The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working and the branch is closed.
Internet outage and Binbrook Branch Closed
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.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
Central Library Children's Area Renovation
Update: June 2026
The new and improved Children's Department is now open on the 2nd floor of Central Library. From Storytimes to Children's programming and collections, families and caregivers can now enjoy activities on the southwest side. Surrounded by bright walls and natural light, more colourful graphics and decor touches are expected this summer to help complete the renovation project.
Update: May 2026
The first phase of construction of the 2nd floor of the new Children's Area has now wrapped up. You'll notice that bright, freshly painted walls surround the space on the southwest side. Collections and an Information Desk are being added in time for the launch date (to be announced soon). The Children's Area will be completed in several phases; fun graphics and vinyls are planned for installation next for families to enjoy and interact with.
Renovations of the Central Library's former 1st floor Children's Area continue. Stay tuned for the additions coming to that new-and-improved, soon-to-be-renamed space.
Update: April 2026
Renovations of Central Library's 1st floor Children's Area began on March 30, 2026. A temporary Children's Area pop-up is currently available on the 2nd floor on the northeast side by the Piano Room. Members may browse multi-lingual collections, play with train sets, and enjoy their favourite early literacy programming.
A new and improved Children's Area is being constructed on the 2nd floor on the southwest side. Currently, all work is scheduled to take place during open hours and after hours.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late April.
