Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
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.
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Library's Front Entrance Will Be Temporarily Under Construction Beginning August 15, 2016
HAMILTON, ON – July 28, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library’s Sherwood Branch will be under construction beginning on Monday, August 15, as part of a planned infrastructure renewal project.
WHAT: Sherwood Library will temporarily close the front entrance for construction beginning on Monday, August 15. A new, temporary entrance will be located at the back of the library building. Construction is expected to last for approximately three weeks and library hours will remain the same during this project. Both library and security staff will be available to assist customers during this change.
WHO: The Sherwood Branch of the Hamilton Public Library system will be impacted by this construction. All programs including Summer Reading Club will continue as scheduled throughout the construction period.
WHEN: Construction begins on Monday, August 15, 2016. The project is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete.
WHERE: Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton ON
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Media Contact
Ania Van Minnen
Sherwood Branch Manager
w. 905.546-3200 x3435
