The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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
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
