Barton Branch is closed Tuesday, July 7, 9am-3pm due to a scheduled water shutdown for City construction work in the area.
Barton Branch - Closed Due to Water Disruption
Published:
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
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
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Summer Reading Club Events
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An interactive Rabbit & Bear Paws puppet show.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore different ways to bring your drawing to life through animation.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
From imaginative play to hands-on science experiments, every moment is designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to draw cute animals.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build and program a LEGO robot to drive through an obstacle course using LEGO Spike Prime.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An in-person math adventure.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In Branch Program
Beat the competition in this Hamilton city-wide teen Super Smash Bros. tournament.
