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
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Special Events Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- West Harbour
- ON
In-Branch Program
Summer Reading Club 2026 launches with a party at the future site of HPL's newest branch at 77 Harbourside Way.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about drumming with musicians from Crash Rhythm Drumming.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the Big Screen at Central Library.
