Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available.
Dundas Branch: Power Outage
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 2:45pm
Stoney Creek Branch: Parking Lot Disruption
Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Freelton Branch Network Unavailable
On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable
The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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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
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Xperience Annex
The Xperience Annex supports youth ages 18-29 in the areas of employment, housing, education, training, mental health, addictions, leadership and community engagement. Choose your path. Chart your future. Achieve your goals.
Drop or make an appointment with the Youth Navigator at:
Central Library – 4th Floor (55 York Blvd., Hamilton)
Tuesday, 9am-5pm*
Wednesday, 1-5pm*
Thursday, 9am-5pm*
*Hours are subject to change without notice.
The Experience Annex is a partnership initiative between the City of Hamilton and community partners, with funding from the Local Poverty Reduction Fund.
