Study Halls at Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park and Waterdown branches are open Thursday May 22, 8pm-Midnight. The planned Thursday closure for maintenance is cancelled.
Study Halls Open Thursday May 22
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Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:15pm
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:15am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Baden - 4 May 1957
Bala - 27 July 1957
Balls Falls Conservation Area - 28 August 1965
Balmoral - 15 October 1955
Bancroft - 26 February 1955
Bayfield - 11 August 1956
Beachville - 10 May 1958
Beamsville - 6 January 1951, 12 February 1955, 18 November 1961, 5 January 1963
Beaver Valley - 11 August 1962
Belwood - 20 June 1959
Bethesda - 5 April 1952
Beverly Swamp - 1 April 1961
Big Creek Region Conservation - 26 May 1956
Binbrook - 16 June 1951, 25 March 1961
Binbrook Fair - 11 August 1954
Binbrook Township - 22 January 1955
Bismarck - 5 May 1951, 17 February 1962
Blackheath - 1 March 1952, 28 April 1962
Black’s Corners - 28 June 1952
Blair - 14 November 1953, 3 November 1962
Blyth - 2 April 1960
Bobcaygeon - 22 July 1961
Bonnechere Caves - 6 September 1958
Boston - 22 March 1958
Boy Scout - 18 September 1954
Boy Scout World Jamboree - 2 April 1955
Boyne - 22 August 1953, 25 August 1962
Bracebridge - 23 May 1953
Branchton - 19 December 1953, 24 November 1962
Brantford - 15 June 1963
Breslau - 31 October 1953, 17 November 1962
Brethren, Community Farm of - 2 November 1963
Bridgeport - 1 June 1957
Bright - 12 May 1956
Bronte - 21 April 1951, 21 March 1959, 8 June 1963
Bruce Peninsula - 28 May 1955
Brussels - 9 April 1960
Bullock’s Corners - 27 October 1951, 2 February 1963
Burford - 25 August 1956
Burk’s Falls - 3 August 1957
Burlington - 17 March 1951, 5 December 1953, 12 December 1953, 17 October 1959
Burlington – Parkland - 23 October 1954
Burlington Beach - 9 June 1951, [see also Hamilton Beach] 24 April 1954
Byng - 28 March 1953, 8 July 1961
