Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.
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.
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.
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
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.
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Thu Jul 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Key Reports
Strategic Plans and Annual Report on Goals Archive
- 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
- 2021 Letter from the Library Board
- 2021 Multiyear Business Plan
- 2021 Midyear Progress Report
- 2018-2021 Strategic Priorities
- Approved Goals for 2020
- Final Report on 2020 Goals
- Final Report on 2019 Goals
- Final Report on 2018 Goals
- 2012-2016 Strategic Priorities
- Report on Accomplishments 2012-2016 Strategic Plan
Pandemic Plan
- Special Message from Board Chair and Chief Librarian to Members on Service Changes- Effective January 4, 2022.
- HPL COVID Response Plan - March 2022
- HPL COVID Response Plan - January 2022
- HPL COVID Response Plan - November 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - October 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - September 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - June 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - May 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - April 2021
- HPL COVID Response Plan - March 2021
- HPL Grey Lockdown Plan - December 2020
- HPL COVID-19 Response - December 2020
- HPL Pandemic Service Continuity Plan
- HPL Phased Reopening Plan – June 2020







