The Red Dress Exhibit visual display of 21 red dresses (featuring stories of 12 victims) returns to Central Library from May 1-15 in the 1st Floor Living room.
A special ceremony will be held tomorrow, May 1 at Noon at Central. #HamOnt
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Do you have an early #reader that needs that extra nudge? Register them for Tell Tails where they'll snuggle up with furry friends from Therapy Tails Ontario. Register at hpl.ca/events to attend at select branches in May and June. #HamOnt
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Despite the rain and cold, the Saltfleet Branch was spreading hap-pea-ness with its Plant Exchange on Saturday. Members were curious at the different cuttings and were excited to pick up some to add to their #gardens . More exchanges on Saturday May 4. hpl.ca/guide

Bring your #tweens and #teens to learn more about #periodproducts in Reusable Period Products and Periods 101 sessions next month.
Presented in partnership by ThePeriodPurse, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable access. hpl.ca/events #HamOnt

Pause. Reflect. Remember. Renew.
Today is the Day of Mourning; the international observance dedicated to remembering and honouring those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or have experienced a work-related tragedy.

Thanks to Victor, a volunteer from #TheRoyalAstronomicalSociety #HamOnt Chapter who picked up over 20 boxes of safety solar glass returns! They'll be tested and sent to #AstronomersWithoutBorders to be repurposed for South America's October solar eclipse. McMaster Physics & Astronomy

Looking for #volunteer hours?
Become an HPL Teen Gaming, Dungeon Master Volunteer while playing Dungeons and Dragons with other #gamers . On Thursdays 12-1:30pm at the Westdale Branch in May and June.
Sign up at: hpl.ca/volunteer-oppo…
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1 + 1 = your child and their friend blasting 🚀 into Mathstronauts upcoming Spark Program!
Spark is designed to help Grade 4 and 5 #students improve their #numeracy #skills through eight fun workshops starting Thursday, May 9 at Central Library. Register: events.hpl.ca/event/10671281

Get your #gardens #growing with our Plant Exchanges at various branches next month. Landscape your unique spaces with #plants #cuttings #seeds or #bulbs by trading with other gardeners. 🍃🍃
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We're hosting a Poetry Palooza - yes, it's a thing!
Local published #poets read their original works and favourites written by others. Reserve your seat at events.hpl.ca/event/10100766 to attend this coming Monday, April 29, 6:30-7:30pm at the Dundas Branch. HWDSB Arts HWCDSB Christian Service

Learn about #renting basics, #tenant rights and #eviction prevention in our upcoming Know Your Housing Rights series. Register for these upcoming sessions taking place at HPL locations throughout May and June. hpl.ca/housing-rights
#HamOnt #housing #housing rights #community

Looking to learn new #trade skills? Learn to diagnose and repair #vehicle issues, ensure safe and efficient operations through maintenance and specialized repairs.
Register for this free YWCA Hamilton program before April 29: tinyurl.com/yedxxfcu
#HamOnt #ActuallyICan

Set the stage with free Stratford Festival workshops running from May 2 until June 19 at several HPL branches.
And, one lucky randomly chosen winner will win a pair of tickets 🎉🎉 to attend a Stratford Festival 2024 season show just by attending! Register: hpl.ca/stratford-fest…

We're excited for tomorrow's kick-off with our friends from Telling Tales! 📚🎉📚
See you at 10am at Central Library for Storytime and activities.

Calling all #Swifties ! Are you ready for it ... ready for Turner Park Branch's Who Wrote It? interactive #PoetryMonth display. Guess the quotes by one of the leading 19th-century American #poets , Emily Dickinson, or by her sixth cousin, three times removed, #TaylorSwift .

On this #WorldBookDay , we'd like to spotlight our Canadiana collection.
The #Canadiana collection is a collection of books about #Canada , written by #Canadians , published by Canadians, and about the #history of Canada.
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On this Wednesday! 📚📚📚

Happy 54th Birthday, #EarthDay !
It's important to #reduce , #reuse , and #recycle in our everyday consumption habits when it comes to food, clothing and electronics. Everyone plays an important role in protecting our #world and #earth to sustain it for generations to come. #HamOnt

This coming #EarthDay , let’s make a difference together! Explore environmental issues, conservation efforts, and sustainable living through the power of #cinema .
Watch captivating Earth Day themed films on #Kanopy this weekend with your HPL library card. kanopy.com/category/17330

Prisoner publications creator Sara Falconer 🐀, former prison librarian Michelle De Agostini and prisoner support worker Pam, discuss prisoners' struggles to access and #write #books behind bars.
Register to attend on May 9: events.hpl.ca/event/10426213
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