Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available

Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
  • North/South side of Stanley Avenue
  • East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Media Releases

HAMILTON, ON – June 1, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library hosts An Evening for Book Lovers on Friday, June 8 at Central Library.


HAMILTON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.


HAMILTON, ON – April 11, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-built Binbrook Branch on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.


HAMILTON, ON – February 27, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library’s Locke Branch is undergoing construction and will close for renovations beginning on Saturday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m. The branch is expected to reopen in Fall 2018.


HAMILTON, ON – February 2, 2017 – Come celebrate the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee at Central Library. We invite you to see an exclusive exhibit of Royal Memorabilia in commemoration of the 65th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.


HAMILTON, ON – November 14, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library will host author Ralph Nader on Friday, November 18.


HAMILTON, ON – October 21, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library launches its seven million challenge, calling on the help of customers to reach a 2016 circulation goal of seven million items borrowed by December 31, 2016.


Hamilton Public Library invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition sponsored by the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto.


HAMILTON, ON –September 22, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library and our community partners are celebrating the official launch of the Love Your City, Share Your Story digital storytelling project at an unveiling event on Friday, September 30. This event will take place in newly renovated Hamilton Room at the Central Library and will be an opportunity to thank the partners, donors and sponsors who have generously supported these projects.


HAMILTON, ON – September 28, 2016 – Hamilton Arts Council (HAC) and Hamilton Public Library (HPL) are partnering this year with Culture Days Ontario to bring Culture Days events to HPL.


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