Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:15am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
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.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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
Vaccine Clinics
Getting a COVID-19 vaccination is easy.
You can book a COVID-19 vaccination through the City of Hamilton's website.
Reserve su turno de vacunación. Podemos ayudarlo.
Hãy đăng ký chích ngừa. Chúng tôi có thể giúp.
我们愿意协助您预约疫苗
我們願意協助您預約疫苗
Magpalista para mabakunahan. Makakatulong kami.
احجز موعدا لتلقي لقاحك. يمكننا مساعدتك في حجز الموعد.
زمان واکسیناسیون خود را تعیین کنید. ما میتوانیم کمک کنیم.
Self-serve lamination is now available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)
All clinics listed below are for people ages 6 months and older.
Vaccine Clinics
Hamilton Public Library – Central, 4th Floor
55 York Blvd., Hamilton
Feb 20 and 27
9:15am-Noon and 1-3:30pm
Hamilton Public Library – Red Hill Branch
695 Queenston Rd., Hamilton
Feb 21 and 28
12:30-4pm and 5-7pm
Chedoke Twin Pads Arena
91 Chedmac Dr., Hamilton
Feb 22 and 29
12:30-4pm and 5-7pm
Hamilton Public Library – Sherwood Branch
467 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton
Feb 23
9:15am-Noon and 1-3:30pm
Hamilton Public Library – Valley Park Branch
970 Paramount Rd., Stoney Creek
Feb 26
9:15am-Noon and 1-3:30pm
There is a 15-30 minute wait period after receiving your vaccination for monitoring; a designated area is provided.
