The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
What's Happening Guide Changes
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Genealogy Fair 2019
2nd Annual Genealogy Fair
Saturday November 16, 2019
10AM – 4PM
Central Library, 4th Floor
Learn more about your family history at the 2019 Hamilton Genealogy Fair.
A full day of engaging speakers, workshops, activities and all things genealogical and ancestral.
Stay tuned for the program schedule as it becomes available.
Presented by HPL’s Local History & Archives and the Ontario Genealogical Society.
Schedule
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Download the PDF version of the schedule
SPEAKERS (all on 4th Floor):
10:15-11:15AM – The Importance of Traditional Storytelling in Family History with Penny Warner
1-2PM – Discover Your Family History using Local History & Archives' Unique Collections with Kaye Prince-Hollenberg
2:30-3:30PM – DNA 101: The Very Basics, Please with Mags Gaulden
*** LUNCH 12 – 1PM ***
PROGRAMS (all on 4th Floor):
10AM-12PM & 3-4PM – Ancestry Library Edition Drop In, Computer Lab
12-1:30PM – Digitize Your Memories, Photo Studio
2-4PM – Green Screen Fun, Photo Studio
10-4PM – Genealogy Kids Zone Drop In, Program Room
