Bookmobile Service Cancellations

The following Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, May 14: Swansea and Helen Detwiler

Thursday, May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Mohawk Gardens, 2-2:30 pm instead

Bennetto, 4:30-5:30 pm instead

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14

In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill

On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
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.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
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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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

In Memory of Donations

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Weaver, Agnes Elizabeth
  • donated by Diane Kulikowski, 2012
Walker, Ann-Marie
  • donated by Gary and Audrey Knox, 2011
Wallace, James
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2011
Wannamaker, James Jesse
  • donated by Audrey Knox, 2011
Whitwell, Kenneth Clare
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2011
Waller, Dulce
  • donated by Patricia Sheehan (nee Clark), 2009
Wark, Sarah Clare Vallbacka
  • donated by Lauren Blankstein, 2009
Waters, Helen
  • donated by Westdale Tuesday Book Club, 2009
  • donated by Jean Wise, 2009
Weisz, Mischa
  • donated by Jim & Sylvia Reiser, 2009
Wigle, Fritz
  • donated by Marion Head, 2009
  • donated by Anne H. Jones, 2009
  • donated by Anne and Ted Farley, 2008
  • donated by Brian Gage, 2008
  • donated by Janet Horsnell, 2008
  • donated by Doreen McKerracher, 2008
  • donated by Stuart Mussells and Margot Daward, 2008
  • donated by Joseph and Kathryn Patchett, 2008
  • donated by Barbara Wilson, 2008
Waller, Dulce Elizabeth
  • donated by Russ and Kathy Brown, 2008
  • donated by David, Helen, and Margaret Holgate, 2008
  • donated by the Maloch Family, 2008
  • donated by Stephan and Justyna Nalezny, 2008
  • donated by Robert T. Waller, 2008
Wigle, Francis E
  • donated by Danielle Blanco and Patrick Herold, 2008
  • donated by Bill and Ruth Bourque, 2008
  • donated by Earlene and Lewis Clough, 2008
  • donated by Coleford Investment Management Ltd., 2008
  • donated by Joyce Fearnside, 2008
  • donated by Fellow Board Members of the A.W.W.C.A., 2008
  • donated by Alison Gibson, 2008
  • donated by Alice Goldberg and Mary Goldberg, 2008
  • donated by Marion J. Harrison, 2008
  • donated by Anne, Rory and Elizabeth Jones, 2008
  • donated by Mr. & Mrs. Mel Lawson, 2008
  • donated by Colin S. Lazier, 2008
  • donated by E. Shirley Macnamara, 2008
  • donated by Mary and Doug McCallum, 2008
  • donated by Joan E. McConnell, 2008
  • donated by Edward J. Walzak, 2008
  • donated by W.H. Watson Family, 2008
  • donated by Seymour and Noreen Wigle, 2008
  • donated by Murray and Effie York, 2008
Wingfield, Reginal Thomas
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2008
Wright, Mildred Viola
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2008
Wait, Wesley
  • donated by Locke Street BIA, 2007
Wallace, Ted
  • donated by Ted and Shirley Hmiel, 2007
Walker, Elizabeth (Betty)
  • donated by Garry & Audrey Knox, 2016