Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming

From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:

  • West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
  • East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
  • South side of Homewood Avenue

Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
  • Maplewood- Cancelled
  • Winona - Cancelled
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead 

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Ontario Provincial Election 2025

Vote Ontario

Ontario’s 44th provincial election is February 27.

Voters across the province can also cast their ballots at advanced polls on February 20, 21 and 22 or by mail. The deadline to apply by mail is February 21 by 6pm. More information about the election, including when and where to vote and examples of accepted ID is available at elections.on.ca.

HPL is hosting election-day polling stations at Central Library and Sherwood Branch 9am-9pm and advanced polling at Central Library 10am-6pm.

Information tables hosted by Elections Ontario representatives will be set up at:

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Valley Park Branch Tue Feb 11 6-8pm
Waterdown Branch Wed Feb 12 9-11am 
Turner Park Branch Fri Feb 14 9-11am.

 

Icon elections Canadian citizens who will be 18 years of age or older on election day are eligible to vote. Voters are encouraged to confirm, update, or add their information at RegisterToVoteON.ca. You will be mailed a voter information card with information on when, where, and how to vote.
To find out who is running in your riding, visit the CandidateSearch page on the Elections Ontario site.