Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Hamilton Reads Reading Challenge
Step into stories that take you somewhere new.
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Free to join
Sign up for free and we’ll send monthly emails with the current theme and staff-curated book lists, everything you need to join the fun.
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How it works
Read one book each month that fits the featured theme. Borrow a suggested title from us or use this as a chance to tackle your to-be-read list.
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Track your reading and win
Log your reads online each month and you’ll be entered into the prize draw. Every theme is a new chance to win!
Hamilton Reads 2026 Reading Challenge Themes
What will you read this month?
Tackle that to-be-read pile or choose from one of our themed book lists.
Reading Challenge Themes
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Month |
Theme |
Prize |
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Apr |
Memoir, Biography & Personal Stories | Staff Picks |
Playhouse Cinema – Year Membership and two movie passes |
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May |
Voices of Asian Heritage | Staff Picks |
Two Ticats football tickets |
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Jun |
LGBTQA+ Stories | Staff Picks |
Four Forge soccer tickets |
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Jul |
Love Stories |
To be revealed soon |
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Aug |
Canadian Literature |
Two Theatre Aquarius tickets |
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Sep |
Stories of Home & Family |
The Westdale movie/popcorn pass for two |
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Oct |
Personal Journeys |
Two Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra tickets to Nov 14 concert |
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Nov |
War, Conflict & Remembrance |
To be revealed soon |
