Due to maintenance, the Central Library's First Floor Women's Washroom will be out of service on the morning of Monday, July 21. Washrooms are available in the Hamilton Room and by the Jackson Square Food Court. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - First Floor Women's Washroom Out of Order
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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
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
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
Special Events Events
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about birds and meet feathered friends with the Hamilton Aviary.
Rosedale - 25 Erindale Ave.
Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A magical experience that will leave you spellbound.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Interactive storytelling with drums and riddles.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
On My Swim by Kari-Lynn Winters
Read a story on route.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Children's musician Shawny plays songs from his new album Go Go Stop - Music and Movement.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Jess Hannigan
Meet the author of Spider in the Well and Bear Out There!
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Storytime fun with children's author Lana Button.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Amazing Butterflies and Moths
Get a close up look at butterflies and moths.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Singer, songwriter and family entertainer performs original and children's songs.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Explore dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
