Modified Bookmobile Service

The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:

Tuesday, July 29

Riverdale - Cancelled
McMaster - Holds drop off only
Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm

Wednesday, July 30

Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled

Thursday, July 31

Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled

Friday, August 1

Winona Park - Cancelled

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am

Heat Warning - Cool Places

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 24. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

All HPL Branches are Cool Places during our open service hours. Stay hydrated and cool, wear a hat or take an umbrella to keep your head cool, and don’t forget sunscreen. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 3:30pm

Bookmobile Schedule Changes: July 25–26

Service adjustments this week:
Fri, July 25 – Huntington Park cancelled
Sat, July 26 – All stops cancelled. Bookmobile will visit Bayfront Park for Fiesta Extravaganza

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Monday, July 21, 2025 - 9:30am

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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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

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.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

White Coat, Black Art - Special CBC Radio Event

The special author talk, White Coat, Black Art, with Dr. Brian Goldman and special guests, will take place at Central Library on Saturday, May 25.

Below are a number of health and wellness resource recommendations for your consideration. To learn more about the impacts of physical and mental health, you may borrow these titles with your Hamilton Public Library card.

Panelists' Recommendations:

Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg

The Light that We Carry by Michelle Obama

The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Better by Dr. Atul Gawande

CBC Registrants' Recommendations:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens

52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life by Farzana Doctor

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

The Philosophy of Medicine - An Introduction by R. Paul Thompson and Ross E.G. Upshur