The Jackson Square entrance doors have experienced an operational malfunction today, Monday, March 2. The doors are currently left partially open, allowing mobility aids to enter and exit. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Jackson Square Lobby Entrance
Published:
Monday, March 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Barton Branch Washrooms Out of Order
All public washrooms at Barton Branch are not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming
Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
Published:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, March 4
St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15-1:45pm - Cancelled
Gemini: 2-2:30pm - Cancelled
Rosedale: 5-6:30pm - Cancelled
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
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.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Opening of "Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the '44 Uprising" Exhibit
HAMILTON, ON – October 5, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition, “Canadian Aviators help Warsaw during the Uprising ’44.” The exhibition is a tribute to Canadian airmen who died during the Second World War providing airlift for the Polish Home Army in occupied Poland and for Warsaw’s insurgents fighting for the liberation of Poland’s capital city. These courageous pilots came to Europe from across Canada: from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and all parts in between. And now they rest on Polish soil forever, thousands of kilometres from their families and home.
The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of Canada to Poland in Warsaw in cooperation with the Warsaw Uprising Museum and is sponsored by the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto, the Col. Pilot B. Orlinski Museum and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces, Wawel Villa, Mississauga, and Hamilton Public Library.
WHAT: Official Opening of “Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the Uprising of ’44” Exhibit
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 6 p.m.
WHO:
- Consul General Grzegorz Morawski and Consul Andrzej Szydlo, Consulate General of Poland in Toronto
- Magdalena Pietrzak-Merta, representing Poland's Office For War Veterans and Victims of Oppression
- Roman Baraniecki, Curator, Col. Pilot B. Orlinski Museum and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces, Wawel Villa, Mississauga
- Sandra Dirckze, relative of F/O Harold Brown, one of the pilots shot down over Poland on August 4/5, 1944, who is featured in the exhibit.
- Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library 55 York Boulevard 1st Floor – Living Room Hamilton ON L8N 4E4
In Southern Poland in 2006, remnants of the Halifax JP 276 FS-A were found, which was shot down on August 5, 1944 with a Canadian crew on board. The exhibit tells the story of this tragic event and pays homage to Canadian heroic airmen. The display will be shown until November 28, 2016.
