Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.
Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Arts And Culture Events
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Tuck Everlasting (2002) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Caroline Wiles and Bob Doidge: Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Rocky (1976) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music Students
Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
KO3: Bass, Drums, Piano
Listen to live music at the Terryberry Branch.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Dundas Concert Band: Small Ensembles
Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Wax Mannequin: Multi-Instrumentalist
Listen to live music at Westdale Branch.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
