Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience. 

Monday, September 15

  • Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

  • Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

  • Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

  • Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
  • Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm
 
 
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them. 

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library

From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Concerts Events

Vili V and the Roots Revival Band: Five-Piece Band

Listen to live music, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Hayley Verrall: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at Concession Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musician's Guild.

Arthur: Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Vocals

Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Dr. Gwyneth Thomson and Paul Barna: Violin Duo

Listen to live music at Saltfleet, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Michael Maguire: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Red Hill Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musician's Guild.

Lowdown Dirty Mojos: Five-Piece Band

Listen to live music, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Brian Jantzi: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Barton Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musician's Guild.

Piper & Carson: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Waterdown Branch, courtesy the Hamilton Musician's Guild.

Troy Harmer: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musician's Guild.

Kristen Prince: Saxophone, Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Westdale Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Dr. Gwyneth Thomson and Paul Barna: Violins

Listen to live music at Central Library, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Arthur: Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at Terryberry, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Kristen Prince: Saxophone, Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at Bookmobile, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

The Enablers: Five-Piece Band

Listen to live music at the Valley Park Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Piper & Carson: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Sherwood Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Hayley Verrall: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Patti Payne Trio: Double Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocals

Listen to live music, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Duo Petrichor: Flute, Guitar

Listen to live music at Ancaster, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.

Ginger St. James: Guitar, Voice

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Michaela Mathurin: Voice

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.