Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Summer is About to Get Steamier at the Steel Town Love Romance Festival
HAMILTON, ON – July 7, 2025 — Love is in the air this Saturday, July 12, 11am-4pm at Central Library as it hosts Steel Town Love, a romance readers and writers festival.
The festival includes author talks, a writing workshop, a curated vendor market, themed craft stations and the chance to star on a romance book cover using green screen technology. Readers can also unwind in a cozy lounge at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, browse books in our catalogue, or buy from Epic Books, and connect with local writers at an author signing session.
Feature events include:
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Writing Workshop with Farah Heron (11am)
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Author Talk: Uzma Jalaluddin in conversation with Farah Heron (1pm)
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Author Panel with Jackie Lau, Kate Robb and Ellie K. Wilde (2pm)
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Author Signings (3pm)
“We’re excited to bring this festival to Hamilton,” says Erica Conly, Manager of Program Development at Hamilton Public Library. “Romance is one of the most widely read and beloved genres. This festival is a welcoming space to celebrate the joy, creativity and community it inspires.”
Festivalgoers can also visit the Meet-Cute Market on the 1st Floor, create personalized crafts in the 4th Floor Makerspace and relax in the Reader’s Lounge at the Farmers’ Market from 11am to 2pm. Admission is free. Please register for the writing workshop. Visit hpl.ca/steel-town-love to learn more and reserve your all-day pass.






