Extended Access at Freelton Branch is now active for the day and accessible for members using their library credentials.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is Active
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Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 8:30am
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch
Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule
Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed for Christmas
All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Playwright Anna Chatterton Next Writer in Residence
From September 16, 2024, to April 2025, Anna will mentor aspiring writers in person and virtually at McMaster University and Central Library. The residency also gives Anna time to develop works in progress.
“It’s such an honour to have this position that allows me to work with emerging writers and have dedicated writing time,” said Anna. “I find inspiration working with other writers and being out in the community.”
The Writer in Residence program is supported by Hamilton Public Library, McMaster University Humanities and McMaster Library. Anna is a two-time finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama. Her published writing includes the plays Within the Glass, Quiver, Cowgirl Up, Gertrude and Alice, and the upcoming Children of Fire (non-fiction).
Anna is the winner of a City of Hamilton Arts Award, a Toronto Theatre Critics Award, an LA Independent Women Film Award for Best Narrative Feature and a Dora Mavor Moore award. She was nominated for a Juno Award, a Hamilton Literary Award for Fiction, and five Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Anna has been in residence at seven theatres.
“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, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian at McMaster.
“Hamilton Public Library is proud to foster local writing talent through the Writer-in-Residence program, and Anna Chatterton’s immense talent and versatility will surely offer a fresh perspective for many aspiring writers,” said Erica Conly, HPL Manager of Program Development.
Writers of all levels and disciplines can reserve a consultation at Anna’s booking webpage. You can also meet Anna at a Welcome Reception on Sep 12, 6:30 pm at Central Library. Anna will host workshops and events at HPL from September 2024 through April 2025. Learn more at hpl.ca/writer-in-residence.
