News Archive

Community Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our Community Survey in Fall 2022.

We received over 4,000 responses and are using the information and feedback you provided to build HPL's new Strategic Plan.

Here are some of the results:

Binbrook Branch - CLOSING Temporary Location

Saturday, January 13 will be the last open day in our temporary location.

Little Free Pantry

photo of the Little Free Pantry at the Barton Branch The Little Free Pantry has moved to our Concession Branch.

The Little Free Pantry is like the Little Free Libraries that dot the city, however, instead of books, the Pantry is chock fu

Light Therapy Lamps

an arm chair with a therapy light

A light therapy box or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lamp uses a fluorescent light with a typical dose of 10,000 lux (measurement of light intensity).

2018 in Review

collage of photos of different events in a public library

Pop-Up Library - Pop-Up Library partnered with City of Hamilton over the summer for Free Family Film nights held at Tim Horton's Field. Families enjoyed the debut of the Scout mascot animated trailer

Love Letters to Hamilton

Join us for great conversation from local authors talking about Hamilton

Yardwork

Learn about the benefits of nature and a portrait of a beloved space by Dr Daniel Coleman, Professor of Canadian Literature at McMaster University.
Sat, Nov 4, 1pm Central

Conversation with Vince Agro and Paul Benedetti

A conversation with Hamilton authors Vince Agro, The Good Doctor and In Grace's Kitchen: Memories and Recipes from an Italian-Canadian c