Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
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

Hamilton Reads 2021 - Activities

Are you ready to read? Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge, and other at-home activities, as we explore themes in Blaze Island.

Chat and discussion iconStart a Blaze Island book club. We have discussion questions to guide the chatJoin a HPL Blaze Island book club

Take part in a fun, free and interactive adventure with Geocaching at HPL

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Listen to the Prologue and Chapters 1-21 of Blaze Island. Dial 905-546-3200 and press 4.

Then, to hear: The Prologue, press 26; Chapter 1, press 27; Chapter 2, press 28; Chapter 3, press 29; Chapter 4, press 30; Chapter 5, press 31; Chapter 6, press 32; Chapter 7, press 33; Chapter 8, press 34; Chapter 9, press 35; Chapter 10, press 36; Chapter 11, press 37; Chapter 12, press 38; Chapter 13, press 39; Chapter 14, press 40; Chapter 15, press 41; Chapter 16, press 42; Chapter 17, press 43; Chapter 18, press 44; Chapter 19, press 45; Chapter 20, press 46; Chapter 21/Epilogue, press 47.

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Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge

Pick up an entry card at a branch, download or fill out the online form. Complete one line and get a limited edition Blaze Island magnet.

The deadline to enter the grand prizeis extended to November 14.

(Magnets can be mailed to you, if preferred. Please include mailing address.)