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 Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
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.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. 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
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Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Spend March Break with HPL
Explore, Create and Discover
Events and Programs
Levitate particles, bend light and brew colourful potions with Scientists in School. Create bubble tornadoes with Miss T, the Bubble Queen, and then get hands-on with STEAM fun in the Doodle Lab.
Show off your vocal skills at Karaoke, challenge friends in Nintendo Switch gaming, and put your knowledge to the test in a kids' trivia showdown.
Encounter Ontario’s Strange and Unusual Animals with Dan the Nature Man, meet animal friends on the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about animals’ unique self-defence mechanisms with Nature’s Ninjas.
Enjoy wholesome Family Movies, take in a Magic Show with Owen Anderson and participate in a musical performance from the LONE Rhubarbarian.
Children up to 4 years old can sing and dance with Livi and Friends, enjoy a Puppet Show and Storytime and take their stuffies to a Teddy Bear Sleepover.
Spark creativity with a variety of art materials, bring drawings to life through animation, and craft your own puppet at a puppet-making party.
March Break Programming for Teens
Programs for Teens. Teens can craft unique poems with blackout poetry, challenge friends to a round of mini putt at the library and give back by knitting for a cause.
Fun Projects and Activities
Events and Programs
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of March programs and download our March Break insert.
