From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
18th Annual Telling Tales Festival Saturday, October 3 , and Sunday, October 4, 2026 9:45 am - 5 pm Admission: Free Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario
Get ready for two unforgettable days of stories, creativity, and family fun at the 18th Annual Telling Tales Festival!
Meet Canada’s top children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians, and enjoy 70+ presentations across five vibrant festival tents.
Don’t miss the featured headliners, Barbara Reid on Saturday and Danny Ramadan on Sunday, appearing on the Main Stage daily. Explore the gardens, create, dance, laugh, and discover something new around every corner.
Free shuttle service available (more details coming this Fall).
Register now to be part of this FREE celebration of books and imagination for all ages.