The accessibility door at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to network maintenance, HPL's Catalogue and Library accounts, online resources, and Guest WiFi will be unavailable on Friday, December 5, starting at 6pm until 5am. Thank you for your patience.
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.
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.
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.
Canadian Children's Book Week Bookmark Contest
Enter our Bookmark Contest. Draw an image of what you like to do, see, read, watch and listen to at the library. Open to Hamilton residents only.
Three winners are selected from each age category:
- Birth- 5
- 6-9
- 10-13
- 14-18
Each of the twelve (12) winning bookmarks will be available, one per month, at all Hamilton Public Library branches and spotlighted on social media and hpl.ca.
This contest is now closed. Browse the 2023 winner and Honourable Mention designs on our website.






