Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
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.
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.
HPL Author Series
HPL Writing Workshop with Pasha Malla
Tuesday May 6, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Westdale Branch
Sharpen your writing skills with fellow writers in this workshop led by Hamilton Reads 2025 author Pasha Malla.
One Minute More with Robert Rotenberg
Thursday May 15, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library
Robert Rotenberg chats with Jamie Tennant about his latest thriller.
HPL Writing Workshop with Joyce Grant: Take Your Children's Book From Good to Great!
Saturday June 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Waterdown Branch
Local children's author Joyce Grant explains how you can become a published children's auhtor.
Big Girls Don't Cry by Susan Swan
Thursday June 12, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading and conversation with author Susan Swan, who discusses their new book Big Girls Don't Cry.
ZZOO by Jade Wallace and Mark Laliberte
Monday June 23, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading with authors Jade Wallace and Mark laliberte who alunch their new collective book of poetry ZZOO. The pair uses the jount author name MA|DE.
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Previous Author Events
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