All Branches Closed for Good Friday

All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am

All Branches Closed for Easter Sunday

All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am

All Branches Closed for Easter Monday

All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am

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

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm

Barton Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 19. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm

Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am

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

Geoffrey Baker Collection

Looking Towards King St. East, 194-?

Geoffrey Baker was an airplane mechanic with the Royal Air Force who was stationed at Mount Hope Airport during World War II. This collection is a good overview of the activities of Baker during the war including shots of the airport as well as the Hamilton area. He took many pictures of Mount Hope, Hamilton, local rail traffic (Baker was an avid train spotter) and other locations he visited.

His collection consists of nearly 300 photographs, as well as a few booklets from Mount Hope and Greenfield Pioneer Village.