All branches close on Sunday, December 21, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches Closed Sunday December 21
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Christmas and Boxing Day
All branches close on December 25 and 26 for Christmas and Boxing Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues
Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
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
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 65 Years On The Throne – Exclusive Royal Memorabilia on Display at HPL Central Library
HAMILTON, ON – February 2, 2017 – Come celebrate the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee at Central Library. We invite you to see an exclusive exhibit of Royal Memorabilia in commemoration of the 65th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.
Through the support of community partners, HPL has the opportunity to display a rare collection of Royal Family portraits, photographs and other commemorative items, including a Royal Standard that flew over Buckingham Palace.
On February 6, the anniversary of the day she ascended to the throne, she will make history by being the first British monarch to reign for 65 years.
WHAT: Royal Memorabilia Exhibit Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 65 year reign.
WHEN: Sunday, February 5 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Monday, February 6 - 9 am to 9 pm
WHERE:
Central Library
55 York Boulevard
1st Floor – Hamilton Room
Hamilton ON L8N 4E4
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About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
