Barton Branch - Temporary Closure
As of Tuesday, March 18 at noon, the Barton Branch is temporarily closed until further notice due to roof repairs. Stay tuned for its reopening date. Please visit Central Library and Kenilworth Branch as the next nearest locations for your library needs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for its reopening date.
Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - 4th Floor Temporary Closure
The Blk Owned Vendor Market is running on the 4th Floor of Central Library on Saturday, March 22, If you are looking for study spaces, use Floors 1-3. The 4th Floor Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre are open.
Concession Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Thursday, March 13th photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Concession Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Tuesday, March 18, photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Scheme
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.
HPL App
HPL’s App has a new look and we think you’ll like what you see and can do now.
Get all your info from the get-go: What’s ready for pickup, what’s due, what’s overdue.
See the new stuff up front, including books, audiobooks, movies, TV and items on order.
All the great features are still there too. Search for your next great read, check your borrowing history, see what’s on your shelves and find our branch locations. We have a nifty new layout to make it easier to read and navigate.
GET THE APP
Explore with HPL 2.0. Below are some answers to common questions you may have. If you have more questions, please call 905-546-3200, email AskHPL@hpl.ca or chat with us at hpl.ca.