Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 12:00pm

Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.

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Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm

Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

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Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm

Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening

Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8

Strathcona - Cancelled
McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, September 10

Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)

Saturday, September 12

Stoney Creek - Cancelled
Riverdale - Cancelled

Thursday, September 17

Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
Meadowlands - Cancelled

Friday, September 18

Winona - Cancelled
Queen Victoria - Cancelled

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Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am

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

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

HPL Author Series

HPL Author Series - Louis Busch
Wednesday, September 16: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
 West Harbour Branch - West Harbour- Library Area
Louis Busch discusses his new book Carry Your Heart.
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HPL Local Author Launch - Depression Cooking by Sonali Menezes
Tuesday, September 22: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Central - Hamilton Room
Sonali Menezes in conversation with Anuja Varghese
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Writer in Residence - Welcome Reception - Meet HPL's Writer in Residence
Wednesday, September 23: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - Central - Hamilton Room
Meet the 2026-27 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence and learn about the program where established authors mentor creative writers from the Hamilton community.
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HPL Writing Workshop with Richard Kelly Kemick - A Short Class on Short Stories
Tuesday, September 29: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library - Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom
Sharpen your writing skills with fellow writers in this workshop led by Richard Kelly Kemick
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HPL Writing Workshop with Vinh Nguyen - Igniting Setting
Wednesday, October 07: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Terryberry Branch - Terryberry - Auditorium
Sharpen your writing skills with fellow writers.
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HPL Local Author Launch - Joyce Grant
Saturday, October 17: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central - Hamilton Room
Children's book writer Joyce Grant talks about her latest release: This is a Library Book.
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HPL Author Series - Fright Fest Panel
Wednesday, October 28: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Harbour Branch - West Harbour- Library Area
Fright Fest panel with Karma Brown, Nick Cutter, Jessica Hamilton and Andrew F. Sullivan.
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Previous Author Events

Relive a memorable talk or catch up on past author events with HPL’s In Conversation playlist on YouTube.