All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
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.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW BINBROOK LIBRARY
HAMILTON, ON – April 11, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-built Binbrook Branch on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHAT: Official opening of the new Binbrook Branch on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Brief remarks by:
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
- Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library, CEO & Chief Librarian
- Lori-Anne Spence-Smith, Hamilton Public Library Board Chair
- Councillor Brenda Johnson, Ward 11
- Carol Wilkinson, Binbrook Branch Manager
WHEN: Saturday, April 14, 2018
- 11:00 a.m. Remarks and ribbon-cutting followed by light refreshments.
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Digital Media Studio demonstrations featuring image digitization and video conversion.
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Greenscreen Magic. Step back into Binbrook’s history and put yourself into one of three historical pictures. All ages.
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. A variety of programs happening including LEGOmania, Introduction to Ozobots and Button Making
WHERE: 2641 Highway 56, Binbrook, ON Plan your route with Google Maps
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
For more information about the new Binbrook Branch: hpl.ca/branches/binbrook-branch