Terryberry Branch is experiencing partial power outages throughout the branch. Estimated time of return to full power is from 8pm-10pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Terryberry Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Friday, June 18:
- Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
- Maplewood- Cancelled
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Temporary Binbrook Branch Location Now Open
HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Binbrook Branch is under construction. A new temporary branch is now open at 2668 Binbrook Rd, Unit 204 in Binbrook.
WHAT: Binbrook Branch is temporarily closed for a planned branch renewal project beginning on Saturday, August 13. The construction project is expected to take approximately two years. A new, temporary branch location is now open. Library hours at the temporary branch will remain the same as Binbrook’s regular hours.
WHO: Original Binbrook Branch being demolished so that a new building can be erected on the site.
WHEN: Temporary Branch now open.
Binbrook Branch temporary location hours will remain the same.
Hours:
Monday: 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
WHERE: Binbrook Branch– Temporary Location
2668 Binbrook Road, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0
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