The following Bookmobile visits have been cancelled today, Tuesday, November 4. Service is expected to resume next week.
- Riverdale (150 Violet Drive), 11am-12pm - Cancelled
- McMaster University, 3:30pm-4:30pm - Cancelled
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Published:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 11:30am
Dundas Branch Network Unavailable
Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at the Dundas Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:15pm
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable
Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable
Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Local Author Jaclyn Desforges Next Writer in Residence
Starting the week of September 12 until April 2024, Jaclyn is available to mentor aspiring writers Tuesdays at McMaster University, Chester New Hall, Room 312 and Thursdays at Central Library, 4th Floor Program Room, 10am-6pm. The residency also gives the author time to develop her own works in progress.
“I can’t wait to work with new and emerging writers from the Hamilton area and beyond, and to dive deep into my own creative practice with the support and encouragement of McMaster and HPL,” said Jaclyn.
The program is supported by Hamilton Public Library, McMaster Faculty of Humanities and McMaster University Library. It started in 1999. Jaclyn is the 26th Writer in Residence. She is the author of poetry book Danger Flower and picture book Why Are You So Quiet? She is also the winner of the 2022 Hamilton Literary Award for Poetry, 2022 City of Hamilton Creator Award, 2020 Hamilton Emerging Artist Award for Writing and the 2018 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award.
“As a poet, fiction and non-fiction writer, Jaclyn brings a wealth of creativity, energy and vision to this role, and we are excited both to see what emerges in her own writing this year as well as how emerging writers in our region grow in their own creative accomplishments,” said Daniel Coleman, Professor of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University.
“McMaster University Library is proud to be a partner in this program that invests in Canadian authors, supporting not only the development of their works, but also the mentorship of local writers,” said Vivian Lewis, McMaster University Librarian.
“Hamilton Public Library takes pride in shining a spotlight on local talent and the Writer in Residence program is sure to expand the contributions to this robust collection,” said Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development.
You can also meet Jaclyn at a Welcome Reception Sep 12, 6:30pm at Central Library’s 4th Floor. She will also facilitate a Writing Circle Oct 19, 4:30pm at Central Library’s 4th Floor. Details about more Writer-in-Residence events at hpl.ca/writer-in-residence.
About the Program
The Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence program is led by McMaster University’s Department of English and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Humanities in partnership with McMaster University Library and Hamilton Public Library. It is supported by the Taylor family.
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians will discover something new at our 23 locations, Bookmobile, or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @hamiltonlibrary and Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
Media Contact
Shelley McKay
Manager, Communications, HPL
905.546.3200 x5934
905.973.1847
