Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Canada Day

All HPL Branches are closed Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Extended Access is not available. The following Bookmobile visits are also cancelled on July 1st:

  • Riverdale
  • Strathcona
  • McMaster
  • Greencedar
  • Mountview

Regular service hours resume Wednesday, July 2.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:00am
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Starting today, Tuesday, June 24, the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Branches are Cool Places during our open service hours. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 9:00am
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
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

Pride Season at HPL

Pride Season

Celebrate Pride Season at HPL.

Events  

Rainbow Family Storytime
Multiple Dates and Locations

Stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance, inclusion, diversity and a love of reading. Find a Storytime.  

Queer Friendship Club
Tuesdays in June – 5 - 7:30pm
Central Library

Craft Cart – Rainbows 
Friday June 6  
10am - Noon 
Kenilworth Branch 

Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided. 

Pride Book Club for Older Adults - Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski 
Monday June 16 
1 – 2pm 
Ancaster Branch  

Discuss books with 2SLGBTQIA+ themes. The June book title, Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski, is available in print or on Hoopla

Make and Create - Pride Crafts 
Thursday, June 19 
3 - 4pm 
Barton Branch 

Fuel your child's creative side by exploring a variety of art materials. Supplies provided. 

Pride Social
Monday June 23: 5:30 - 7pm – Valley Park Branch 
Tuesday June 24: 5:30 - 6:30pm – Westdale Branch  

Share 2SLBGTQIA+ book and pop culture recommendations, enjoy refreshments and stay to chat.  

HPL Author Series - ZZOO by Jade Wallace and Mark Laliberte 
Monday, June 23: 
6:30 - 7:30pm 
Central Library  

Attend a live reading with authors Jade Wallace and Mark Laliberte, who launch their new collaborative book of poetry ZZOO. The pair use the joint author name MA|DE. 

Fellow writers Jim Johnstone and Liz Worth are also at the launch.  

Community Archive

LGBT2SQ+ Community Archive 

Discover HPL’s LGBT2SQ+ Community Archive, founded through a generous donation by Michael Johnstone, who spent over 50 years preserving Hamilton’s LGBT2SQ+ history. Now housed in Central Library’s Local History and Archives (3rd Floor), the collection includes photos, clippings and more.  

Pride Collection  

Check out our catalogue's Pride Collection for 2SLGBTQ+ books and movies.  

Pride Hamilton and City of Hamilton Events 

Pride Hamilton: Pride 2025 
August 8-10 
Pier 4 Park  
The theme is reclamation, unity and healing.