All Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Thursday, January 15 due to winter weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates on Friday, January 16.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Branch Closures
Barton, Binbrook, Carlisle, Concession, Freelton, Greensville, Locke, Lynden, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Valley Park Branches are closed All Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Waterdown and Valley Park Branches.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following Branches open at 1pm: Ancaster, Dundas, Kenilworth, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Saltfleet, Westdale and Sherwood.
Extended Access is not available.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Delayed Opening
Central Library opens at Noon today, Thursday, January 15. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 14, 2025.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Hamilton Public Library Reveals the One Book Hamilton Should Read This Year
HAMILTON, ON – Tuesday April 14, 2020 – On Thursday April 16, at noon, Hamilton Public Library launches Hamilton Reads 2020. The one book everyone in the city should read this year is Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.
Moon of the Crusted Snow is a timely read about a small, northern Anishinaabe community unaware of why their supplies, electricity and cell service are dwindling fast. As confusion and panic builds, the band council and a pocket of community leaders struggle to maintain order. Then, an unexpected visitor from the crumbling society to the south arrives.
“We chose this book prior to the current pandemic,” says Lisa Weaver, HPL’s Director, Collections and Program Development. “But the storyline strangely mirrors what is happening in the world right now. Our communities are coming together and caring for our neighbours during these trying times. We hope that you’ll find this book a message of hope and resilience.”
Author Waubgeshig Rice concurs. “I want this book to prompt discussion. I want this book to encourage people to look at themselves and their communities and think about positive ways to move forward. I look forward to discussing more with you all through Hamilton Reads,” he adds.
There are two changes to the annual event this year:
- We’re launching two months earlier to help engage residents during this time of social isolation.
- We’ve shifted our Hamilton Reads programs and book clubs to online options at our Virtual Branch, so that customers can connect with the library and with each other safely from their own homes. In the year ahead look for a virtual author visit, book talks, concerts and fun activities.
As of April 16, Moon of the Crusted Snow is available as an eBook and eAudio. CELA also has a direct download for DAISY readers. Borrow with a library card or sign up for an e-card today at hpl.ca. Readers can also participate in many other Hamilton Reads-related activities through hpl.ca/hamiltonreads.
Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation. He is the radio host of CBC Up North. Moon of the Crusted Snow, published by ECW Press, is his second novel.
Past Hamilton Reads authors include titles by Miriam Toews, Tom Wilson and Lawrence Hill. This year marks HPL’s eighth annual Hamilton Reads.
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. Connect with us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
