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.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
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.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am
Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED
Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
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.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
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.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
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.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
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
Concession Branch: Renovations
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Local Author Jaclyn Desforges Next Writer in Residence
Starting the week of September 12 until April 2024, Jaclyn is available to mentor aspiring writers Tuesdays at McMaster University, Chester New Hall, Room 312 and Thursdays at Central Library, 4th Floor Program Room, 10am-6pm. The residency also gives the author time to develop her own works in progress.
“I can’t wait to work with new and emerging writers from the Hamilton area and beyond, and to dive deep into my own creative practice with the support and encouragement of McMaster and HPL,” said Jaclyn.
The program is supported by Hamilton Public Library, McMaster Faculty of Humanities and McMaster University Library. It started in 1999. Jaclyn is the 26th Writer in Residence. She is the author of poetry book Danger Flower and picture book Why Are You So Quiet? She is also the winner of the 2022 Hamilton Literary Award for Poetry, 2022 City of Hamilton Creator Award, 2020 Hamilton Emerging Artist Award for Writing and the 2018 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award.
“As a poet, fiction and non-fiction writer, Jaclyn brings a wealth of creativity, energy and vision to this role, and we are excited both to see what emerges in her own writing this year as well as how emerging writers in our region grow in their own creative accomplishments,” said Daniel Coleman, Professor of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University.
“McMaster University Library is proud to be a partner in this program that invests in Canadian authors, supporting not only the development of their works, but also the mentorship of local writers,” said Vivian Lewis, McMaster University Librarian.
“Hamilton Public Library takes pride in shining a spotlight on local talent and the Writer in Residence program is sure to expand the contributions to this robust collection,” said Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development.
You can also meet Jaclyn at a Welcome Reception Sep 12, 6:30pm at Central Library’s 4th Floor. She will also facilitate a Writing Circle Oct 19, 4:30pm at Central Library’s 4th Floor. Details about more Writer-in-Residence events at hpl.ca/writer-in-residence.
About the Program
The Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence program is led by McMaster University’s Department of English and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Humanities in partnership with McMaster University Library and Hamilton Public Library. It is supported by the Taylor family.
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 23 locations, Bookmobile, or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
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