Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Branch Closures - Labour Day

All HPL Branches are closed Sunday, August 30, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
McMaster
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Media Releases

Join Us for the Launch of the Storytelling Project Event at the Grand Unveiling of the New Hamilton Room
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.
Official Launch of Culture Days in Hamilton
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.


Hamilton Gallery of Distinction announces 2016 inductees
Hamilton, ON -- Sept. 15, 2016: Seven outstanding citizens have been named to Hamilton’s Gallery of Distinction. The 2016 inductees include leaders from healthcare, the arts, local business, community service and sports. Each has made a lasting contribution to Hamilton. They will be inducted at the 33rd annual gala dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at Michelangelo Events & Conference Centre.
Dundas Branch Closed For Renovations
HAMILTON, ON – August 30, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Dundas Branch is under construction and will be closed for renovations beginning as of 5 p.m. on Saturday September 3.
Temporary Binbrook Branch Location Now Open
HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Binbrook Branch is under construction. A new temporary branch is now open at 2668 Binbrook Rd, Unit 204 in Binbrook.
Take a StoryWalk® and Mix Physical Activity with Reading
HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library celebrates the launch of the Storywalk® initiative and invites children and their families to join us at Mountain Drive Park for a day of reading and physical activity.
Sherwood Library's Front Entrance Will Be Temporarily Under Construction Beginning August 15, 2016
HAMILTON, ON – July 28, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library’s Sherwood Branch will be under construction beginning on Monday, August 15, as part of a planned infrastructure renewal project.
Hamilton Public Library Hosts Free Friday Family Film Nights
HAMILTON, ON – July 18, 2016 – Beat the heat this summer at the Hamilton Public Library! Join us for free Friday night films that promise a fun time for the whole family.


Local Luminaries to Participate in the Annual Battle of the Books
March 30, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library to host the annual Battle of the Books event.
Hamilton Welcomes the IBBY Silent Book Exhibit
March 30, 2016 - Hamilton to host the IBBY Silent Book Exhibit from March 21 to April 14.

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