Starting today, Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks. Please excuse the mess and noise as construction continues today. Stay tuned for continual updates. We apologize for the inconvenience. www.hpl.ca/concession
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
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.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30
From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
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.
Published:
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
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
Published:
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
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Seniors Month at HPL
June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments of older adults and celebrate their contributions to our community.
Explore our Collections
The 2026 Seniors Month theme is Let's Get Moving. Take a moment and browse materials in the catalogue.
Programs and Events
Browse older adult programming in HPL's 23 branches. Whether you are looking for ways to move, take care of your health and wellness, learn tech skills or ways to explore your creative side, we’ve got you covered.
Services for Seniors
HPL’s Home Library Service provides library materials to Hamilton residents unable to get to a branch or Bookmobile site.
Check out a memory bag, a collection of books, games and photographs designed to encourage conversations and reminiscing.
Nominate a Senior
Nominations for City of Hamilton’s 29th Senior of the Year Awards close on June 30. Nominate an older adult you know who has made outstanding voluntary contribution to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of our community.
