All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on July 27.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Tuesday, July 29
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- McMaster - Holds drop off only
- Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm
Wednesday, July 30
- Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
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.
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.
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.
January 2025
Family Literacy Day Author Event- Janie Hao
Tuesday, Janury 28, 11:00am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author/illustrator, Janie Hao. Known for enchanting stories like Mad at Dad, Janie shares the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
Family Literacy Day Author Event - Lana Button
Tuesday, January 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday January 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday January 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author, Lana Button. Known for enchanting stories like The Only Lonely Fairy and Percy's Perfect Friend, Lana Button will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
Family Literacy Day Author Event- Kari-Lynn Winters
Wednesday, January 29, 10:30am - 11:00 am
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with local children’s author, Kari-Lynn Winters. Known for enchanting stories like All Our Love and On My Skis, Kari-Lynn Winters will share the magic of storytelling with our young readers.
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