The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:45am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, Friday July 10
With the Steel Town Love special event taking place on Saturday, July 11, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed for set-up all day on Friday, July 10. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The Fourth Floor will reopen its study spaces on Sunday, July 12, Noon-5 pm.
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
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
Concerts Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Tomi Swick and The Strummers Union
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Singer, songwriter and family entertainer performs original and children's songs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Samantha Ava: Acoustic-Electric Guitar and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Harrison Kennedy and Jesse O'Brien
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Funyboht: Musical Collective
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Terra Lightfoot
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Gunter Ott Blues Band: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Harmonica, Voice
Listen to live music at the Valley Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Basement Revolver: 4-Piece Band with Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Bel Canto Strings: Cello and Violin
Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Danielle Todd: Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Mohawk College: Student Showcase
Listen to live music at the Terryberry Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Lyla Miklos and Juanita Maldonado: Piano, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Colour Film: Guitar, Keys, Lap Steel, Percussion, Vocals
Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Jay Daniels: Piano and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Nicole Christian and Juan Santos: Multi-Instrumental Duo
Listen to live music at the Barton Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Stereosauruses: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
