Red Book Search Is Currently Unavailable

The Red Book search is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We are working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. 

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am 

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Barton Branch Renovation Update

Update: April 2023Green Venture, Hamilton Public Library, the Barton Village BIA, the GALA Community Planning Team, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect, and the City of Hamilton’s Ward 3 will continue to green Barton Village Boulevards in 2023. This summer, the Barton Branch plans to revitalize its outdoor space by adding more inviting and naturalized elements.

March 2023

From March 1-3, 2023, the Barton Branch was closed for renovations. The Branch's makeover included fresh paint to brighten up the space and new carpet in the Children's area and lounge area. The Information area saw the install of two new ergonomic Information Desks, an ergonomic Page check-in station, a closed storage unit for Staff materials, and a stylish shelving unit for Members' holds.

The Barton Branch reopened on Saturday, March 4, 2023.