Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day.

At 11am, all HPL locations will observe a minute of silence to honour those who served and sacrificed for Canada's freedom.

Please silence your mobile devices and remove your hats during this time of reflection. #HamOnt https://t.co/ivQXWzKd5k

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Better late than ever ... Joury picked up her Summer Reading Club LEGO prize 🎉🎉 last week from Westdale Branch to enjoy now that the colder days have set in.

Have fun building, Joury!

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#TeamHPL had a fabulous group for Books and Brews last night at Relay Coffee.

Kelly was the lucky winner from October's Hamilton Reads Reading Challenge. Kelly was super excited as she loves classical music and of all the prizes to win, this @H_P_O one was the most coveted! 🎶

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Build your English through creative writing, explore poetry and stories, meet new people, and gain confidence in a fun, supportive workshop from our 2026-27 Writer-in-Residence Lisa Richter.

📍 Central Library (Wentworth Room)
📆 Nov 19, 6PM - 7:30PM
🎫 https://t.co/2TIt86KoAT

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The Science of Colour: Is What We See Really What We Get?
Join @McMasterU students in a workshop where kids will explore how colour can influence our thoughts and emotions. Drop in after school tomorrow, November 10 to Westdale from 3:45-4:45pm.
https://t.co/RFdvSTm5OW #HamOnt

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Envoy Players 📚 have now been added to our HPL collections!

These handy devices are intended for Members that require an #accessible alternative to our digital offerings. https://t.co/Yi9xGXewZ8

@CNIB @HamHealthSci @StJoesHamilton
#HamOnt #LibrariesTransform

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#RemembranceDay is this Wednesday, November 11.

In honour of the struggle and sacrifice of men and women who worked toward peace, the Hamilton Military Museum will offer free admission to all visitors from November 10-15. https://t.co/gFkL48Wj5o #HamOnt

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It's Indigenous Veterans day.

Today we honour their sacrifices and services made to our nation, and recognize those that continue to serve.

Watch and learn about their contributions, memorials and more at
https://t.co/Cfyz1P6iJH

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View and discuss archival copies of In Flander's Fields by John McCrae as well as an assortment of soldiers' handbooks from the First and Second World Wars.
Attend on November 10 (10-11am) at West Harbour for a special #RemembranceDay Out of the Vault. https://t.co/RFdvSTm5OW

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Genealogy Club is Back! 🎉🕰️🎉

Join #TeamHPL and professional genealogist, Kaye, for weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy sessions at Central Library.

Thursday, November 12, 2-3pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2-3pm
Thursday, November 26, 6-7pm
https://t.co/5nSIq4cPF8 #HamOnt #Research

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Looking to work in Library land? HPL is hiring for a part-time Library Page at Westdale and Locke.

Browse for more details at https://t.co/ShuY9xQj9W. Applications can be sent directly to [email protected] or dropped off at either location before Thursday, November 12.

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Trevor, Lawr, Mark and J.J of Wreckless Harbour return for Central's Noon Hour Concert tomorrow!
#HamOnt-based #indie band's sound includes rotating mix of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass, drawing on the storytelling traditions of classic folk.
https://t.co/LBfzUYw7vC

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Celebrate Hamilton Reads finale with Vinh Nguyen! 🎉🎉
Nguyen will be joined with Kim Echlin to discuss The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse.
Bring a fellow book lover and register to attend on Wednesday, November 25, 6–7:30pm at West Harbour Branch. #HamOnt https://t.co/55iQcepT8V

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It's #IReadCanadianDay! 📚🎉📚

From #reading beloved classics to choosing modern titles from #Canadian #authors #writers and #illustrators, there's so many choices to add to your lists and shelves.
https://t.co/uuNCMj4Iz2

#HamOnt #LibraryLife #Library #Libraries

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Do you have small broken kitchen appliances like a blender, toaster or kettle that need repairing? Or clothing that needs to be mended or hemmed? Register and bring them to this Saturday's Repair Café (November 7) at Red Hill Branch from 1-4pm. #HamOnt
https://t.co/p4zqemvwf1

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#TeamHPL had a s-book-tacular time on Saturday celebrating #Halloween2026! 🎃👻

#HamOnt #Halloween #LibraryFun #LibraryLife #Librarians #Libraries

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@Ticats Pigskin Pete, Stripes and Dance and Cheer team marched their way from Hamilton Farmers' Market to Children's Area at Central as part of Saturday's Halloween Parade! 🎃

Families followed along taking photos and doing spooky activities together making it a memorable time!

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Beep, Beep ... #TeamHPL's Taras wants you to know that Bookmobile has schedule modifications throughout the month of November. Visit https://t.co/lCLX6eCvGq for continual updates.
#HamOnt #BooksOnWheels #LibraryLife #Libraries