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.
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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
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
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
Art Crawl @HPL
Central Library will be open from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday, June 10 for Art Crawl.
We have art, music, literature and history for Art Crawl on Friday June 10.
Join our archivist and Gallery of Distinction awardee Margaret Houghton for a walking tour of the Historic Monuments of Gore Park -- Hamilton's first park. Everyone who wishes to join the tour is asked to be at the 1st floor Living Room area of Central Library by 7:00pm.
Author Reading
Hamilton Public Library is honoured to host author Rachael Preston who will read from her book, The Fishers of Paradise. Rachael, originally from Hamilton, is visiting on the occasion of her book having been selected by Project Bookmark Canada as the 16th bookmark of the project and the 2nd bookmark in Hamilton. Rachael’s session will include a reading followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Art
- L'Arche Hamilton Information and Craft Table (1st floor)
- Chiildren's Charter of Rights Exhibit (1st floor)
- Blue Dot (Citizens' Rights to a Healthy Environment) Student Art (1st floor)
- Galerry4 Exhibitor - Leeanne D'Alesio (1st floor)
- Revolution (Rev) wear Collection, Gallery 4 Annex (4th floor)
Music
- Ilona Spleit & the Spleit Strings Studio
- Bel Canto Strings
*Please note that during Art Crawl, borrowing of library materials will not be available.