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Catalogue Scheduled Maintenance

The Library catalogue will be unavailable on Sunday January 23 between 2:00am and 10:00am for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we improve our services.

Publish Date:

Friday, January 21, 2022 - 11:00am

Printing Unavailable at Barton Branch

Printing is currently unavailable at Barton Branch. Photocopying and scanning are available. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch to use print services.

Affected Branch:

Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Kenilworth Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, January 21, 2022 - 10:45am

News Archive

HCA Partners with Local Libraries

Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Hamilton Public Library, Grimsby Public Library, and Wellington County Library. HCA has provided membership passes to these library systems, giving library patrons the opportunity to visit HCA areas, free.

Send a Postcard to Someone Special

HAMILTON, ON – December 8, 2021 – Send a handwritten message on the back of a picturesque postcard and bring a long-lasting smile to a resident living in a local long-term care home.

Internet Archive Declares Hamilton Public Library Director an Internet Hero

HAMILTON, ON – October 27, 2021 – Lisa Radha Weaver, Director of Collections and Program Development, Hamilton Public Library is an Internet Hero and has an award from the U.S.-based Internet Archive to prove it.

Vax, Print, Proof Made Easy

HAMILTON, ON – Sep 17, 2021 – First vaccinations, then valuable paperwork.

Hamilton Public Library and Hamilton Public Health Services are making the first steps easier with mobile pop-up vaccine clinics throughout the city — including several at Hamilton Public Library branches.

Let’s Get Real-ish with Augmented Reality, Hamilton

HAMILTON, ON – AUGUST 13, 2021 – Hey Hamilton. Now that this city is 175 years old, we want to show you how to explore its past, present and future with Augmented Reality.

Borrow Around the Bay - Cardholder Access to Hamilton and Burlington Libraries

HAMILTON, ON – July 15, 2021 – Starting July 13, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) and Burlington Public Library (BPL) cardholders double their borrowing power.