Kenilworth Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Monday, June 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Monday, June 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations- Cancelled

  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea Cancelled

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled

  • Warplane Museum Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

  • Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar Cancelled

  • Mountview Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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Free Museum Access

Scout the fox in a black jacket holding an HPL card inside a blue circleA physical or digital Hamilton Public Library card gives you free access to Hamilton's eight City-owned museums. Each person over age five must have a physical or digital library card for free entry at each museum except at the Children's Museum, where each person over age one must have a library card for free entry.

Interested in visiting the Art Gallery of Hamilton too? Borrow a 14-day AGH Pass with your Hamilton Public Library card for free admission (for up to four adults).

It's easy to get a HPL card. Full details are at hpl.ca/librarycard.

You can also virtually tour Hamilton's eight Civic Museums.

For hours and museum information, visit the City of Hamilton's Museums site.

 

Hamilton Public Library logo and Hamilton Civic Museums logo side by side