The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 15:
- Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm
Saturdays, November 22 and 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Bookmark Contest

To celebrate Family Literacy Day, January 27, 2025, Hamilton Public Library is running a Bookmark Contest
Design a bookmark illustrating where in the world your Library takes you as you read, watch and listen to all the great items you borrow from HPL. Open to Hamilton residents only.
Three winners are selected from each age category: Birth-age 6, 7-12, 13-18. Each of the nine (9) winning bookmarks will be available one per month at all Hamilton Public Library branches and spotlighted on social media and hpl.ca beginning September 2025.
Head to a branch and grab a bookmark contest form or print it at home. Submit your entry at any Hamilton Public Library Branch or Bookmobile.
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2025.
Winners will be notified by telephone or email in Spring 2025.







