All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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
HPL Holiday Closures 2026
All Hamilton Public Library locations are closed on the following dates:
- New Year's Day Thursday January 1, 2026
- Family Day Monday February 16, 2026
- Good Friday Friday April 3, 2026
- Sunday April 5, 2026
- Easter Monday Monday April 6, 2026
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Victoria Day Monday May 18, 2026
- Canada Day Wednesday July 1, 2026
- Sunday August 2, 2026
- Civic Holiday Monday August 3, 2026
- Sunday September 6, 2026
- Labour Day Monday September 7, 2026
- Sunday October 11, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day Monday October 12, 2026
- Christmas Day Friday December 25, 2026
- Boxing Day Saturday December 26, 2026
- Sunday December 27, 2026
- Monday December 28, 2026
- New Years Day Friday January 1, 2026
