Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:45pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

Published:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm

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 unavailable. 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

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

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

Tuesday, June 30:

Greencedar - Cancelled
Mountview - Cancelled

Wed, July 1:

Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled

Thurs, July 2:

Rockton Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
Meadowlands Cancelled

Fri, July 3:

Winona Cancelled
Queen Victoria Cancelled

Mon, July 6:

Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Call for Nominations

We are currently not accepting nominations for the Gallery of Distinction Award. A review is underway. When complete, we will communicate the details of the next exciting chapter of the Gallery.

We welcome input. If you would like to be involved in discussions about the future of the Gallery, please contact the Senior Leadership Support Manager at hplceo@hpl.ca, or call 905-546-3200 x3214.

The list of inductees is on the Gallery of Distinction at HPL.ca and a dedicated digital screen and list is on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library.

We welcome input from those who have participated in the Gallery in the past and members of the community. If you would like to be involved in discussions about the future of the Gallery, please contact the Senior Leadership Support Manager at hplceo@hpl.ca.