The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective overnight, Tuesday, February 24. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Cold Alert - City of Hamilton
Published:
Monday, February 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming
From Tuesday, March 3, to Wednesday, March 4, filming will take place from 7am to 11pm at 1464 Centre Road. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
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 wrap up by 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 wrap up by 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 will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
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
HPL Author Series
HPL Author Series-Kate Robson
Thursday March 5, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dundas Branch
Kate Robson in conversation with Dr. Wendy O'Brien about her new book Something to Hold Onto: Simple Metaphors, Images, and Practical Tools to Transform Your Life.
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HPL Graphic Novel Workshop with Ron Kasman
Thursday March 19, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Red Hill Branch
A practical workshop on creating and publishing graphic novels with comic artist Ron Kasman.
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HPL Author Series Genevieve Graham and Kate Hilton
Thursday April 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library
Authors Genevieve Graham and Kate Hilton chat about their new books.
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HPL Writing Workshop - Poetry Makefest with Gary Barwin
Thursday April 23, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Westdale Branch
Sharpen your poetry writing skills with fellow writers in this workshop led by Gary Barwin.
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Author Event- Karma Brown
Thursday May 7, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
The author of Mother is Watching chats with Andrew F. Sullivan about her latest novel.
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Author Event- Kevin Hardcastle
Thursday June 4, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
The author of County Road Six discusses his new novel with Meaghan Strimas.
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