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City-wide outage, library service impacted
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying is available at all branches except for the Concession Branch.
- Scanning is not yet available.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Publish Date:
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 3:15pm
Literary Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Anna Chatterton
Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share your writing at this open poetry reading.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
Bad Cree: A Novel by Jessica Johns
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
The Farmerettes by Gisela Tobien Sherman
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Virtual Program
Professional editing advice for local authors with a writing project.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
The Farm by Joanne Ramos
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
The Hidden Dragon by Melissa Marr
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Anna Chatterton
Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
First Snow, Last Light by Wayne Johnston
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
School of Mirrors by Eva Stachniak
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.