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 Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The following Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, May 14: Swansea and Helen Detwiler
Thursday, May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands
Mohawk Gardens, 2-2:30 pm instead
Bennetto, 4:30-5:30 pm instead
Friday, May 16: Huntington Park
Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood
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Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14
In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill
On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
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.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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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
