Freelton Branch Network Unavailable

On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Freelton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Carlisle Branch

Greensville Branch

Waterdown Branch

Published:

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm

Greensville Branch Parking Lot Not Accessible approximately 8am-3pm Mon. Nov. 24th

The parking lot at Greensville Branch is closed approximately 8am-3pm Mon. Nov. 24th for tree work.

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Affected Branch: Greensville Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 12:00pm

Greensville Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

On Monday, November 24, there will be tree removal services on-site until 3pm. Parking spaces will be limited during Extended Access. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Greensville Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 2:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Network Unavailable

On Tuesday, November 25, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 3:15pm

Concession Branch: Guest WiFi Upgrade

On Monday, November 24, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 2:00pm

Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Freelton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Carlisle Branch

Greensville Branch

Waterdown Branch

Published:

Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm

Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm

Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturdays, November 22 and 29:

Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.

Saturday, December 6:

Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
Millgrove Visit is cancelled.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

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

World Languages

The Hamilton Public Library has a broad collection of books and dvds for adults and children in a variety of languages other than English. As well, the library has a collection of world music cds and online access to newspapers in many languages.

Here are the languages represented and where to find them:

Arabic

Chinese

Croatian