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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 4:30pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st Floor is closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
  • Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
  • Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
  • Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
  • Seating capacity is reduced
  • All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available 
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected

Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement. 

Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations

These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:

Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

These Bookmobile visits are shortened:

Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm

Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31

From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
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Lendporium

Lendporium 2025

Your library card lets you borrow anything in our Lendporium, including parks passes, kits and devices. Explore and borrow away.

Items to Borrow

CO2 Detector  CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 HOME sensor measures carbon dioxide (CO2) level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure.

Radon Detector  Radon Detector 

Measures radon gas in a domestic setting.

STEM Kit  Early Years Engineering Kit 

Engineering-focused books and toys for preschoolers (ages 3-5).

Memory Bag  Memory Bag 

A collection of books, games and photographs to encourage conversations and pleasant reminiscing. 

Birding Kit  Birding Kit 

A backpack with binoculars and guidebooks for bird identification. A partnership with Hamilton Public Library and Birds Canada.

Halton Conservation  Hamilton Conservation Authority Day Pass 

Free admission for you and your vehicle passengers (up to six people) into HCA sites year-round. Valid for one week.

Grand River Pass Grand River Conservation Day Pass 

Day-use entry to 10 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area during their operating seasons for up to six people in one vehicle (or walking/biking in as a group). It is not valid at Elora Quarry Conservation Area. Operating seasons vary by park. The card can only be used during all four seasons in participating areas

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Conservation Pass  Niagara Peninsula Day Pass 

The NaturePlus Pass provides access to Conservation Areas across the Niagara Peninsula watershed. It offers free entry for one vehicle and its occupants to parks where fees apply including Ball's Falls, Binbrook, Chippawa Creek, Long Beach, Rockaway.

Conservation Pass  Ontario Parks Kit 

Complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks. Valid until posted hours of closing during the operating season. Visit ontarioparks.ca  for a list of park operating dates and information on day use.

 

 

 

 

AGH  Art Gallery of Hamilton Pass

Free admission for up to four adults. Admission for children/students is always free. Valid for 14 days during AGH's regular operating hours.

KillAWatt  Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

Identifies the operating cost and amount of electricity used by plug-in devices around the home. 

Victor Reader  Victor Reader 

A reader that can play daisy discs (digital audio book for people with visual impairments) from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. May or may not accept materials loaded in from an SD card or connected to a USB cord.