Starting Monday August 17, public computers on Central 1st floor will undergo maintenance and be limited at times. This work will be staggered over three days and is expected to finish by Wednesday, August 19. Thank you for your patience.
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 am to 10:00 a.m due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Tue Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Meet You at Central Library’s Makerfest This Saturday
HAMILTON, ON – November 6, 2025 — Wannabe and skilled creative types of all ages are welcome to convene at Central Library this Saturday for Makerfest, a one-day celebration of creativity, innovation and craftsmanship. The free event runs from 11am to 4pm on Nov 8.
“Makerfest brings together Hamilton’s creative energy in one inspiring space,” said Kat Drennan-Scace, Manager of Digital Technology Services at Hamilton Public Library. “It’s a celebration of hands-on learning, community connection and the innovative spirit that defines our city.”
Makerfest includes live demonstrations, interactive workshops, information tables and a curated vendor market featuring local, handmade creations. Attendees can learn about 3D printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery and audio recording in action, acquire new skills through hands-on sessions and browse items from local artisans.
Featured Partners: Art Aggregate | Exploriment | Hamilton Civic Museums | Hamilton Craft Studios | McMaster Engineering Community Outreach | McMaster Libraries | Rivers & Meadows | Squat{Places Collective} | Story Pop | YWCA Hamilton
Vendors: Art by Andrea | Beads & Things | Birdsong Witchery | Bright Side General | Buchanan Studios | Clowns in Cyberspace | Desire Line Design | Earrings By Margaret | Glass by Meysa | Mimi’s Bonnets | NQNSO | Seagauhl Sticker Hardly Know Her | Studio Beulah | Strokes and Stories | This Fragile World Photography | toadtype







