Due to the ongoing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Bookmobile visit on Monday, October 6, is cancelled. You may select Terryberry Branch as an alternative location to pick up your Holds. On Wednesday, October 8, the Helen Detwiler visit is changed to 11-11:30 am this week.
Bookmobile Service Modification
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 14)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Love Letters to Hamilton

Join us for great conversation from local authors talking about Hamilton
Yardwork
- Learn about the benefits of nature and a portrait of a beloved space by Dr Daniel Coleman, Professor of Canadian Literature at McMaster University.
- Sat, Nov 4, 1pm Central
Conversation with Vince Agro and Paul Benedetti
- A conversation with Hamilton authors Vince Agro, The Good Doctor and In Grace's Kitchen: Memories and Recipes from an Italian-Canadian childhood and Paul Benedetti, You Can Have a Dog When I'm Dead.
- Sat, Nov 18, 1pm Central
Tip and Trade
- A light-hearted rant on our city's geography, history, culture and future from author Mark Coakley
- Sat, Nov 25, 2pm Central
Books are available for purchase and signing at all the events