Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe today, Monday, October 20, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
Hoopla Outage
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
HPL's Annual Evening for Book Lovers Event to Unveil the 2018 Hamilton Reads Title
HAMILTON, ON – June 1, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library hosts An Evening for Book Lovers on Friday, June 8 at Central Library. First, we welcome author Alison Pick, who will read from her novel, Strangers with the Same Dream. Then, be among the first to find out the book every Hamiltonian should read this year as we reveal the 2018 Hamilton Reads title. Attendees will also be entered into a Grand Prize draw
The emcee for the evening is Annette Hamm, co-host of CHCH-TV Morning Live.
Tickets for this 19+ ages event, which includes food and refreshments, are $10.
WHAT: Author, Alison Pick reads from her novel, Strangers with the Same Dream and will sign her books afterwards HPL also announces the 2018 Hamilton Reads title.
WHO: Alison Pick is a Canadian author and poet. Her written works include two published novels, a memoir and two poetry collections.
WHEN: Friday, June 8, 7-9pm
WHERE: Central Library – Hamilton Room
55 York Blvd., Hamilton
For more information about this event, please visit our website.
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.
