Central Library - Fourth Floor Special Event, July 12

Central Library's Fourth Floor is hosting Steel Town Love Festival on Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for Members to use as study and work spaces instead.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 8:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

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CCBC Library Collections Find New Homes

Toronto, ON February 27, 2020 — CCBC Library Collections Find New Homes at Ryerson University and Hamilton Public Library. The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) is thrilled to announce that a home has been found for the CCBC’s regional collection at the Ryerson University Library and Hamilton Public Library.

TD Bank Donates Branch in Carlisle to Hamilton Public Library

HAMILTON, ON – February 6, 2020– Hamilton Public Library (HPL) today announced the generous donation of the TD Canada Trust bank branch building and property in Carlisle to the Hamilton Public Library.

Hamilton Music Archives launches Friday May 3

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Free Admission to City Museums with a Hamilton Public Library Card

Hamilton, Ontario – January 17, 2019 – As of February 18 (Family Day) entry into the City’s eight museums is free when you show your Hamilton Public Library (HPL) card.

Responsibility for the Red Book Transitions to the Hamilton Public Library

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Hamilton Public Library Hosts 30-hour Weekend Teen Hackathon

HAMILTON, ON – Dec 1, 2018 – More than 150 high school and university students converge at Central Library on Saturday and Sunday Dec 8-9 for Hack the Hammer’s Urban Hacks Hackathon. Within 30 hours they will design solutions to major urban challenges using City of Hamilton open source data. A hackathon is best described as an invention marathon where participants learn, build and share creations over a short time.

Unveiling of Poetry Archive Collection

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Canadian Libraries Looking to Follow Hamilton’s Lead Rural Branch Use Up 19% in Five Months

HAMILTON, ON – October 4, 2018 – Library representatives from across Canada are converging at Hamilton Public Library (HPL) on Thursday October 4 for a first-hand look at how HPL is leading the way to improve access to our rural libraries.

Library Event for Teens Launches

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HAMILTON, ON – June 1, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library hosts An Evening for Book Lovers on Friday, June 8 at Central Library.

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