Extended Access at Greensville Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Greensville Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Greensville Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 2:15pm

Hoopla Outage

Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe today, Monday, October 20, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:00pm

Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am

Delayed Branch Openings

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

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

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

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Newcomer Learning Centre Request for English Tutoring

The Newcomer Learning Centre’s Tutoring Program provides English Language Learning one-on-one with a volunteer tutor, twice per week. In-person tutoring is conducted at one of our 23 Hamilton Public Library branches. Online tutoring is conducted through video/audio chat. Hybrid tutoring is both in-person and online.

Tutoring Preferrence

Tutoring Preferrence *

In-Person

Online

Requirements

Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 3 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Intermediate computer skills and reliable access to technology (for Online Tutoring)
Newcomer Learning Centre Staff will contact you directly for proof of language benchmarks.
Must be a Permanent Resident or Protected Person to participate.

Listening *

Speaking *

Reading *

Writing *

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Apt/Unit Number

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Country of Birth *

Language(s) *

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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