Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
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
Wainfleet - 15 December 1956
Walsingham - 11 May 1963
Warsaw - 25 June 1960
Wasaga Beach - 29 May 1954, 13 June 1959, 8 August 1964
Washington - 5 May 1956
Waterdown - 10 February 1951, 17 December 1960
Waterdown – Market - 28 August 1954
Waterford - 26 September 1953, 28 November 1959
Waterloo - 14 January 1956, 1 February 1964
Wawa - 10 September 1960, 9 January 1965
Welland - 10 August 1963
Welland Canal - 11 July 1953, 12 March 1960
Wellandport - 18 August 1951, 21 October 1961
Wellesley - 11 October 1958
Wentworth County - 17 July 1954
West Flamboro - 15 December 1951, 23 February 1963
West Lorne - 16 July 1955
West Montrose - 6 June 1953
Westover - 17 November 1951, 9 June 1962
Whitby - 4 April 1959
White River - 28 January 1956
Wiarton - 17 August 1957
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA - 20 April 1957
Williamsford - 22 October 1960
Willow Cove - 29 November 1952
Windham - 15 March 1958
Windsor - 20 February 1954
Winona - 24 March 1951, 19 April 1958, 9 March 1963
Woodburn - 16 June 1951
Woodstock - 3 May 1958
York - 3 November 1951, 20 July 1963
York Road - 18 April 1953
Young’s Point - 26 September 1959
Zimmerman - 9 February 1952, 10 March 1962
Zurich - 6 February 1960
