Barton Branch is closed Tuesday, July 7, 9am-3pm due to a scheduled water shutdown for City construction work in the area.
Barton Branch - Closed Due to Water Disruption
Published:
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Spend March Break with HPL
Explore, Create and Discover
Events and Programs
Conduct experiments that are sure to ignite a love of science with Mad Science, grow bubbles with Miss Raven and explore hands-on STEAM activities with McMaster Children and Youth University.
Take the stage at Karaoke, challenge friends with Nintendo Switch gaming and test your knowledge in kid-friendly trivia competitions.
Meet local insects, spiders and bugs with Dan the Nature Man, hop aboard the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about birds with the Hamilton Aviary.
Enjoy family-friendly live entertainment, including magic shows, high-energy musical acts and meet a paramedic.
Enjoy free family movie screenings at the library, featuring a mix of new releases and beloved favourites.
Get creative with a wide range of art materials, draw cute animals and design your own puppet at a hands-on puppet-making party.
March Break Programming for Teens
Teens can hang out in Teen Zone, build skills through photography and public speaking workshops, dive into Dungeons and Dragons, create vision boards and give back by knitting for a cause.
March Break Programs for Babies and Toddlers
Children 0-5 can enjoy storytime, sing and move with music for babies and toddlers, explore and play and delight in puppet shows and special events.
Fun Projects and Activities
Plan Your March Break
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of March programs and download the March Break insert to start planning your week with HPL.
