Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15

Due to filming in the area, there will be production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment located on:

East side of Bay Street between King Street West and York Blvd.

South side King Street East between McNabb and Bay Streets

Published:

Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:30am

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm

Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16

Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20.

The back parking lot will not be accessible from 10 pm on April 16 to 10 pm on Friday, April 17. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm

Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10

Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am

Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:

Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm

Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.

Published:

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am

Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, April 15

Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Thursday, April 16

Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Published:

Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am

Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process

Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.

Published:

Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm

Valley Park Community Centre Closure

From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.

Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

Published:

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Concession Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

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

Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Community Publicity Procedure

PROCEDURE PURPOSE

To outline the procedures related to the promotion, distribution and display of community related publicity material at the Library’s physical locations, online on the library website, or on digital screens and social media platforms.

DEFINITIONS

Community Publicity Material: Promotional material that informs the public of a free event, initiative or service in the Hamilton area. 

PROCEDURE DETAILS

Hamilton Public Library (HPL) will only promote material that aligns with its mission and vision.

HPL reserves the right to reject any community publicity material or approve exceptions to promote.

Approval to post community publicity material does not imply the Library’s endorsement of content and will only be accommodated after the Library and the Library Partners’ needs are met.

Community publicity materials may only be accepted from legally constituted non-profit or charitable organizations or government-supported agencies such as the Board of Education. 

All material submitted becomes the property of the Library and will not be returned. HPL does not notify the community group if the request is not accepted for any reason, including lack of space.

HPL reserves the right to decide the appropriate medium and location to share community publicity.

We require submission of materials 14 days in advance of event date for Library review and posting.

COMMUNITY PUBLICITY MATERIAL 

Acceptable Material 

Any print or digital copies submitted to the library must be professional and of high quality. Printed material cannot exceed 8 1/2" x 11". Content should be submitted in file formats as follows: 

Print Posters: 8.5"x11" 300dpi PDF

Digital LCD Screens: 1920x1080px JPEG

Social Promotions: 1500x1500px JPEG

Postings are dependent on space available and may vary by library branch. 

Material may be accepted if the content of the post meets all of these criteria: 

It is aligned with the Hamilton Public Library’s mission and vision.  
It is a public free event or service offered without discrimination or prejudice to any group.

It is educational, recreational, cultural, or community interest event or service. 
It is of local interest, occurring in the Hamilton area and relevant to the local community.

Unacceptable Material

Material will not be accepted if its form or content include any of the following: 

Retail or wholesale advertisements, private notices, personal services and information about money-making events sponsored by for-profit organizations. 
Petitions and solicitations including all fundraising activities and events. 
Contravenes the Human Rights Code, the Charter of Rights, the Criminal Code of Canada, City of Hamilton bylaws, or any laws or legislation. 
Material that advocates a particular view such as political, religious or philosophic position. 
Material inappropriate in size (larger than 8 1/2" x 11") format or quality.

Material received less than 14 days in advance of an event.
Material, as determined by staff, to be not relevant to their local community.

Distribution and Promotion

HPL may elect to display copies of local community newspapers (e.g. Dundas Star) or other major cultural or educational institutions publications (e.g. college calendars, Stratford or Shaw Festival events) dependent upon space, and availability of acceptable distribution stands where possible.  

Community publicity material are not to be placed at customer service desks, or in inappropriate locations such as the floor. This material should not take visual precedence over Library business. 

Digital/social media materials should be emailed to communications@hpl.ca for consideration.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS  

Community publicity material must be submitted to HPL Communications Department for review.

Digital material can be emailed to communications@hpl.ca. 

Printed material can be dropped off in the Publicity Bin on the 1st Floor of the Central Library or delivered to the following address: 

Hamilton Public Library 
P.O. Box 2700
Attn: Communications Department 
55 York Boulevard 
Hamilton, ON   L8N 4E4 

Communications Department Staff reviews daily the submitted materials to determine if it follows the policy and procedure for approval for display, distribution, or promotion.

Community publicity material is approved and posted only as space and staff time permit. Approved material will be sent to the appropriate branch(s). 