Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch
Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey
Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.
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Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am
Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
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 during this time.
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.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Opening of "Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the '44 Uprising" Exhibit
HAMILTON, ON – October 5, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition, “Canadian Aviators help Warsaw during the Uprising ’44.” The exhibition is a tribute to Canadian airmen who died during the Second World War providing airlift for the Polish Home Army in occupied Poland and for Warsaw’s insurgents fighting for the liberation of Poland’s capital city. These courageous pilots came to Europe from across Canada: from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and all parts in between. And now they rest on Polish soil forever, thousands of kilometres from their families and home.
The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of Canada to Poland in Warsaw in cooperation with the Warsaw Uprising Museum and is sponsored by the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto, the Col. Pilot B. Orlinski Museum and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces, Wawel Villa, Mississauga, and Hamilton Public Library.
WHAT: Official Opening of “Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the Uprising of ’44” Exhibit
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 6 p.m.
WHO:
- Consul General Grzegorz Morawski and Consul Andrzej Szydlo, Consulate General of Poland in Toronto
- Magdalena Pietrzak-Merta, representing Poland's Office For War Veterans and Victims of Oppression
- Roman Baraniecki, Curator, Col. Pilot B. Orlinski Museum and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces, Wawel Villa, Mississauga
- Sandra Dirckze, relative of F/O Harold Brown, one of the pilots shot down over Poland on August 4/5, 1944, who is featured in the exhibit.
- Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library 55 York Boulevard 1st Floor – Living Room Hamilton ON L8N 4E4
In Southern Poland in 2006, remnants of the Halifax JP 276 FS-A were found, which was shot down on August 5, 1944 with a Canadian crew on board. The exhibit tells the story of this tragic event and pays homage to Canadian heroic airmen. The display will be shown until November 28, 2016.
