All Branches Closed Sunday December 21

All branches close on Sunday, December 21, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

All Branches Closed for Christmas and Boxing Day

All branches close on December 25 and 26 for Christmas and Boxing Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

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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.

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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.

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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am

Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm

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.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Unveiling of Poetry Archive Collection

HAMILTON, ON – October 9, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library and The Tower Poetry Society (TPS) invite poetry lovers to Central Library this Friday October 12 from 1-3pm for the launch of the Tower Poetry Society Archive. The collection will be housed in Hamilton Public Library’s Local History & Archives (LH&A).

The Tower Poetry Society (TPS) was established in 1951 and is one of the oldest poetry workshop groups in North America.

WHAT: Tower Poestry Archive Launch
AGENDA: Opening Remarks - Paul Takala, CEO, Hamilton Public Library
   MC - G.W. Down, Editor-In-Chief, Tower Poetry Society,
   Welcome - Gailye J. Connoly, Tower Poetry Society president
   TPS History & Archival Transfer - Roy J. Adams, Tower Poetry Society Archivist
   Poetry Readings - Society Members
WHEN: Friday October 12, 2018, 1-3pm
WHERE: Hamilton Room, Central Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton ON
   Plan your route with Google Maps

About Hamilton Public Library

The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. Discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles, or through our extensive digital collections. We have books, music, DVDs, video games and programs for all ages; including our Visiting Library Service, for those who can't make it in to our branches. Since 1914, Hamilton Public Library has been collecting and preserving Hamilton's history. Local History & Archives continues to tell our residents' stories. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.

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Media Contact

Shelley McKay
Communications Manager
Hamilton Public Library
w. 905.546.3200 x5934
smckay@hpl.ca