Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

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
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Concerts Events

Michaela Mathurin: Voice

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Ida Pelliccioli: Piano

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Westmount Secondary School’s Jazz 1 Big Band and Jazz Choir

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Orchard Park Secondary Guitar Class Ensemble

Listen to live music at Saltfleet.

Private Paul Officer: Bagpipes

Listen to live music to commemorate Remembrance Day

Mike Maas and the Late Nite Line Up: 5-Piece Band and Vocals

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Mohawk College Applied Music: Various

Listen to live music at Terryberry.

Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet: Horns

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Bel Canto Strings: Cello, Violin, Viola

Listen to live music at Turner Park.

Peter Banting Swingtet: Eight-Piece Band

Listen to live music at Saltfleet.

HWDSB School Choir and Band: Voice and Various Instruments

Listen to live music at Binbrook.

Troy Harmer and the Persuaders: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals

Listen to live music at Red Hill.

Kaleidoscope Singers: Choir

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Glenn Paul Trio: Drums, Piano, Upright Bass

Listen to live music at Concession.

Peter Banting Swingtet: Eight-Piece Band

Listen to live music at Waterdown.

Dionne R. Grant: Piano, Voice

Listen to live music at Lynden.

Peter Banting Swingtet: Eight-Piece Band

Listen to live music at Valley Park.

Glenn Paul Trio: Drums, Piano, Upright Bass

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

Troy Harmer and the Persuaders: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals

Listen to live music at Turner Park.

Peter Banting Swingtet: Eight-Piece Band

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.