Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch
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Published:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule
Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
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Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed for Christmas
All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, and Boxing Day, Friday, December 26. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st. Regular service hours resume on Friday, January 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Hamilton Reads 2025 Title Revealed at an Evening for Booklovers
The 2025 Hamilton Reads title was unveiled last night at Central Library to a crowd of more than 100 fans of the annual community book club.
"I'm honoured to have All You Can Kill chosen for Hamilton Reads,” said the local author. “I love the Library and all it represents, and I'm very much looking forward to connecting with local folks around my goofy little novel."
This year Hamilton Public Library partnered with Mohawk College, McMaster University Libraries and gritLIT Readers and Writers Festival.
“Hamilton Reads and these partnerships are a testament to the strength of storytelling and conversations around a shared book,” said Cindy Poggiaroni, HPL’s Director Collections and Program Development. “It’s a starting point for meaningful connections.
“Mohawk College Library is thrilled to collaborate with Hamilton Public Library and community partners on the Hamilton Reads this year. We’re excited to promote this fantastic book to Mohawk College students, faculty and staff, and inspire a love of reading and writing through community, while celebrating Hamilton’s amazing local talent,” said Lynn Coleman, Director, Library and Academic Services.
“McMaster University Libraries are pleased to be a new partner for Hamilton Reads, which supports the works of Canadian authors and promotes literacy in our community,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian. “We’re especially excited to see this year’s featured title come from Pasha Malla who was our esteemed Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence for the 2021-2022 academic year.”
"Pasha is one of 30+ authors joining us at gritLIT in April, where All You Can Kill will be our 2025 book club pick, hosted by Annette Hamm on Apr 27 at 10am. Pasha will also appear in our first-ever horror panel on Sat Apr 26 at 8:30pm, which also features Cheryl Isaacs and AGA Wilmot."
Visit hpl.ca/Hamilton-reads for full event lists, reading challenge details and writing contest information. And borrow the book.
