The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:45am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, Friday July 10
With the Steel Town Love special event taking place on Saturday, July 11, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed for set-up all day on Friday, July 10. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The Fourth Floor will reopen its study spaces on Sunday, July 12, Noon-5 pm.
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
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
Arts And Culture Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) G
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Make zines with illustrator and author Vivi Partridge.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Moana (2017) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn and practice signing in a small group. All skill levels welcome.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Make zines with illustrator and author Vivi Partridge.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Drift and Discover (NFB Summer Reading Club)
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A creative arts program for people living
with dementia and their care partners.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Reminders of Him (2026) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (2026) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Tomi Swick and The Strummers Union
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Discover Métis culture through games.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
