The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
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.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concerts Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Jamie Shea and The Gentle Reminders: Four-Piece Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
Andrew Bentham-Riley: Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music at the Concession Branch.
Sultans of String with special guest Shannon Thunderbird
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature: Five-Piece Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Family Duet: Flute, Guitar and Vocals
Listen to live music at the Barton Branch.
- 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.
