Network outage at Ancaster Branch

The internet at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

Published:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, July 22:

Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Garth Cancelled
St. Elizabeths Cancelled
Gemini Cancelled
Rosedale Cancelled
Strathcona Cancelled
McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, July 23:

Rockton Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
Meadowlands Cancelled

Wednesday, July 29:

Helen Detwiler Cancelled

Published:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.

Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow

Published:

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

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

Public Engagement

As Hamilton Public Library and the City's Indigenous Relations Division develop the Program Design and Development Study with consultant Lord Cultural Resources , input will be gathered from community members and interested parties through public outreach and updates.

Current Events

Past Events

Discovery Centre Public Engagement Study, Monday January 5 - Friday January 23 (Online and in Branch
Discovery Centre Study and Design Information Gathering and Feedback Drop-in - Saturday November 15, 10am-2pm at the Hamilton Farmers' Market, 35 York Blvd.
HRIC Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Uplifting Our Children - Friday September 26, Gage Park's Bandshell