Ancaster Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 9:45am

Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am

Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch

Nearest Branches:

Freelton Branch

Greensville Branch

Waterdown Branch

Published:

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm

Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am

Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Art Crawl @HPL

text join us for art crawl at hpl with stylized background of central library Central Library will be open from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday, June 10 for Art Crawl.

We have art, music, literature and history for Art Crawl on Friday June 10.

Join our archivist and Gallery of Distinction awardee Margaret Houghton for a walking tour of the Historic Monuments of Gore Park -- Hamilton's first park. Everyone who wishes to join the tour is asked to be at the 1^st floor Living Room area of Central Library by 7:00pm.

Author Reading

Hamilton Public Library is honoured to host author Rachael Preston who will read from her book, The Fishers of Paradise. Rachael, originally from Hamilton, is visiting on the occasion of her book having been selected by Project Bookmark Canada as the 16^th bookmark of the project and the 2^nd bookmark in Hamilton. Rachael’s session will include a reading followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

Art

L'Arche Hamilton Information and Craft Table (1^st floor)
Chiildren's Charter of Rights Exhibit (1^st floor)
Blue Dot (Citizens' Rights to a Healthy Environment) Student Art (1^st floor)
Galerry4 Exhibitor - Leeanne D'Alesio (1^st floor)
Revolution (Rev) wear Collection, Gallery 4 Annex (4^th floor)

Music

Ilona Spleit & the Spleit Strings Studio
Bel Canto Strings

*Please note that during Art Crawl, borrowing of library materials will not be available.