All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
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
Concerts Events
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Bel Canto Strings: Cello and Violin
Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Danielle Todd: Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Mohawk College: Student Showcase
Listen to live music at the Terryberry Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Lyla Miklos and Juanita Maldonado: Piano, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Colour Film: Guitar, Keys, Lap Steel, Percussion, Vocals
Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Jay Daniels: Piano and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Nicole Christian and Juan Santos: Multi-Instrumental Duo
Listen to live music at the Barton Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Stereosauruses: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Two Families Band: Four-piece Band and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Nadav Greenhut: Piano
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Paul Coombs Blues Band: Four-Piece Band
Listen to live music at Central, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
Arthur: Acoustic Duo
Listen to live music at Concession, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
BACK TRAX: Five-Piece Band
Listen to live music at Waterdown, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Piper and Carson: Guitar, Vocals
Listen to live music at Central Library, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
Duo Petrichor: Flute and Guitar
Listen to live music at West Harbour, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Lily Sazz with Rob Lamothe: Piano, Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music at Central Library, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Emma Whale: Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Vintage Noise: Five-Piece Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Coco Rose: Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Westmount Secondary School’s Jazz 1 Big Band and Jazz Choir
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
