Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
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Published:
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:15pm
Central Library - 1st Floor Women's Washroom Maintenance
Central Library's 1st Floor Women's Washroom will be closed Monday morning (July 21). Please use the washrooms on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors.
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Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday July, 20 5:00am - 10:00am due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Literary Events
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Patchett
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Gnome Is Where Your Heart Is by Casey Lyall
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
The Farm by Joanne Ramos
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
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.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
The Maid by Nita Prose
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
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.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Favourite Summer Books
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Finding Edward by Sheila Murray
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
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.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
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.
