The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
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
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Arts And Culture Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The BFG (2016) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create art that reflects real places, memories, or imaginary worlds.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra String Duo
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Rocky IV (1985) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Dog Man (2025) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Goat (2026) G
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Develop your skills for drawing cute animals.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
