Internet outage at Lynden Branch

The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on July 27.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 11:00am
Modified Bookmobile Service 

The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:

Tuesday, July 29

  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • McMaster - Holds drop off only
  • Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm

Wednesday, July 30

  • Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled

Thursday, July 31

  • Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled

Friday, August 1

  • Winona Park - Cancelled

 

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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Literary Events

The Farm by Joanne Ramos

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.

The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.

The Maid by Nita Prose

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Preston Douglas

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.

Favourite Summer Books

Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.

Finding Edward by Sheila Murray

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.

The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling

Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

What Have You Done? by Shari LaPena

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

A writing group for tweens.