Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to mechanical issues, the following Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, November 26. Service is expected to return next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Garth: 12:30pm-1pm 
  • St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15pm-1:45pm 
  • Gemini: 2pm-2:30pm
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 2:30pm
Carlisle Branch Disruptions

Due to IT maintenance, the Guest WiFi is unavailable today, Wednesday, November 26. 

The wave to open function on the accessible entrance door is also out of order today.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 11:30am
Dundas Branch: Power Outage

Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available. 

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Published:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 2:45pm
Stoney Creek Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Freelton Branch Network Unavailable

On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Published:
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Early Years Engineering Kits

Engineering is for Everyone.

Cartoon robot wearing a black bucket hatLooking to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to your young children? There are six Early Years Engineering Kits filled with books and toys to encourage and support preschoolers (ages 3-5) in learning more about Engineering. Members may place a hold with a Hamilton Public Library card (physical or eCard).

If you don’t have a Hamilton Public Library card, register online or visit any HPL branch and complete an application form.

The following themed kits are offered in partnership with the McMaster Engineering Community Outreach team. The team works to provide first-rate, barrier-free, transformational learning opportunities from toddlers to young adults in the Hamilton community.

Early Years Engineering Kit: Busy Board
Early Years Engineering Kit: Forest Stacker
Early Years Engineering Kit: Magnetic Tiles
Early Years Engineering Kit: Shape Patterns
Early Years Engineering Kit: Stone Stacker

How long may I borrow each kit?
You may borrow any of the kits for 21 days, with up to three (3) renewals.

When can I attend the Early Years Engineers program at my local branch?
Visit hpl.ca/guide or hpl.ca/events for programming dates and times offered.

How can I support my young child in learning about Engineering?
Early childhood is the natural starting point for learning about Engineering. Young children are curious and want to explore their environments. Encourage your child to garden, build forts, stack blocks, or play with cups in the bathtub. Hands-on play is the best way to support your natural engineer.

Who are Engineers?
Engineers apply science and math to solve problems. They design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials.

Three pictures on white background, stem toys, a boy with stackable discs, a girl with colourful dots on a table