Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 4:45pm
Study Halls - Summer Break Pause

Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Public Computers

The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 12:00pm
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22

The following branches will be closed on Sunday June 22nd: Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown.

Central Library will remain open as a Cool Place from 12-5 pm, with limited service on the 1st floor only.
Regular Sunday hours resume June 29.

Published:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

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.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

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.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

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.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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

Caistor Centre - 19 January 1952

Caistor Township - 7 October 1961

Caistorville - 19 January 1952

Caledonia - 2 December 1950, 11 January 1958,

Campbell’s Corners - 7 June 1952

Campbellville - 4 November 1950, 12 November 1960

Campden - 5 January 1952, 25 November 1961

Canada’s North - 18 December 1954: Eskimos - 24 December 1954: Kemano-Kitiniat - 31 December 1954, 8 January 1955, 15 January 1955

Canadian Army (in England) - 5 June 1954

Canadian National Railway: Hamilton-Port Rowan Run - 20 June 1953: Hamilton-Meaford Run - 24 January 1959

Canboro - 26 January 1952, 30 March 1963

Canfield - 2 February 1952, 23 March 1963

Carlisle - 30 June 1951, 15 April 1961

Carluke - 2 June 1951, 28 March 1964

Cayuga - 23 December 1950, 14 March 1959

Cedar Springs - 12 July 1952, 16 January 1954

Chatham - 10 November 1956

Cheapside - 2 August 1952, 3 October 1964

Cheltenham - 7 July 1962

Cherry Beach - 14 May 1955

Chesley - 30 April 1960

Chippawa - 29 January 1955, 2 December 1961

Christie’s Corners - 22 March 1952

Clanbrassil - 9 August 1952, 27 July 1963

Clappison’s Corners - 15 March 1952

Clarksburg - 21 May 1960

Clarkson - 28 March 1959

Clinton - 13 February 1960, 14 April 1962

Coboconk - 2 September 1961

Cobourg - 11 April 1959

Collingwood - 29 June 1957

Conestoga - 17 October 1953

Conestogo - 6 October 1962

Copetown - 8 September 1951, 9 February 1963

Courtland - 12 December 1959

Creemore - 31 January 1959

Credit River - 26 May 1962, 2 June 1962

Credit Valley - 10 October 1964

Crieff - 31 October 1959

Crosshill - 4 October 1958

Crystal Beach - 6 May 1961