Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming
Published:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited. Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Inaugural Graduation for Google IT Support Professional Certificate
HAMILTON, ON – January 13, 2020 – Please join us at Central Library to celebrate the achievements of 41 students who are the first to finish Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate.
WHAT: Forty-one students offered scholarships for a pilot Google education program, administered by Hamilton Public Library, now have the skills needed to find meaningful employment in the tech sector.
WHO: Hamilton Public Library is one of four public libraries in Canada to receive funding from Google for the two-year pilot program. Of the 50 learners who began the program in April 2019, 41 finished. That’s an 82 per cent completion rate. A second set of learners are about to embark on their learning journey in March.
WHEN: Monday January 13, 2020 6-8pm.
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton Room, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4 Plan your route with Google Maps
About Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate Program
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate prepares participants to become ready for an entry-level job in IT support, in about eight months, with no experience required. This certificate is part of Grow with Google, an initiative focused on helping everyone across Canada access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers and business. The Certificate is supported by a $1M Google.org grant that was given to the Toronto Public Library Foundation. The Foundation works with local libraries, including the Hamilton Public Library, offering 100 scholarships in each city. About Hamilton Public Library
