Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe today, Monday, October 20, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
Strategic Priorities
The Hamilton Public Library Board approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on May 17th 2023.
- 2025 Letter from the Library Board
- 2024 Letter from the Library Board
- Strategic Plan
- 2023 Letter from the Library Board
- Strategic Plan Process Update
- Accomplishments of the Previous Strategic Plan
- Selected Background Readings
- Additional Selected Background Readings
- Meeting User Needs 2022
- 2022 Letter From the Library Board
Previous Years Strategic Plan information and documents can be found on the next pages.