From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Culture Days 2018
Create, Participate & Share
Celebrate Culture Days with HPL on September 28, 29 & 30, 2018
Friday, September 28
Jesse Luciani
The popular classical guitarist returns for Noon Hour Concert
Central, 12:00pm
Fall Fair
Games, music and craft to welcome Fall
Barton, 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 29
Floral Watercolour Painting
Kayla Whitney provides instruction on how to paint floral watercolours from a live arrangement. Supplies provided. Please register one week before by call 905-546-3249.
Terryberry, 10:00 am & Concession, 1:30 pm
Fall Fair
Games, music and crafts to welcome Fall.
Concession, 10:30 am
Sunday, September 30
Odin's Movie Remix
Toronto's Odin Quartet performs a movie soundtrack-inspired show of memorable tunes from our favourite flicks and background details about the music
Central, 2:00 pm