The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Jobs at HPL

Hamilton Public Library offers a wealth of career opportunities from working in branches as an Information Clerk and Librarian to behind-the-scenes roles in Information Technology, Technical Services, Human Resources and more.

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.

Current Opportunities:

Community Connector - Permanent Full-Time (Union)

Facilities Maintenance Worker - Permanent Full-Time (Union)

Library Page Opportunities:

To apply for future consideration as a Page, print out and fill in the Employment Application Form. Please submit the completed form to the branch where you prefer to work.

Pages work part-time, supporting library staff. To apply for a Page position, you must have completed Grade 8. Page duties include:

Shelving library materials
Ensuring shelves and public areas are neat and in good order
Assisting library staff in the performance of basic duties associated with daily operations

HPL welcomes resumes. Please email yours to recruit@hpl.ca Resumes remain on file for six months.

“I enjoy working at HPL because it allows me to introduce Members to technology and resources that are new to them. I also like seeing the smiles on faces of fellow Filipinos who see me working here. Punta na sa library, Kabayan! (Go to the library, my fellow countryman.)”

Team HPL's Jennie H.

“Hamilton Public Library is a unique environment where all people can gather and be welcomed! Working here gave me the opportunity to get my Canadian experience as a newcomer and to become more familiar with Canadian culture."

Yashar M., former Team HPL member

The Hamilton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources about any accommodation you require. HPL retains resumes and/or applications for six months. Only candidates selected for interviews are contacted.