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: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
Bennetto
Greencedar
Helen Detwiler
Meadowlands
Mohawk College
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. 

https://www.hpl.ca/news/frequently-asked-questions

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
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
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
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
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Library Visit Program

One of the goals of the partnership between the Hamilton Public Library and both Hamilton School Boards is to empower youth to be independent thinkers and learners.

Teachers! It's easy to request a library visit for your class using the Library Visit Request Form. Book a library visit today.

The goals of the Library Visit program are to ensure that:

  • all of Hamilton's young people have been introduced to public library service at least once during their school career;
  • young people have an opportunity to learn about the recreational as well as informational resources available at the public library; and
  • all young people who participate in the program have the opportunity to receive a library card of their own.

The Hamilton Public Library is committed to providing an annual library visit (at the library or at your school) for all grade 2, 4 and 7 classes.

Grade 2 library visits

  • introduce children to library services and collections in a fun and interactive way.

Grade 4 library visits

  • introduce students to the variety of books and materials available at the library and give an introduction to searching our catalogue and databases.

Grade 7 library visits 

  • emphasize research skills focusing on the use of the library's information resources - in all formats including online databases and print.

HPL has developed presentations that show your students how to gather resources and use digital technology to practise 21st century skills. These presentations are available for you to download and share with your class.

Gathering Information at the Library

 

Please contact your local branch regarding library visits for grades not mentioned above.