Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Tues, Sept 8:                    

  • Strathcona Cancelled

  • McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:                 

  • Rockton moved to Saturday 

  • Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:                 

  • Stoney Creek Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Construction at Concession Branch

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

Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff.  Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.

Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.

Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
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
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

Vision and Study

Discovery Centre

 

Envisioning the New Discovery Centre | West Harbour Branch | News and Updates

 


Envisioning the New Discovery Centre  

Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is embarking on an exciting Program Design and Development Study to test the feasibility of a new Discovery Centre (77 Harbourside Way) as part of the City of Hamilton’s West Harbour Project.


DC Vision


Project Vision: Indigenous Gathering Space, Public Library, Visitor Amenities, Exhibition Space and Relaxing Cafe.

HPL and IRD have identified one overarching goal for the site – the opportunity to advance social cohesion within the community by deliberately creating spaces, programs and services that attract people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds.  

The Space 

The site is generally located on Pier 8 (West Harbour) consisting of the former Canadian Discovery Centre Museum and adjacent lands at 77 Harbourside Way (formerly 57 Discovery Drive). 

Specifically, the study subject lands are comprised of: 

  • the former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre building 

  • outdoor patio area located to the north of the building 

  • landscaped area located to the east and south of the building 


Discovery Centre Lands

 

Timeline 

Work in Progress  

  • Work out the details through community engagement, planning 2025-2026
  • Program Design & Development Study (2025-2027)

Upcoming Work 

  • Strategy Check 
  • Share plan with Council, Library Board and Community (2027) 

Work completed to date

  • Develop Project Supports (2023-25)
  • Steering Committee and Working Groups formed (2024-25)
  • Request for Proposal (2022-2025)
  • Approve the Decision Making Framework (2021 to 2022) 
  • Conduct Opportunity Study (2022) 

Key Documents