Bookmobile Service Modifications

The following Bookmobile visits have been cancelled today, Tuesday, November 4. Service is expected to resume next week.

  • Riverdale (150 Violet Drive), 11am-12pm - Cancelled
  • McMaster University, 3:30pm-4:30pm - Cancelled
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 11:30am
Dundas Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at the Dundas Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch
Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:15pm
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable

Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch
Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch
Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch
Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Jobs at HPL

Hamilton Public Library offers a wealth of career opportunities from working in branches as an Information Clerk and Librarian to behind-the-scenes roles in Information Technology, Technical Services, Human Resources and more.

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.

 

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Current Opportunities:

 

Community Connector - Permanent Full-Time (Union)

 

Facilities Maintenance Worker - Permanent Full-Time (Union)

 

Library Page Opportunities:

 

 

To apply for future consideration as a Page, print out and fill in the Employment Application Form. Please submit the completed form to the branch where you prefer to work.

 

Pages work part-time, supporting library staff. To apply for a Page position, you must have completed Grade 8. Page duties include:

  • Shelving library materials
  • Ensuring shelves and public areas are neat and in good order
  • Assisting library staff in the performance of basic duties associated with daily operations

HPL welcomes resumes. Please email yours to recruit@hpl.ca Resumes remain on file for six months.

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“I enjoy working at HPL because it allows me to introduce Members to technology and resources that are new to them. I also like seeing the smiles on faces of fellow Filipinos who see me working here. Punta na sa library, Kabayan! (Go to the library, my fellow countryman.)”

Team HPL's Jennie H.

“Hamilton Public Library is a unique environment where all people can gather and be welcomed! Working here gave me the opportunity to get my Canadian experience as a newcomer and to become more familiar with Canadian culture."

Yashar M., former Team HPL member

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