Cool Places - Heat Warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting Saturday, July 5.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. 

All HPL Branches are open as Cool Places during our open service hours. www.hpl.ca/hours

Branch Hours This Week | HPL

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 4, 2025 - 2:00pm
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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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.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

HPL Holiday Closures 2025

All Hamilton Public Library locations are closed on the following dates:


  • Family Day Monday February 17, 2025 
  • Good Friday Friday April 18, 2025 
  • Closed Easter Sunday April 20, 2025
  • Easter Monday Monday April 21, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday May 18, 2025
  • Victoria Day Monday May 19, 2025 
  • Staff Day Friday May 30, 2025
  • Canada Day Tuesday July 1, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday August 3, 2025 
  • Civic Holiday Monday August 4, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday August 31, 2025 
  • Labour Day Monday September 1, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday October 12, 2025 
  • Thanksgiving Day Monday October 13, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday December 21, 2025 
  • Christmas Day Thursday December 25, 2025 
  • Boxing Day Friday December 26, 2025 
  • Closed Sunday December 28, 2025 
  • New Year’s Day Thursday January 1, 2026