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Barton Branch - Re-opening March 21 at 9 am

Barton Branch will reopen on Friday, March 21, at 9 am. Due to the roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 8. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Kenilworth Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 11:00am

Turner Park - Roof Repairs

From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch:

Turner Park Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 11:00am

Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available

As of Tuesday, March 18, photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Publish Date:

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 9:00am

Phishing Scheme

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.

Publish Date:

Monday, March 10, 2025 - 10:30am

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If you’re looking for a few suggestions on what to read, listen to or watch next, HPL’s team of experts would love to help.

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