The Red Book search is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.
Red Book Search Is Currently Unavailable
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm
Ancaster Branch Without Power
Ancaster Branch is experiencing a power outage. There are no accessible bathrooms, elevator, internet, access through the back door, or public computers. There is limited lighting. The branch is open with limited services.
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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
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
More Hamilton Public Library Branches Opening for Takeout
More Hamilton Public Library Branches Opening for Takeout
HAMILTON, ON – July 3, 2020 – HPL is opening six more branches for Takeout service: Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Saltfleet, Turner Park and Waterdown.
WHAT: HPL members can start placing holds for pickup at six additional branches, beginning Thursday July 9. When your holds are ready, you can schedule a pickup time beginning Tuesday July 14, 2020.
WHO: Library members: manage your holds beginning July 9 and when they’re ready, HPL will email or call you. Then you can make an appointment to pick up your holds starting at hpl.ca/takeout or call 905-546-3200. Pickup dates begin July 14.
WHERE: Phase 2 of Takeout begins July 14, 2020.
WHEN: Hamilton Public Library is opening six more branches, in addition to the four already open (Central, Dundas, Red Hill and Terryberry) where library members can pick up their items on hold when they’re ready.
