Bookmobile stops are cancelled for today due to staffing shortage. Apologies for this inconvenience.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 9:00am
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30
From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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
Author Ralph Nader to Read at Central Library
HAMILTON, ON – November 14, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library will host author Ralph Nader on Friday, November 18.
WHAT:
Join us for an evening with Ralph Nader as he reads from his newest book, Animal Envy. Nader is an American political activist, lawyer, and author of the groundbreaking book, Unsafe at Any Speed. His new novel, Animal Envy, is a fable about the kinds of intelligences that are all around us in other animals. What would animals tell us, about themselves and about us - if there were a common language among all animal species? Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
WHO:
Hosted by partners Bryan Price Bookseller, Hamilton Public Library and Penguin Random House of Canada.
WHEN:
Friday, November 18
Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. – through the York Blvd. doors only.
Reading at 7 p.m.
This is a ticketed, free event. Register through Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ralph-nader-in-hamilton-tickets-29139867127?aff=ehomecard
WHERE:
Central Library
Hamilton Room, First Floor
55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
