Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.
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
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Tuesday, June 9:
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Greencedar Cancelled
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Mountview Cancelled
Saturday, June 13:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Friday, June 19:
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Six Nations PL Cancelled
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Maplewood Cancelled
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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McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University Students and Staff, use your Post-Secondary email address and a local Hamilton-area address when registering for an HPL eCard to place holds and pick-up on campus.
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