Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
HPL Author Series
Norma Jacobs
Thursday September 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading and conversation with Norma Jacobs, who discusses her new book Odagahodhes: Reflecting on our Journeys.
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Ann Y.K. Choi- All Things Under the Moon
Thursday September 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Sheila Murray in conversation with Ann Choi about her new book All Things Under the Moon.
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Horror Panel with Emily Kellogg, Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily A. Weedon
Thursday October 2, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Emily Kellogg leads a panel conversation with authors Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily A. Weedon.
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Joy Fielding- Jenny Cooper Has a Secret
Thursday October 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Author Joy Fieling chats with Wendy O'Brien about her new book Jenny Cooper Has a Secret.
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Hamilton Screams Online Book Club- The Troop by Nick Cutter
Tuesday October 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Branch
Read and discuss our 2025 Hamilton Screams title with Author Nick Cutter, Team HPL and fellow book lovers.
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Terry Fallis in Conversation with Amy Jones- The Marionette
Wednesday November 6, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Terry Fallis discusses his new novel The Marionette in a live reading and conversation, followed by a Q&A session.
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