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.
Phishing Scheme
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable
Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
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
Saturday, June 13:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Friday, June 19:
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Six Nations- Cancelled
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Maplewood- Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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
Board Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
Hamilton Public Library Board meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) and are open to the public. They can also be publicly viewed via livestream using the corresponding event links in the schedule below. Links are posted at the time of each meeting. Board meetings are recorded.
Members of the public wishing to make a verbal or written delegation to the Library Board at the June 18th meeting should contact the Board Secretary in writing before June 17th at 12PM using the contact information below. Meeting attendees must follow HPL’s Member and Service Commitment Policy.
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4905-546-3200hplceo@hpl.ca
Note: Due to a technical upgrade taking place at the time of the meetings, these two meetings are displayed separately.
Hamilton Public Library Board Meeting; December 11, 2024
Hamilton Public Library Board Meeting; November 20, 2024
