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.
On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first phase of renovations continues at the Sherwood Branch. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
Arts & Culture Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Choirs
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Ancaster Meadow Elementary School Band and Song Club
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Darcy Mitchison: Guitar, Piano, Voice
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
St. John Henry Newman Cardinals' Rock Band
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Student Bands
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Champagne James Robertson: Guitar
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Lisgar Elementary School Choir
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Tarek Funk: Multi-instrumentalist
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
HWDSB Middle School Concert Bands
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON