The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
All computers, printing services and phones are not working today at Lynden Branch. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Extended Access at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Special Film Presentations
Though provoking documentaries screening at the Central Library. Admission is free.
The Complete Works: based on the work of bpNichol (2016) PG
Sun May 27, 2 pm
Fifteen years in the making, The Complete Works adapts the creations of internationally acclaimed avant-garde poet bpNichol. From comic book detective stories and westerns to documentaries and magic realism; from hand-drawn animation to computer-generated images, The Complete Works wrestles Nichol’s writing off the page and projects it onto the screen. It uses bpNichol’s poetic methods on Nichol himself to create a film that is subversive, entertaining and visually arresting.
Josiah: The Story that Sparked the Civil War (2017) PG
Sun Jun 10, 2 pm
Did you know that Josiah Henson, who was Harriet Beecher Stowe's totally inaccurate inspiration for her book Uncle Tom's Cabin, eventually escaped to Canada and devoted his life to helping other slave escapees? Come see this stunning documentary about one of the most misunderstood and undeservedly obscure men in American (and Canadian) history.
Tickling Giants (2017) PG
Wed Jun 20, 6 pm
This daring documentary tells the story of Dr. Bassem Youssef, the "Egyptian Jon Stewart", who leaves his job as a heart surgeon and becomes a late-night comedian, whose television show at its peak was watched by almost half of his country’s population. The movie is about how he finds creative, non-violent ways to protect free speech and fight a dictatorial president who abuses his power.