Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
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.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
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
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Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Arts & Culture Events
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Trout Lily: Steampunk Jazz Quintet
Listen to live jazz music. April is Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 (2024) 14-A
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Guitar of Fire Trio: Accordion, Spanish Guitar
Listen to live jazz music. April is Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Student Bands
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Hear a story about a bear who organizes a dance contest for the animals in his village.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Show who you are, inside and out.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Choirs
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Ignite your child's imagination by exploring a variety of art materials.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to bring Shakespeare's characters and stories to life.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Ancaster Meadow Elementary School Band and Song Club
Listen to live music at Waterdown.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
St. John Henry Newman Cardinals' Rock Band
Listen to live music at Saltfleet.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Darcy Mitchison: Guitar, Piano, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Student Bands
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Champagne James Robertson: Guitar
Listen to live music at Barton.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Lisgar Elementary School Choir
Listen to live music at Sherwood.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the basics of watercolour painting.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Tarek Funk: Multi-instrumentalist
Listen to live music at Westdale.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Show who you are, inside and out.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music: Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
