The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
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
Friday, June 19:
- Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
- Maplewood- Cancelled
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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 |
Two passes to Royal Botanical Gardens |
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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 |
Hamilton Reads Challenge Winners
