Study Halls Return September 2

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 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified

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.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

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.

Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure

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

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

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.

Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

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.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

HPL Author Series

Norma Jacobs

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.
Register Now.

 

Ann Choi

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.
Register Now.

 

Horror Panel

 

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

 

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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Nick Cutter

 

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.
Register Now.

 

Terry Fallis

 

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.
Register Now.

 

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