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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm

Bookmobile Service Modification

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.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

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

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Media Releases

Show Your Library Some Love: Help Us Reach 7 Million Items Borrowed In 2016

HAMILTON, ON – October 21, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library launches its seven million challenge, calling on the help of customers to reach a 2016 circulation goal of seven million items borrowed by December 31, 2016.

Opening of "Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the '44 Uprising" Exhibit

Hamilton Public Library invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition sponsored by the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto.

Join Us for the Launch of the Storytelling Project Event at the Grand Unveiling of the New Hamilton Room

HAMILTON, ON –September 22, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library and our community partners are celebrating the official launch of the Love Your City, Share Your Story digital storytelling project at an unveiling event on Friday, September 30. This event will take place in newly renovated Hamilton Room at the Central Library and will be an opportunity to thank the partners, donors and sponsors who have generously supported these projects.

Official Launch of Culture Days in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ON – September 28, 2016 – Hamilton Arts Council (HAC) and Hamilton Public Library (HPL) are partnering this year with Culture Days Ontario to bring Culture Days events to HPL.

Hamilton Gallery of Distinction announces 2016 inductees

Hamilton, ON -- Sept. 15, 2016: Seven outstanding citizens have been named to Hamilton’s Gallery of Distinction. The 2016 inductees include leaders from healthcare, the arts, local business, community service and sports. Each has made a lasting contribution to Hamilton. They will be inducted at the 33rd annual gala dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at Michelangelo Events & Conference Centre.

Dundas Branch Closed For Renovations

HAMILTON, ON – August 30, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Dundas Branch is under construction and will be closed for renovations beginning as of 5 p.m. on Saturday September 3.

Temporary Binbrook Branch Location Now Open

HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Binbrook Branch is under construction. A new temporary branch is now open at 2668 Binbrook Rd, Unit 204 in Binbrook.

Take a StoryWalk® and Mix Physical Activity with Reading

HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library celebrates the launch of the Storywalk® initiative and invites children and their families to join us at Mountain Drive Park for a day of reading and physical activity.

Sherwood Library's Front Entrance Will Be Temporarily Under Construction Beginning August 15, 2016

HAMILTON, ON – July 28, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library’s Sherwood Branch will be under construction beginning on Monday, August 15, as part of a planned infrastructure renewal project.

Hamilton Public Library Hosts Free Friday Family Film Nights

HAMILTON, ON – July 18, 2016 – Beat the heat this summer at the Hamilton Public Library! Join us for free Friday night films that promise a fun time for the whole family.

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