All HPL Locations Closing Early

Due to winter weather, Carlisle and Freelton branches are closing at 1:30pm. All other Hamilton Public Library branches are closing at 3:00pm today, January 26. All bookmobile stops are also cancelled. Staff are available via phone, email and chat until 6:00pm.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 12:15pm

Provincial Shutdown

Branch Services: Takeout only. Pick up holds, Print on the Go, Grab and Go bags, and Makerspace projects. Staff will retrieve and check out items for Members. Starting January 25 branches are open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm . All branches are closed Sunday - Monday.

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Publish Date:

Monday, January 18, 2021 - 12:30pm

Notices

SmartPay Scheduled Maintenance

The SmartPay service will be unavailable on Sunday, Jan. 31 between 7 am and 8 pm for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we improve our services.

Publish Date:

Monday, January 25, 2021 - 9:00am

RBDigital Magazines moving to OverDrive/Libby

On January 29, 2021 all magazines on RBDigital are moving to OverDrive and Libby.

Unlimited access to all magazines, including the Economist.
Up to three years of back issues for each title.
You can still access Acorn and Great Courses through RBDigital.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 3:30pm

Lockdown Service Updates

Changes to HPL services.
Winterfest: Cool Ways to Have Fun

Concerts, author talks, games, crafts and more January 29 - February 15.
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Grab and Go: Surprise Yourself.
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Vi is Canada’s eRead

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All HPL Locations Closing Early

Provincial Shutdown

SmartPay Scheduled Maintenance

RBDigital Magazines moving to OverDrive/Libby

Lockdown Service Updates

Winterfest: Cool Ways to Have Fun

We pick, you pick up

Register. Upload. Pick Up

Vi is Canada’s eRead

What's Happening

Quick Links