The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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
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.
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.
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.
Repair Cafe Registration Form
Bring your broken household items to the library to be repaired by HPL's volunteer fixers. Learn new skills, promote sustainability and build community.
Location: Terryberry Branch, 100 Mohawk Rd W., Hamilton
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Locke Branch, 285 Locke Street S.,Hamilton
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 1pm-4pm
Please note there is no guarantee items can be fixed. Things that cannot be fixed include:
- Major alterations to clothes, broken zippers
- Gas-powered machinery (chainsaws, lawnmowers, snow blowers)
- Items containing hazardous waste (gas, oil, chemicals, pesticides, asbestos, etc.)
- Large kitchen appliances
- Unsanitary items (items containing dust, grime, food, insects, etc.)
- Items requiring “hot work” repair (soldering, welding, cutting, sanding, grinding.)
- Items that are leaking.
- Items with a strong odour.
Due to limited availability, registration is required. You must select two (2) times that work for you. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.