Due to electrical work, the second floor will be closed today, Thursday, February 19 from Noon-7 pm. The first floor will remain accessible. Thank you for your patience.
Kenilworth Branch - Electrical Work
Published:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 9:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
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
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Books And Writing Events
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
The Soup Sisters Family Cookbook by Sharon Hapton
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Little Monsters by David A. Robertson
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Where the Falcon Flies by Adam Shoalts
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
The Cuckoo by Camilla Lackberg
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Antonio Michael Downing
The author of Black Cherokee chats with Alicia Cox Thomson.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Creative writers in the Hamilton community seeking one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
Stoney Creek Arena - 37 King St. W.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
