The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
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.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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
