Ancaster Branch is closing early April 29 2025, due to a power outage. We aim to have it restored quickly.
Ancaster Branch - Closed due to Power Outage
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 6:00pm
Internet outage at Valley Park Branch
The internet at Valley Park Branch is working intermittently. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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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Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
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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Thursday, April 10, 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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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Fun Stuff to do Online at Home
ALL AGES | KIDS ACTIVITIES | TEENS ACTIVITIES
ALL AGES
Get a Card Register for a Hamilton Public Library card if you live, work or attend school in Hamilton.
Hoopla Instant access to a great selection of movies, books, audiobooks and music.
Kanopy Watch classic films, documentaries, world cinema, popular flicks and independent movies.
OverDrive Borrow from more than 100,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks and more.
PressReader Newspapers and Magazines Includes the Hamilton Spectator and many international publications.
Movies and Music Watch, listen, and learn.
Mango Languages Learn a new language.
More Online Resources We have more in store on our website.
Links to Learning Educational activities for all ages, to do at home.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Tumblebooks Animated, read-aloud books.
Movies and Music Summa Kids and Kanopy Kids entertain and educate.
Activities For those who like writing, crafts, coding, science, exercise and more.
Learning at Home In-house and external events, activities, book lists, online courses and more.
Storytime Watch our popular Storytimes and Puppet Shows at home.
Winter Reading Challenge Read a book, any book and record it on this sheet.TEENS ACTIVITIES
Power of the Pen Write a poem or story and you may win prizes.
Activities Explore, write, design and experiment with HPL. 
Music and Movies Summa and Kanopy entertain and educate.
Learning at Home In-house and external events, activities, book lists, online courses and more.
Brainfuse for Students Real-time help with homework, feedback on essays and skill building for all ages.
