Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Saturday, August 9.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

The following Bookmobile stops are cancelled:

Stoney Creek Arena at 10 am

Discovery Centre at 1:30 pm

Millgrove at 3:30 pm

Apologies for this inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile Stop:

Published:

Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 8:30am

Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs

From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm

Lynden Branch - Self-Serve Access Not Available

Self-Serve Access is not available until after 1 pm today, Friday, August 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Lynden Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Published:

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:15pm

Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am

Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

East and West Side of Locke Street South
North and South Side of Herkimer Street
North and South Side of Stanley Avenue

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Affected Branch: Locke Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Terryberry Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am

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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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

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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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Power of the Pen 2025 Contest Entry Form

The 31st Anniversary of the Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest opens on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Writers ages 12-18 can submit original English and French poetry and short stories.

Please review the Contest Rules.

The contest closes on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

Age (as of December 31, 2025) *

Library Branch *

Type of Submission

Type of Submission *

Poem

Short Story

*One entry form per submission.

Language

Language *

English

French

Title of Poetry Submission *

Language

Language *

English

French

Title of Short Story Submission *

How did you find out about the Power of the Pen?

How did you find out about the Power of the Pen? *

Check all that apply

AI Statement

AI Statement *

I agree to the full statement.

I understand that my written submission is my own writing and is not copy/paste writing from any other source. I understand that any unethical behaviour will result in an automatic disqualification, without the possibility of resubmission this year.

Other

Upload Submission *

Thank you for submitting your work to the Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest. Please review contest and formatting rules prior to submission. Winners will be notified in January 2025. All judged submissions will be available for pick-up during the awards ceremony or at your local branch if you are unable to attend the ceremony.

Completing this form gives the Hamilton Public Library your consent to:

Collect your personal information, which will only be used by the Hamilton Public Library to communicate with you about the Power of the Pen contest.
Use you/your child’s original written submission or photograph for publicity.*

*Publicity can include print materials such as posters, brochures, local and social media, in addition to website coverage.

NOTE: Please do not put your name anywhere on your work. Your name must be on your entry form only

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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