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After the Halloween fun, don't forget to turn your appliance and wall clocks back an hour before you head to bed. Boo to earlier darker evenings but the upside, we gain an extra hour of sleep! 🕑 Good time to also swap out batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Flashbacks from Halloweens 👻 past! Happy Halloween from #TeamHPL! 🎃 Stay safe tonight. Motorists, drive slow to keep an eye out for trick or treaters young and old as they roam different neighbourhoods and parties.

Learn about old recipes and #HamOntHistory! View and discuss an assortment of #vintage #cookbooks with Local History and Archives Staff for the next Out of the Vaults edition. Drop in this Tuesday, November 3, 10-11am to the new West Harbour Branch. hpl.ca/events

It's back! The 2nd annual Makerfest returns to Central on Saturday, November 14, 10am–3pm. Get there and support #local #smallbusinesses! Try hands-on workshops, explore live demos and shop unique creations from local #HamOnt #DIY #maker vendors. hpl.ca/makerfest

A rare Friday night #authortalk! Join bestselling #author Lucy Foley for a live reading about her book, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, with mystery novelist Uzma Jalaluddin. Bring your fellow mystery lovers for next Friday November 6, 6:30pm at Central. events.hpl.ca/event/17543319

This year's #HamIltonDay is a Halloween edition and runs until Sunday! Visit your local shops to stock up on Halloween goodies and decor before Saturday and/or pick up great deals in supporting small businesses. There's lots to explore and try in #HamOnt! hamiltonday.ca

Celebrate International Inuit Day (Nov 7) with HPL and Brock University's Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre for an interactive presentation. 📍 Central Library (55 York Blvd.) - 4th Floor 📆 Thursday, November 5, 12PM - 2PM 🎫 hpl.libnet.info/event/175441…

Do you have #teens looking for #highschool #volunteer hours? HPL is looking for Lit Leaders 📚 this Fall! This new six-week program allows #teens to gain two volunteer hours at each session from November 5 to December 10 (Thursdays, 5-7pm). Apply online: hpl.ca/lit-leaders

Kiddos had a great Moth Rave with #TeamHPL at Monday's PA Day. They made moth headbands, learned a little about static electricity in #pollination (moths are very important pollinators!), and then danced their sillies out! New LED table was donated by Rotary Club of Waterdown.

Starting this week, you'll be seeing new Remembrance Day Wreaths at our 24 Branches and on our two Bookmobiles crocheted by our knitting groups and #TeamHPL. Lynda J., crocheted well over 100 poppies over the last ten months contributing to the new design.

Turner Park hosted a Haunted Terrorium program yesterday morning just in time for this spooky week. Registration is now open for more holiday-themed Craft at HPL programming being offered in November and December. hpl.ca/events

Alice, Elizabeth, Leonara, Livvie, Rafi and Rocco spent their PA Day morning at Central as Chief Librarians for a Day! 📚🎉🎈 They were the six lucky Summer Reading Club winners who got to tour our different library departments and meet our CEO and Chief Librarian, Paul Takala.

#HamOnt, it's Election Day! 🗳️ If you haven't voted yet, get out there today and make your vote count. Voters can cast their ballot at any voting location in their ward. Visit hamilton.ca/elections for locations, times and more important information.

“A message of good luck to you this joyous HALLOWEEN.” Browse #Halloween ephemera and photographs with Local History and Archives Staff this Tuesday when the Out of the Vault series returns. Drop in October 27 at 10am to West Harbour for this treat. events.hpl.ca/event/17691380

Hamilton Zineposium celebrates #zines and #zineculture in #HamOnt on November 7! Browse, buy or trade, print and create with #zinesters #artists #illustrators and #writers. Zine your way over to Central Library on Saturday, November 7 from 11am to 4pm. events.hpl.ca/event/17426126

Are you looking for a part-time role to suit your schedule? HPL is hiring for the following roles: - Part-time Cleaner - Library Page (Saltfleet and Stoney Creek Branches) - Information Clerk Call-in For more details, visit hpl.ca/jobs

Everyone had so much fun making #moth headbands and using the ChompSaw to make moth wings out of cardboard at last Saturday's Make and Create: Make Your Own Moth-stumes at Waterdown Branch! Fly in on PA Day (Monday October 26) for more moth-themed events. hpl.ca/events

Hailing from Montreal, Coco Rose makes its debut at tomorrow's Noon Hour Concert! 🎶 Since 2022, group has been blending funk and pop for audiences and has played major festivals including Montreal Jazz Festival. events.hpl.ca/event/17079556 Sponsored by Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

UPDATE: The Branch will remain closed today, Wednesday, October 21. Extended Access will be available from 5-8pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. #HamOnt