Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.
Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations
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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch
Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12
HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.
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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Seniors Month at HPL
June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments of older adults and celebrate the contributions they make to our communities.
Explore our Collections
The 2024 Seniors Month theme is "Working for Seniors." Take a moment and browse materials that recognize and celebrate the contributions of Seniors.
Programs and Events
Browse older adult programming across the city. Whether you are looking for recreational activities, health and wellness solutions, digital literacy courses 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 any of our 23 branches or Bookmobile sites.
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 that has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of our community.
