Greensville Branch will be closed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Hall and Extended Access are also cancelled.
All Bookmobile stops are cancelled today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to poor weather.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Art Gallery of Hamilton Pass

As a Hamilton Public Library Member, you know there’s a world of discovery, all for free. Add free admission for up to four adults at the Art Gallery of Hamilton to the list. Children and students always get in free at AGH.
Starting February 14, 2023, you can borrow an AGH Pass for 14-days and use it during regular operating hours at the AGH.
The Incite Foundation for the Arts generously sponsors this Pass in partnership with the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Library.
What can I see at the AGH with this Pass?
You can see all current exhibitions, including temporary, special and permanent exhibits.
How can I find out about current exhibits at AGH?
Visit artgalleryofhamilton.com for details. Programs and tours included with this admission are listed on the What’s On page.
Are there discounts available with this Pass?
You can get 10% off an AGH membership with this Pass. This Pass doesn’t provide discounts at the AGH Shop or Horse and Train Bistro.
Can I use this Pass to visit other art galleries or museums?
No. This Pass is for use only at the AGH. However, a HPL card can be used to get in free at any Hamilton Civic Museum.
Can I attend special events/workshops with the AGH Pass?
Yes. However, this Pass can’t be used to gain entry to any events or workshops where there's an additional charge above admission.
Borrow the AGH Pass with your HPL library card.
Need a Library Card? Register at any HPL branch or Online.







