Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
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.
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
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.
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.
Arts & Culture Events
Online Program
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Lisgar Elementary School Choir
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Tarek Funk: Multi-instrumentalist
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
HWDSB Middle School Concert Bands
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
HWDSB Student Band
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Junestone: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Jeremy Facknitz: Guitar and Voice
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON