All Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Thursday, January 15 due to winter weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates on Friday, January 16.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Branch Closures
Barton, Binbrook, Carlisle, Concession, Freelton, Greensville, Locke, Lynden, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Valley Park Branches are closed All Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Waterdown and Valley Park Branches.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following Branches open at 1pm: Ancaster, Dundas, Kenilworth, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Saltfleet, Westdale and Sherwood.
Extended Access is not available.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Delayed Opening
Central Library opens at Noon today, Thursday, January 15. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 14, 2025.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Hamilton Public Library Celebrates Jackie Washington Day
HAMILTON, ON – February 12, 2024 – Hamilton Public Library celebrates Black History Month and the life and legacy of Hamilton jazz legend Jackie Washington with a Noon Hour Concert by Blues musician Harrison Kennedy and Stewart Memorial Church Choir at Central Library February 16.
Jackie Washington Day at HPL pays tribute to the beloved Hamilton musician and Canada’s first Black disc jockey whose seven-decade performing career enriched the cultural life of the city and the nation. This event is one of many Black History Month programs at HPL.
BLK Owned Youth Market sets up shop at Central Library February 18 and features items created by talented BIPOC young entrepreneurs. Market visitors can also meet TVO host of Ainara’s Bookshelf, Ainara Alleyne and hear live readings by local authors Anita Grant and Ayana Francis. February 24 journalist Morgan Campbell discusses their book My Fighting Family with Finding Edward author Sheila Murray.
Kids are invited to sing, dance and play games with Livi and Friends at Terryberry Branch February 20 and Turner Park Branch February 28.
HPL Staff has curated reading lists for adults, teens, and children highlighting Black authors, artists, achievements, culture and more. Members can also check out the Black History Month films, books and music on Kanopy and Hoopla, accessible with an HPL Library Card.
Full details are at hpl.ca/black-history-month.
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The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians will discover something new at our 23 locations, Bookmobile, or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
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Manager, Communications
Hamilton Public Library
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