Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming

From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:

West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
South side of Homewood Avenue

Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm

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 18:

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

White Coat, Black Art - Special CBC Radio Event

The special author talk, White Coat, Black Art, with Dr. Brian Goldman and special guests, will take place at Central Library on Saturday, May 25.

Below are a number of health and wellness resource recommendations for your consideration. To learn more about the impacts of physical and mental health, you may borrow these titles with your Hamilton Public Library card.

Panelists' Recommendations:

Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg

The Light that We Carry by Michelle Obama

The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Better by Dr. Atul Gawande

CBC Registrants' Recommendations:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens

52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life by Farzana Doctor

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

The Philosophy of Medicine - An Introduction by R. Paul Thompson and Ross E.G. Upshur