Bookmobile Service Modification

The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.

Published:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.

Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow

Published:

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Focus Forward Photography Contest

The Focus Forward Teen Photography Contest invites talented, young shutterbugs ages 13-17 to submit an original image May 1-September 30, 2026.

The 1st- and 2nd-place winning photos will be recognized at a special gala and featured in an exhibit at Central Library in early 2027.

Winners will be contacted in December 2026.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Open to Hamilton residents only.

Phone Number *

Email *

Title of work *

Brief description of the photo and editing process *

max 500 characters.

Digital file of the photo *

AI Statement

AI Statement *

I agree to the full statement.

My submission is my creation and not from any other source. I understand any unethical behaviour will result in an automatic disqualification, without the possibility of resubmission this year.

Reproduction Permission

Reproduction Permission *

I agree to the full statement.

I give permission to Hamilton Public Library to use my submission for library publicity and/or reproduction, including on social media.

Intellectual Freedom HPL has a responsibility to support the right of intellectual freedom and expression by implementing it consistently when developing and hosting programs, events, and exhibits within library spaces. The presence of an exhibition or item within an exhibition isn’t an endorsement of its contents by HPL but rather is an affirmation of the principle of intellectual freedom.

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