All public washrooms at Barton Branch are not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Washrooms Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Freelton Branch – Extended Access Only
The Freelton Branch is open today from 9 AM to 5 PM for Extended Access only.
Published:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 8:45am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming
Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
Published:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited. Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Hamilton Music Archives launches Friday May 3
Hamilton, Ontario – May 1, 2019 – The Hamilton Music Archives officially launches Friday May 3 at 1pm, at the Central Library. The Archives include diverse collections that illustrate the 100+ year history of Hamilton’s music scene and its contributors, spanning many genres of music.
“We are honoured to showcase such special collections that document the evolution of music in Hamilton and will build on it so that it serves as a resource for generations to come,” says Paul Takala, HPL Chief Librarian and CEO.
Hamilton has long been known for its rich musical legacy, as well as its vibrant and thriving music scene.
The day kicks off with a special Noon Hour Concert featuring the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Horn Duo, followed by the official launch reception. Local musicians, Erika Pavkovic and Darcy Mitchison will also entertain guests. The Archives includes collections from Opera Hamilton, Hamilton Savoyard Operatic Society, Royal Hamilton College of Music, September Seventh Entertainment Ltd., Hamilton Opera Company, Hamilton Musical Arts Society and the Royal Court Entertainers.
The launch concludes with a screening of the musical documentary, Rush Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland.
HPL has been working closely with the Hamilton Music Advisory Team to strengthen the city’s overall music strategy. These Archives contribute to our growing appreciation of music.
“The Hamilton Music Advisory Team is excited the Hamilton Music Archives will be preserved and celebrated by the Hamilton Public Library. It gives the community access to unique collections of music, documents and artifacts from years past,” says Mark Furukawa, owner of Dr. Disc, and Chair of the Advisory team.
The Spectator’s music editor Graham Rockingham will also be a special guest speaker at the launch on May 3. He’ll talk about music industry’s ever-changing landscape in the city and what’s to come.
“The new Hamilton Music Archives is a community resource that we are proud to add to our growing collections at HPL. It is full of Hamilton’s rich music history and will surely be cherished. We invite others to contribute to the Archives to ensure it paints a full picture of Hamilton and its revered musical past,” says, Karen Milligan, Manager of Local History & Archives at HPL.
The Hamilton Music Archives will be located in Local History & Archives on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library.
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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 will discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles, or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary and follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary.
For more information or to schedule an interview:
Shelley McKay
Manager, Communications
smckay@hpl.ca
905.546.3200 x5934
(Cell) 905.973.1847
