The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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.
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Exhibit: Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada
The Terryberry Branch of HPL will play host the to the Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada Exhibit provided by the Archives of Ontario and produced in partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
In spite of the large role of Canada in the emancipation of slaves, many people do not know that slavery existed in Canada. This exhibit touches on the lives of enslaved African and focuses on the actions they took to resist their servitude.
The exhibit will be at the Terryberry Branch during January.







