Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Friday, June 27, 2025 - 3:15pm

Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Canada Day

All HPL Branches are closed Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Extended Access is not available. The following Bookmobile visits are also cancelled on July 1st:

Riverdale
Strathcona
McMaster
Greencedar
Mountview

Regular service hours resume Wednesday, July 2.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:00am

Study Halls - Summer Break Pause

Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm

Sherwood Branch - Public Computers

The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Free Admission to City Museums with a Hamilton Public Library Card

Hamilton, Ontario – January 17, 2019 – As of February 18 (Family Day) entry into the City’s eight museums is free when you show your Hamilton Public Library (HPL) card.

Simply show your HPL card to gain complimentary general admission (excluding paid special events, booked programs and workshops) to any of the City of Hamilton operated museums: Dundurn National Historic Site, Hamilton Military Museum, Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, Griffin House Museum, Whitehern Historic House and Garden, Hamilton Children’s Museum, Battlefield House Museum and Park and the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology.

At Wednesday’s (Jan 16) General Issues Committee meeting, Hamilton City Council unanimously passed Councillor Sam Merulla’s motion to provide free museum visits to all Hamilton Public Library card holders. “Museums and libraries are vital educational institutions that have a profound effect on public discourse and quality of life,” said Councillor Merulla. “Hamilton’s museums and libraries are an extension of our educational system and offer children and adults opportunities to discover and learn outside of a traditional classroom setting.”

Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, sees this partnership as a natural fit. “The City of Hamilton museums and the Hamilton Public Library work closely together to strengthen our community and its neighbourhoods. With this launch on Family Day, all Hamiltonians will now enjoy visiting library branches and museums with their library card – free of charge.”

Family Day also kicks off the Ontario Heritage Week (Feb 18-24), which encourages Hamilton residents to celebrate our cultural, natural, architectural and archeological heritage. “Together, Hamilton museums and Hamilton Public Library branches recognize the City’s vision to be the best place to raise a child and age successfully. This partnership offers Hamilton families the opportunity to get out and explore their City,” says Ian Kerr-Wilson, Manger, Heritage Resource Management, City of Hamilton.

About Hamilton Public Library

The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. Discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles, or through our extensive digital collections. We have books, music, DVDs, video games and programs for all ages; including our Visiting Library Service, for those who can't make it in to our branches. Since 1914, Hamilton Public Library has been collecting and preserving Hamilton's history. Local History & Archives continues to tell our residents' stories. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.

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Media Contact

Shelley McKay
Communications Manager
Hamilton Public Library
w. 905.546.3200 x5934
smckay@hpl.ca