Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am

Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch

Nearest Branches:

Freelton Branch

Greensville Branch

Waterdown Branch

Published:

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm

Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am

Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

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

Piano Practice Room

Piano keys

This unique element of Central Library is a prized part of our facility and we are very excited to make it available to the public.

Visit the 2nd Floor, Central Library to make an appointment, or call 289-779-7588.

One-hour sessions are available during open hours, except the last booking of each day, which is 45 minutes. Please check open hours before reserving.
Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
A Library card is required.

Hamilton Public Library also offers great resources to help you become the pianist you’ve always wanted to be; it’s never too late to get started.

Piano Lessons: Teach Yourself to Play LinkedIn Learning

Piano lessons are a great way to begin learning to read music. Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk offers a beginner guide, including tips on how to sit at a piano, read notes and play rhythms and chords. LinkedIn Learning also offers several other video courses including an introduction to songwriting, becoming a music producer and an insider’s guide to the music biz.