Central Library: Main Elevator Out of Order
One of the main elevators at Central Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale & Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
HPL Author Series
Hamilton Reads Finale
Thursday November 14, 6:30pm
A celebration of 2024 Hamilton Reads author Anuja Varghese's award-winning book, Chrysalis. Register Now.
40 Days & 40 Hikes by Nicola Ross
Thursday November 21, 6:30pm
Adventurer, author and environmentalist Nicola Ross talks about her newest book 40 Days & 40 Hikes. Register Now.
Writer-in-Residence Writing Circle
Thursday November 28, 4:30pm
A writing group facilitated by the 2024-25 Writer-in-Residence, Anna Chatterton. Register Now.
Previous Author Events
Relive a memorable talk or catch up on past author events with HPL’s In Conversation playlist on YouTube.
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