Central Library - Fire Training Drill
During the month of May, please be advised that we'll be holding a surprise fire drill. This will take place during our service hours. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
HPL Holiday Closures 2024
All Hamilton Public Library locations are closed on the following dates:
- New Year’s Day Recognizing on Monday, January 1, 2024
- Family Day, Monday, February 19, 2024
- Good Friday, Friday, March 29, 2024
- Easter Sunday, Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Easter Monday, Monday, April 1, 2024
- Closed – Sunday, May 19, 2024
- Victoria Day Monday, May 20, 2024
- Canada Day Monday, July 1, 2024
- Closed – Sunday, August 4, 2024
- Civic Holiday Monday, August 5, 2024
- Closed – Sunday, September 1, 2024
- Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2024
- Closed – Sunday, October 13, 2024
- Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 14, 2024
- Closed – Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Boxing Day Thursday, December 26, 2024
- New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025