A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
With the recent closure of Six Nations Public Library, HPL's Bookmobile will change its bi-weekly visits to weekly starting Friday, March 13.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, Court at Rushdale moves to bi-weekly on Tuesdays (10:30am-11am), instead of Fridays.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Hamilton Reads 2025 Title Revealed at an Evening for Booklovers
The 2025 Hamilton Reads title was unveiled last night at Central Library to a crowd of more than 100 fans of the annual community book club.
"I'm honoured to have All You Can Kill chosen for Hamilton Reads,” said the local author. “I love the Library and all it represents, and I'm very much looking forward to connecting with local folks around my goofy little novel."
This year Hamilton Public Library partnered with Mohawk College, McMaster University Libraries and gritLIT Readers and Writers Festival.
“Hamilton Reads and these partnerships are a testament to the strength of storytelling and conversations around a shared book,” said Cindy Poggiaroni, HPL’s Director Collections and Program Development. “It’s a starting point for meaningful connections.
“Mohawk College Library is thrilled to collaborate with Hamilton Public Library and community partners on the Hamilton Reads this year. We’re excited to promote this fantastic book to Mohawk College students, faculty and staff, and inspire a love of reading and writing through community, while celebrating Hamilton’s amazing local talent,” said Lynn Coleman, Director, Library and Academic Services.
“McMaster University Libraries are pleased to be a new partner for Hamilton Reads, which supports the works of Canadian authors and promotes literacy in our community,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian. “We’re especially excited to see this year’s featured title come from Pasha Malla who was our esteemed Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence for the 2021-2022 academic year.”
"Pasha is one of 30+ authors joining us at gritLIT in April, where All You Can Kill will be our 2025 book club pick, hosted by Annette Hamm on Apr 27 at 10am. Pasha will also appear in our first-ever horror panel on Sat Apr 26 at 8:30pm, which also features Cheryl Isaacs and AGA Wilmot."
Visit hpl.ca/Hamilton-reads for full event lists, reading challenge details and writing contest information. And borrow the book.
