Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at the Freelton Branch is not working. Please visit during staffed hours. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:45pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 1:45pm
Study Halls Open Thursday May 22

Study Halls at Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park and Waterdown branches are open Thursday May 22, 8pm-Midnight. The planned Thursday closure for maintenance is cancelled.

Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:15pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st Floor is closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
  • Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
  • Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
  • Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
  • Seating capacity is reduced
  • All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available 
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected

Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement. 

Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations

The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

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.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May

Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

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.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

White Coat, Black Art - Special CBC Radio Event

White Coat, Black Art

The special author talk, White Coat, Black Art, with Dr. Brian Goldman and special guests, will take place at Central Library on Saturday, May 25. 

Below are a number of health and wellness resource recommendations for your consideration. To learn more about the impacts of physical and mental health, you may borrow these titles with your Hamilton Public Library card.


Panelists' Recommendations:

Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg

The Light that We Carry by Michelle Obama

The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Better by Dr. Atul Gawande

CBC Registrants' Recommendations: 

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown 

Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens 

52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life by Farzana Doctor

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate 

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert 

The Philosophy of Medicine - An Introduction by R. Paul Thompson and Ross E.G. Upshur

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Haits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear 

Plant You by Carleigh Bodrug 

Determined by Robert Sapolsky

The Little Book of Stress Relief  by David Posen, MD 

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat by Julian Walker, Matthew Remski, Derek Beres  

Strength Training for Women by Joan Pagano 

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford

Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis by Dr. Sammy Winemaker and Dr. Hsien Seow 

Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giula Enders and Jill Enders 

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" by Brene Brown 

Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Running on Empty by Jonice Webb 

Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson 

Vinyasa Yoga by Gerard Arnaud 

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Dr. Bernie Siegle 

Unbowed: A Memoir by Wangari Maathai 

Super Gut: Reprogram Your Microbiome to Restore Health, Lose Weight, and Turn Back the Clock by William Davis

Our Bodies Ourselves by the Boston Women's Health Collective 

When I Say No, I Feel Guilty (1975)  by Manuel J. Smith 

Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel By Changing the Way You Think (1995) by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky 

Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver and the Human Brain (2023) by Dasha Kiper 

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism (2021) by Dr. Jen Gunter 

When Breath Becomes Air (2016) by Paul Kalanithi 

Discovering Eden: A Lifetime of Paddling the Arctic Rivers (2003) by Alex M. Hall 

Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor's Program for Conquering Disease (1995) by Joel Fuhrman

The Myth of Normal (2022) by Gabor Mate and Daniel Mate 

The Brain that Changes Itself (2007) by Norman Doidge 

The Salt Path (2018) by Raynor Winn 

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 

No Bad Parts (2021) by Richard Schwartz 

Younger Next Year (2007) by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge 

Emperor of All Maladies (2010) by Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Upward Spiral (2015) by Korb 

When Things Fall Apart (1996) by Pema Chodron 

The Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous) 

Breath (2020) by James Nestor 

With the End in Mind (2017) by Kathryn Mannix 

Move the Body, Heal the Mind (2022) by Jennifer Heisz 

Why Love Matters in Weight Loss by Sandra Elia 

HPL Staff's Recommendations:

Stress-proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day by Mithu Storoni

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown

Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Guide to Lifelong Well-being by Baxter Bell

Dementia Reimagined: Building A Life of Joy and Dignity From Beginning to End by Tia Powell

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

The Joy of Well-being: A Practical Guide to A Happy, Healthy, and Long Life by Colleen Wachob

10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-help That Actually Works : A True Story by Dan Harris