Binbrook Branch Without Power

Binbrook Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers, Wi-Fi, and printer are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.

Published:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 9:15am
Kenilworth Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Monday, June 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Tansley - 22 December 1951

Tapleytown - 21 July 1951, 24 March 1962

Tara - 24 August 1957

Tavistock - 11 July 1959

Temagami - 18 January 1958

Tetterville - 29 March 1958

Thamesford - 28 September 1957

Thornbury - 24 October 1959

Thorold - 16 April 1955, 18 March 1961

Thousand Islands - 29 September 1956

Tillsonburg - 12 October 1957

Timmins - 28 January 1961

Tobermory - 27 September 1958

T. H. & B. Railway. Gas-electric Train - 2 October 1954

Trafalgar - 17 May 1952

Troy - 8 December 1951, 6 July 1963

Tweed - 8 October 1960

Twelve Mile Creek - 19 May 1962

Tyneside - 1 March 1952

Upper Canada Village - 17 June 1961

Victoria Harbour - 20 August 1960

Vienna - 3 November 1956, 9 May 1964

Villa Nova - 31 July 1954

Vineland - 14 April 1951, 26 April 1958

Vineland-Rittenhouse School - 25 September 1954

Vinemount - 12 July 1951, 24 March 1962

Virgil - 16 February 1957, 14 November 1964

Virginia, USA - 27 December 1958

Vittoria - 13 December 1951, 21 January 1961