Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day Holiday. Bookmobile Service and Study Halls are unavailable. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, May 21.
Publish Date:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:00am
Barton Branch - Accessible washroom out of order.
Accessible washroom at Barton Branch is currently out of order.
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Nearest Branches:
Publish Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 5:30pm
Central Library - Fire Training Drill
An unscheduled fire drill will take place in May during regular service hours at Central Library. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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Publish Date:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 9:30am
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
Menstruation product donations can be dropped off at Dundas and Turner Park branches until May 31. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Publish Date:
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 12:00pm
Literary Events
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle
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
A writing group for tweens.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Prisoner publications creator Sara Falconer, former prison librarian Michelle De Agostini and prison support worker Pam discuss prisoners' struggles to access and write books behind bars.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A monthly workshop where poets present their work for peer comment.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Half Life by Krista Foss
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Explorers by Martin Dugard
Chat about books and enjoy a beverage of your choice at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
Any Title in the I Survived Series
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with Team HPL's Jennie and fellow book lovers in this online program.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson Street East Ancaster ON
The Boat People by Sharon Bala
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
Finding Edward by Sheila Murray
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
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.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
