The accessibility door at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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
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.
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 65 Years On The Throne – Exclusive Royal Memorabilia on Display at HPL Central Library
HAMILTON, ON – February 2, 2017 – Come celebrate the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee at Central Library. We invite you to see an exclusive exhibit of Royal Memorabilia in commemoration of the 65th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.
Through the support of community partners, HPL has the opportunity to display a rare collection of Royal Family portraits, photographs and other commemorative items, including a Royal Standard that flew over Buckingham Palace.
On February 6, the anniversary of the day she ascended to the throne, she will make history by being the first British monarch to reign for 65 years.
WHAT: Royal Memorabilia Exhibit Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 65 year reign.
WHEN: Sunday, February 5 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Monday, February 6 - 9 am to 9 pm
WHERE:
Central Library
55 York Boulevard
1st Floor – Hamilton Room
Hamilton ON L8N 4E4
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