The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16
Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20.
The back parking lot will not be accessible from 10 pm on April 16 to 10 pm on Friday, April 17. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10
Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, April 15
- Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Thursday, April 16
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
- Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Concerts Events
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Darcy Hepner Quintet
Listen to live jazz music at the Dundas Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Joel Haynes Quartet
Listen to live jazz music at Central Library.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
Strat Andriotis Trio
Listen to live jazz music at the Concession Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Patti Payne Trio: Double Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals
Listen to live jazz music at the Saltfleet Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Guitar of Fire
Listen to live jazz music at the Turner Park during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Clark Johnston Quintet
Listen to live jazz music at Central Library.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Kyle Pacey
Listen to live jazz music at the Ancaster Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Trickbag: Six-Piece Band
Listen to live jazz music at the Waterdown Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Rob Fekete Quartet
Listen to live jazz music at the Sherwood Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
John Price Trio
Listen to live jazz music at the Lynden Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Guitar of Fire
Listen to live jazz music at the Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Henry Strong Trio
Listen to live jazz music at the Barton Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Jay Burr Project: Jazz Trio
Listen to live jazz music at the Terryberry Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Scott Neilson Quartet
Listen to live jazz music at the Westdale Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Dave Thierry Jazz
Listen to live jazz music at the Red Hill Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Carolyn Credico Quartet: Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Voice
Listen to live jazz music at the Binbrook Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Student Concert Bands
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Orchard Park Secondary Guitar Class Ensemble and HWDSB Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Bellmoore Elementary School Band
Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Choirs
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
