Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
Concession Branch - Closed, September 9
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable until Friday, September 11. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Inaugural Graduation for Google IT Support Professional Certificate
HAMILTON, ON – January 13, 2020 – Please join us at Central Library to celebrate the achievements of 41 students who are the first to finish Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate.
WHAT: Forty-one students offered scholarships for a pilot Google education program, administered by Hamilton Public Library, now have the skills needed to find meaningful employment in the tech sector.
WHO: Hamilton Public Library is one of four public libraries in Canada to receive funding from Google for the two-year pilot program. Of the 50 learners who began the program in April 2019, 41 finished. That’s an 82 per cent completion rate. A second set of learners are about to embark on their learning journey in March.
WHEN: Monday January 13, 2020 6-8pm.
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton Room, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4 Plan your route with Google Maps
About Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate Program
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate prepares participants to become ready for an entry-level job in IT support, in about eight months, with no experience required. This certificate is part of Grow with Google, an initiative focused on helping everyone across Canada access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers and business. The Certificate is supported by a $1M Google.org grant that was given to the Toronto Public Library Foundation. The Foundation works with local libraries, including the Hamilton Public Library, offering 100 scholarships in each city. About Hamilton Public Library
