With the recent closure of Six Nations Public Library, HPL's Bookmobile will change its bi-weekly visits to weekly starting Friday, March 13.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, Court at Rushdale moves to bi-weekly on Tuesdays (10:30am-11am), instead of Fridays.
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments of older adults and celebrate the contributions they make to our communities.
Explore our Collections
The 2024 Seniors Month theme is "Working for Seniors." Take a moment and browse materials that recognize and celebrate the contributions of Seniors.
Programs and Events
Browse older adult programming across the city. Whether you are looking for recreational activities, health and wellness solutions, digital literacy courses or ways to explore your creative side, we’ve got you covered.
Services for Seniors
HPL’s Home Library Service provides library materials to Hamilton residents unable to get to any of our 23 branches or Bookmobile sites.
Check out a memory bag, a collection of books, games and photographs designed to encourage conversations and reminiscing.
Nominate a Senior
Nominations for City of Hamilton’s 29th Senior of the Year Awards close on June 30. Nominate an older adult you know that has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of our community.
