Construction work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15th the library will reopen with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st floor will be closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVD's will be available on the 2nd floor
  • Holds pick up available on 2nd floor
  • Reduced number of public computers available on 2nd floor
  • Printing and Copying available on 2nd floor
  • Seating capacity will be reduced during this time
  • all 2nd floor Collections (Teen, Children, and Graphic Novels) will be available during the 1st floor renovations
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access is 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. Appologies for any inconvienence.

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

These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:

Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

These Bookmobile visits are shortened:

Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm

Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
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
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
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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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

Ile de France - 5 July 1958

Indian Point - 6 September 1952

Ingersoll - 31 March 1956

Innerkip - 1 August 1953

Innville - 13 June 1953

Isle of Orleans, Quebec - 29 August 1959

Jamestown, Virginia, USA - 13 April 1957

Jarvis - 17 February 1951, 4 February 1961

Jerseyville - 12 May 1951, 20 October 1962

Jordan - 28 July 1951, 6 April 1963

Jordan Harbour - 24 July 1954, 2 July 1960

Kapuskasing - 8 September 1956

Kawartha - 3 October 1959

Kawartha Lakes - 28 May 1960

Keene - 24 September 1960

Kemano - 24 December 1954

Kenilworth - 9 May 1959

Kilbride - 11 November 1950, 24 February 1962

Killarney - 28 July 1962

Kincardine - 13 July 1957, 29 August 1964

Kingston - 1 February 1958

Kiosk - 23 September 1961

Kirkfield - 16 September 1961

Kitchener - 26 June 1954, 8 February 1964

Kitimat - 24 December 1954

Kohler - 7 February 1953

Lake Erie - 7 November 1959

Lake Huron Beaches - 5 September 1964

Lake Medad - 5 July 1952

Lake Ontario – Rochester - 6 October 1956

Lake Ontario – Thousand Islands - 29 September 1956

Lake Simcoe - 4 July 1964

Lakefield - 15 July 1961

Langton - 4 May 1963

Lewiston - 8 March 1958

Limehouse - 21 July 1962

Lincoln County Centennial - 24 September 1956

Listowel - 5 March 1960

London - 29 October 1960

London, England - 12 July 1958

Long Point - 13 July 1963

Lowbanks - 21 May 1955, 4 April 1964

Lowville - 29 December 1951, 3 June 1961

Lucknow - 21 November 1959

Lynden - 24 February 1951, 27 January 1962