Central Library - First Floor Women's Washroom Out of Order

Due to maintenance, the Central Library's First Floor Women's Washroom will be out of service on the morning of Monday, July 21. Washrooms are available in the Hamilton Room and by the Jackson Square Food Court. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm

Catalogue Maintenance

HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday July, 20 5:00am - 10:00am due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am

Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available

Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am

Locke Branch - Filming

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
North/South side of Stanley Avenue
East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue

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Affected Branch: Locke Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Terryberry Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

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.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

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.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

HPL Author Series

Dawn Hill

Thursday July 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading and conversation with Six Nations' author Dawn Hill, who discusses their new book Memory Keeper.
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Farah Heron

Author Workshop - Tropes and Vibes to Story and Plot

Saturday July 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
A short-fiction workshop by Farah Heron, author of romance novels Accidentally Engaged, Just Playing House and The Chai Factor. Part of the Steel Town Love Festival. Registration Required.
Register Now.

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