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Barton Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Affected Branch:

Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Kenilworth Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 12:30pm

All Branches - Easter Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Good Friday, April 18, Easter Sunday, April 20, and Easter Monday, April 21. Bookmobile service is off the road. Extended Hours and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume Saturday, April 19, and Tuesday, April 22.

Publish Date:

Monday, April 7, 2025 - 9:00am

Greensville Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Greensville is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Affected Branch:

Greensville Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Publish Date:

Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:00pm

Phishing Scheme

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.

Publish Date:

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood

Affected Branch:

Sherwood Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:15am

Red Hill Branch - Delayed Opening

Due to electrical maintenance, the Red Hill Branch will open at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 9. You may visit the Parkdale and Saltfleet Branches as your next nearest locations. www.hpl.ca/red-hill

Affected Branch:

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 8:30am

Which Book Next

If you’re looking for a few suggestions on what to read, listen to or watch next, HPL’s team of experts would love to help.

Fill out the form below and we’ll email you recommendations from our catalogue.

Then, you can put the titles on hold using your library card. If you don’t have a card yet, register online.

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HPL Junior Librarian in eResidence

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HPL’s first Junior Librarian-in-eResidence, Ainara has hand-picked a large selection of print and digital materials.

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