Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Construction at Concession Branch
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Thu, Aug 6:
- The 10:30-11:30am Rockton Visit is cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.
Fri, Aug 7:
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Due to driver availability, all Bookmobile visits are cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.
Tues, Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat, Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
Published:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
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
Temporary West Harbour Branch
Celebrate the New West Harbour Branch
Saturday August 15: 1pm-4pm
The Indigenous Opening Ceremony of the temporary West Harbour Branch brings together members from neighbouring First Nations and Hamilton's urban Indigenous community to share teachings, songs, drumming, dance and more. Learn More.
Hamilton Public Library will open a temporary West Harbour Branch at the former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre (77 Harbourside Way) in summer 2026. This interim location brings library services to the waterfront while long-term planning for the Discovery Centre continues.
What to expect
- A small, pop-up library space with core services
- Programs and community activities
- An Indigenous-focused collection of books and resources
- A welcoming place to connect, learn and gather by the water
The space is being refreshed with minimal, targeted updates to support library use, including adjustments to layout, shelving and program areas. Existing finishes and furnishings are largely being reused to support a cost-effective, functional design.
Why a temporary branch?
Opening a temporary branch ensures the site is active and accessible now, while longer-term planning continues in collaboration with Indigenous communities, the City of Hamilton and project partners.
Looking ahead
The temporary branch is part of a broader vision for the Discovery Centre that includes:
- A new, permanent library branch
- Indigenous gathering and cultural spaces
- Cultural heritage exhibition areas
- Café and visitor amenities
The long-term Study is underway, with recommendations expected to be presented to Council in 2027.
