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 off the road. 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
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
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
Summer Reading Club Events
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Music, movement and more.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
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Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- West Harbour
- ON
In-Branch Program
Summer Reading Club 2026 launches with a party at the future site of HPL's newest branch at 77 Harbourside Way.
- West Harbour
- ON
Bring the whole family to outdoor story time.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Develop your skills for drawing cute animals.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Music, movement and more.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the family and play chess.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
