Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience. 

Monday, September 15

  • Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

  • Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

  • Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

  • Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
  • Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm
 
 
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them. 

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library

From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

HPL Author Series

Norma Jacobs

Norma Jacobs

Thursday September 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

Attend a live reading and conversation with Norma Jacobs, who discusses her new book Odagahodhes: Reflecting on our Journeys.
Register Now.

 

Ann Choi

Ann Y.K. Choi- All Things Under the Moon

Thursday September 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

Sheila Murray in conversation with Ann Y.K. Choi about her new book All Things Under the Moon.
Register Now.

 

Horror Panel

 

Horror Panel with Emily Kellogg, Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily A. Weedon

Thursday October 2, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

Emily Kellogg leads a panel conversation with authors Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily A. Weedon.
Register Now.

 

Joy Fielding

 

Joy Fielding- Jenny Cooper Has a Secret

Thursday October 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

Author Joy Fieling chats with Wendy O'Brien about her new book Jenny Cooper Has a Secret.
Register Now.

 

Nick Cutter

 

Hamilton Screams Online Book Club- The Troop by Nick Cutter

Tuesday October 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Branch

Read and discuss our 2025 Hamilton Screams title with Author Nick Cutter, Team HPL and fellow book lovers.
Register Now.

 

Terry Fallis

 

Terry Fallis in Conversation with Amy Jones- The Marionette

Thursday November 6, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

Terry Fallis discusses his new novel The Marionette in a live reading and conversation, followed by a Q&A session.
Register Now.

 

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