The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
In Memory of Donations
Chiarot, Ruth
- donated by Janice Johnston, 2014
Carswell, Lucille
- donated by Dundas Travel Club, 2007
Cerjanec, Marija
- donated by Sylvia and Jim Reiser, 2007
Cruickshank, Duncan
- donated by A. Delores Prendergast, 2007
Croonen, Jeffrey L.
- donated by Lucio Palazzo, 2013
Cocks, Bernice
- donated by Allan and Sandy Addis, Jim and Mary Anne Addis, Jack and Joni Addis, Jim and Shirley Barnes, 2012
Campbell, Albert
- donated by Janice Johnston, 2010
Court, Bernie
- donated by Fran Arbour and Sylvia Zarins, 2010
Clark, Elva
- donated by Pauline & Larry Grimes, 2009
- donated by Mary Lou Dickson, 2008
- donated by Bernice MacKinnon, 2008
- donated by Sylvia Reiser, 2008
- donated by Inge Schubert, 2008
- donated by Terryberry Tuesday Book Beat Club, 2008
Campbell, Kay
- (longtime member of Westdale Mystery Book Club) donated by Thomas Perrie, 2008
- (longtime member of Westdale Mystery Book Club) donated by Sheryl Wickens-Perrie, 2008
Chalmers, Sylvia
- donated by Kathy Denomy, 2008
Chapman, David Saunders
- donated by Laura Martin, 2008
Clarke, George
- donated by Janice Johnston, 2008
Coates, Margaret Lynn
- donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2008
Cunningham, Neil
- donated by Jim & Sylvia Reiser, 2015
