PressReader is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
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.
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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.
WHAT: Hamilton Public Library will be screening FREE family-friendly films every Friday evening. Drop-in, relax and enjoy new releases or rediscover old favourites. A full schedule of upcoming movies can be found at hpl.ca under the events tab.
WHO: Two locations will host film nights: Central Library and Turner Park Branch.
WHEN: Every Friday from July 22 to September 2, 2016
- July 22 – Daddy’s Home
- July 29 – Zootopia
- August 5 – Games Maker
- August 12 – The Little Prince
- August 19 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
- August 26 – Eddie the Eagle
- September 2 – Kung Fu Panda 3
Doors open at 6:15pm
Movies begins at 6:30pm
WHERE: Central Library - 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON and Turner Park Branch - 352 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON
About Hamilton Public Library
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.







