Due to winter weather conditions, Hamilton Public Library is adjusting operations across the system today.
The following branches open 1-4PM today:
- Central Library
- Dundas Branch
- Red Hill Branch
- Terryberry Branch
Delayed Branch Openings and Early Closure
Published:
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 9:45am
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
The Winona (11am-12pm) and Queen Victoira (3-4pm) Bookmobile stop on January 23 is cancelled. Apologies for this inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 22, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place at 86 Homewood Avenue from January 28-30, 7 am-11 pm. Production vehicles and equipment will be located on the north side of Stanley Avenue between Locke Street South and Kent Street. This will impact the availability of side-street parking. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
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
Central Library - Daily Hours Update
Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Macfarlane, Dr. P.B. - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956
Madoc - 30 July 1960
Malahide - 8 October 1955
Manitoulin - 13 September 1958, 20 September 1958
Manitoulin Island - 5 September 1953, 12 September 1953, 1 September 1962, 8 September 1962
Manitouwadgge - 11 February 1956
Marmora - 9 July 1960
Maryhill - 1 December 1962
Massey - 20 July 1957
Mattawa - 9 September 1961
Meaford - 6 July 1957, 24 January 1959
Merritton - 5 November 1955, 11 March 1961
Merton - 3 May 1952
Middleport - 14 February 1953, 26 October 1963
Midland - 27 August 1960, 1 August 1964
Millbank - 5 December 1959
Millgrove - 4 August 1951, 29 April 1961
Milton - 28 April 1951, 9 July 1955, 25 February 1961
Milton Heights - 14 July 1962
Minden - 5 September 1956, 30 May 1959
Minden-Dorset Scenic Highway - 30 May 1959
Mineral Springs - 9 May 1953
Mitchell - 28 February 1959
Mobert - 4 February 1956
Moose Factory - 20 September 1952
Moosonee - 13 September 1952
Morriston - 20 December 1952, 11 April 1964
Mount Albion - 14 July 1951
Mount Forest - 23 November 1957
Mount Healey - 2 July 1955
Mount Hope - 10 March 1951, 13 May 1961
Mount Nemo - 23 August 1952
Mount Pleasant - 23 February 1957, 29 June 1963
Munn’s Corners - 17 May 1952
Muskoka - 16 May 1953, 4 June 1955
Muskoka Winter Wonderland - 23 January 1960
Muskoka Area - 28 October 1961
Muskoka Lakes - 11 July 1964, 18 July 1964
