The accessibility door at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Terryberry Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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Published:
Friday, August 1, 2025 - 4:45pm
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- East and West Side of Locke Street South
- North and South Side of Herkimer Street
- North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday
On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Modified Bookmobile Service
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
Monday, August 4 - All Bookmobile visits cancelled
Thursday, August 7
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Moved to Rockton Elementary School 670 Hwy 8 (this date only)
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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Art Crawl @HPL
Central Library will be open from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday, June 10 for Art Crawl.
We have art, music, literature and history for Art Crawl on Friday June 10.
Join our archivist and Gallery of Distinction awardee Margaret Houghton for a walking tour of the Historic Monuments of Gore Park -- Hamilton's first park. Everyone who wishes to join the tour is asked to be at the 1st floor Living Room area of Central Library by 7:00pm.
Author Reading
Hamilton Public Library is honoured to host author Rachael Preston who will read from her book, The Fishers of Paradise. Rachael, originally from Hamilton, is visiting on the occasion of her book having been selected by Project Bookmark Canada as the 16th bookmark of the project and the 2nd bookmark in Hamilton. Rachael’s session will include a reading followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Art
- L'Arche Hamilton Information and Craft Table (1st floor)
- Chiildren's Charter of Rights Exhibit (1st floor)
- Blue Dot (Citizens' Rights to a Healthy Environment) Student Art (1st floor)
- Galerry4 Exhibitor - Leeanne D'Alesio (1st floor)
- Revolution (Rev) wear Collection, Gallery 4 Annex (4th floor)
Music
- Ilona Spleit & the Spleit Strings Studio
- Bel Canto Strings
*Please note that during Art Crawl, borrowing of library materials will not be available.
