Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at the Freelton Branch is not working. Please visit during staffed hours. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:45pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 1:45pm
Study Halls Open Thursday May 22

Study Halls at Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park and Waterdown branches are open Thursday May 22, 8pm-Midnight. The planned Thursday closure for maintenance is cancelled.

Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:15pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st Floor is closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
  • Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
  • Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
  • Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
  • Seating capacity is reduced
  • All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available 
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected

Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement. 

Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations

The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May

Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
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HPL Author Series

 

Hamilton Reads Event

 

HPL Writing Workshop with Pasha Malla

Tuesday May 6, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Westdale Branch

Sharpen your writing skills with fellow writers in this workshop led by Hamilton Reads 2025 author Pasha Malla.

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Rotenberg

 

 

One Minute More with Robert Rotenberg

Thursday May 15, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library

Robert Rotenberg chats with Jamie Tennant about his latest thriller.

 

 

 

Joyce Grant

 

 

HPL Writing Workshop with Joyce Grant: Take Your Children's Book From Good to Great!

Saturday June 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waterdown Branch

Local children's author Joyce Grant explains how you can become a published children's auhtor.

 

 

 

 

Big Girls don't cry

 

 

Big Girls Don't Cry by Susan Swan

Thursday June 12, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library

Attend a live reading and conversation with author Susan Swan, who discusses their new book Big Girls Don't Cry.

 

 

 

Zzoo

 

 

ZZOO by Jade Wallace and Mark Laliberte

Monday June 23, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library

Attend a live reading with authors Jade Wallace and Mark laliberte who alunch their new collective book of poetry ZZOO. The pair uses the jount author name MA|DE. 

 

 

 

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