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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm
Ancaster Branch Without Power
Ancaster Branch is experiencing a power outage. There are no accessible bathrooms, elevator, internet, access through the back door, or public computers. There is limited lighting. The branch is open with limited services.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Official Launch of Culture Days in Hamilton
HAMILTON, ON – September 28, 2016 – Hamilton Arts Council (HAC) and Hamilton Public Library (HPL) are partnering this year with Culture Days Ontario to bring Culture Days events to HPL.
Local artists and performers responded enthusiastically to our offer of free gallery, studio or performance space at library locations. Together, HAC and HPL are hosting a wide range of interactive cultural events this weekend.
CultureDays@HPL offers 14 events at 9 of HPL’s 22 locations on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2. There is something for everyone. From hands-on arts, crafts and photography workshops to musical jam sessions and theatre workshops.
WHAT: Official Launch of Culture Days in Hamilton
WHEN: Friday, September 30, 2016 1 p.m.
WHO: Representatives from Hamilton Public Library and Hamilton Arts Council
Local artists taking part in CultureDays@HPL, including Chandra Rice, Evette Haddad and Norris Podetz
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library 55 York Boulevard 1st Floor – Hamilton Room
LINKS: Ontario Culture Days: https://culturedays.ca/on/about
About Hamilton Arts Council - The Hamilton Arts Council is a charitable arts organization working on behalf of Hamilton’s diverse cultural community since 1973. It is the central hub for artists, organizations and businesses drawn to the city by our expanding creative opportunities. Visit us online at hamiltonartscouncil.ca. Follow us on Twitter at @HamArtsCouncil and like us on Facebook at /hamiltonarts.council.
About Hamilton Public Library - The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at /HamiltonPublicLibrary.
