The public washroom and air conditioning is out of order at Locke Branch. We aim to get them fixed quickly.
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
An Evening for Book Lovers featuring Jane Urquhart

Friday, June 8, 2017, 7:00pm, Central Library
Join us for one of our most popular events of the year. Be there as we reveal our choice for this year's title for Hamilton Reads
An Evening for Book Lovers will feature author Alison Pick who will read from her novel Strangers with the Same Dream
All audience members will be entered in draws for big baskets of books.
Tickets are at $10 and are now available at all Hamilton Public Library branches and online via ticketscene.ca.
Refreshments are included in the ticket price.
This is a 19+ event.