The 4th Floor will be closed from 9 am-2 pm tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 2 and 3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
Published:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Family Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Bookmobile is off the Road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 13
Winona (11am-Noon) - Cancelled
Queen Victoria (3-4pm) - Cancelled
Family Day, Monday, February 16
Bookmobile is off the road.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Hamilton Public Library Reveals the One Book Hamilton Should Read This Year
HAMILTON, ON – Tuesday April 14, 2020 – On Thursday April 16, at noon, Hamilton Public Library launches Hamilton Reads 2020. The one book everyone in the city should read this year is Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.
Moon of the Crusted Snow is a timely read about a small, northern Anishinaabe community unaware of why their supplies, electricity and cell service are dwindling fast. As confusion and panic builds, the band council and a pocket of community leaders struggle to maintain order. Then, an unexpected visitor from the crumbling society to the south arrives.
“We chose this book prior to the current pandemic,” says Lisa Weaver, HPL’s Director, Collections and Program Development. “But the storyline strangely mirrors what is happening in the world right now. Our communities are coming together and caring for our neighbours during these trying times. We hope that you’ll find this book a message of hope and resilience.”
Author Waubgeshig Rice concurs. “I want this book to prompt discussion. I want this book to encourage people to look at themselves and their communities and think about positive ways to move forward. I look forward to discussing more with you all through Hamilton Reads,” he adds.
There are two changes to the annual event this year:
- We’re launching two months earlier to help engage residents during this time of social isolation.
- We’ve shifted our Hamilton Reads programs and book clubs to online options at our Virtual Branch, so that customers can connect with the library and with each other safely from their own homes. In the year ahead look for a virtual author visit, book talks, concerts and fun activities.
As of April 16, Moon of the Crusted Snow is available as an eBook and eAudio. CELA also has a direct download for DAISY readers. Borrow with a library card or sign up for an e-card today at hpl.ca. Readers can also participate in many other Hamilton Reads-related activities through hpl.ca/hamiltonreads.
Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation. He is the radio host of CBC Up North. Moon of the Crusted Snow, published by ECW Press, is his second novel.
Past Hamilton Reads authors include titles by Miriam Toews, Tom Wilson and Lawrence Hill. This year marks HPL’s eighth annual Hamilton Reads.
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 will discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles, or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
