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.
Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
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 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Books And Writing Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Club de Lectura en Español para Niños
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
What I Know About You by Éric Chacour
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
