Due to the Touch-A-Truck event being cancelled, Bookmobile will be visiting its regularly scheduled Saturday sites instead (Stoney Creek Arena, Riverdale, and Discovery Centre). www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Bookmobile Service Update
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Fax Machine Out of Order
Please note that the fax machine is currently out of order. The estimated time of repair is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellation
Study Hall on Thursday, May 21, is cancelled due to plumbing maintenance. Study Hall will resume on Monday, May 25. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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.
