Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.
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Study Halls - Summer Break Pause
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
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
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
French Exit - A Tragedy of Manners by Patrick deWitt
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
A short-fiction workshop by Farah Heron, author of romance novels Accidentally Engaged, Just Playing House and The Chai Factor.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Hamilton's first festival dedicated to romance novels and the people who love them.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
The romance authors take readers behind the curtain of the genre they love, to discuss tropes, identities, book boyfriends and cross-genre writing.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A discussion about the rise of the romance genre, favourite tropes to write about and how living in the GTA influences their books.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
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.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
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
Favourite Summer Books
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.
- 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.
- 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- 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.
