The accessible door wave to open function is not working at Carlisle Branch. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, March 4
St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15-1:45pm - Cancelled
Gemini: 2-2:30pm - Cancelled
Rosedale: 5-6:30pm - Cancelled
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Playwright Anna Chatterton Next Writer in Residence
From September 16, 2024, to April 2025, Anna will mentor aspiring writers in person and virtually at McMaster University and Central Library. The residency also gives Anna time to develop works in progress.
“It’s such an honour to have this position that allows me to work with emerging writers and have dedicated writing time,” said Anna. “I find inspiration working with other writers and being out in the community.”
The Writer in Residence program is supported by Hamilton Public Library, McMaster University Humanities and McMaster Library. Anna is a two-time finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama. Her published writing includes the plays Within the Glass, Quiver, Cowgirl Up, Gertrude and Alice, and the upcoming Children of Fire (non-fiction).
Anna is the winner of a City of Hamilton Arts Award, a Toronto Theatre Critics Award, an LA Independent Women Film Award for Best Narrative Feature and a Dora Mavor Moore award. She was nominated for a Juno Award, a Hamilton Literary Award for Fiction, and five Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Anna has been in residence at seven theatres.
“McMaster University Library is proud to be a partner in this program that invests in Canadian authors, supporting not only the development of their works but also the mentorship of local writers,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian at McMaster.
“Hamilton Public Library is proud to foster local writing talent through the Writer-in-Residence program, and Anna Chatterton’s immense talent and versatility will surely offer a fresh perspective for many aspiring writers,” said Erica Conly, HPL Manager of Program Development.
Writers of all levels and disciplines can reserve a consultation at Anna’s booking webpage. You can also meet Anna at a Welcome Reception on Sep 12, 6:30 pm at Central Library. Anna will host workshops and events at HPL from September 2024 through April 2025. Learn more at hpl.ca/writer-in-residence.
