The public computers and printing are not available at all branches today starting at 1pm due to emergency maintenance. The work is expected to take the remainder of the day.
All Branches Public Computers and Printing Service Disruption
Published:
Friday, July 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
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
Makerspace Bookings
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Closed for Canada Day
Embroidery, Large Format Printer, Vinyl Printer/Cutter, Sound Studio, Photo Studio, Media Studio, Cricut, Button Maker, Game Studio, 3D Printing, Book Binding 9:00am to 8:00pm |
220220****5392
3D Printing 10:30am to 11:30am |
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3D Printing 11:00am to 12:00pm |
3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 2:00pm |
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3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 4:30pm |
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3D Printing 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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3D Printing 3:30pm to 4:00pm |
220220****8056
3D Printing 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
220220****6340
3D Printing 9:00am to 9:30am
220220****6894
3D Printing 10:30am to 11:30am |
220220****5392
3D Printing 11:00am to 12:00pm |
3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 2:00pm |
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3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 4:30pm |
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3D Printing 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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3D Printing 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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3D Printing 5:00pm to 6:00pm |
220220****4456
3D Printing 9:00am to 10:00am
220220****6894
3D Printing 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
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3D Printing 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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3D Printing 6:00pm to 7:00pm |
220220****3966
3D Printing 10:00am to 10:30am
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3D Printing 10:30am to 11:00am |
220220****3550
3D Printing 12:45pm to 1:45pm |
3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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3D Printing 3:00pm to 4:00pm |
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3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 4:30pm |
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3D Printing 12:15pm to 1:15pm |
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Photo Studio, 3D Printing 10:30am to 12:30pm
3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 2:00pm |
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3D Printer Not Available
3D Printing 12:00pm to 4:30pm |
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