All HPL Branches - Moment of Silence

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is Saturday, December 6. HPL remembers and honours the lives of the fourteen women killed at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. All HPL branches will observe a moment of silence at 3 pm.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5:30pm

Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm

Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Saltfleet Branch

Nearest Branches:

Parkdale Branch

Red Hill Branch

Stoney Creek Branch

Published:

Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, December 6:

Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
Millgrove Visit is cancelled.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

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

Newcomer Learning Centre Request for English Tutoring

The Newcomer Learning Centre’s Tutoring Program provides English Language Learning one-on-one with a volunteer tutor, twice per week. In-person tutoring is conducted at one of our 23 Hamilton Public Library branches. Online tutoring is conducted through video/audio chat. Hybrid tutoring is both in-person and online.

Tutoring Preferrence

Tutoring Preferrence *

In-Person

Online

Requirements

Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 3 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Intermediate computer skills and reliable access to technology (for Online Tutoring)
Newcomer Learning Centre Staff will contact you directly for proof of language benchmarks.
Must be a Permanent Resident or Protected Person to participate.

Listening *

Speaking *

Reading *

Writing *

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Apt/Unit Number

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Country of Birth *

Language(s) *

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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