The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Concession Branch - Closed, September 9
Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates
Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Concerts Events
- 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
Listen to live music at Concession, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Arthur: Acoustic Duo
Listen to live music at the Sherwood Branch, 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.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
The Wishful Thinkers: Folk Trio, Vocals
Listen to live music at Valley Park, 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Kristen Prince: Guitar, Saxophone, Voice
Listen to live music at Terryberry, 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.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Troy Harmer and The Persuaders: Three-Piece Band
Listen to live music at Saltfleet, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Patti Payne Trio: Double Bass, Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Listen to live music at Red Hill, 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.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Hayley Verrall: Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music at Barton, courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Trickbag: Five-Piece Band, Vocals
Listen to live music at Dundas, 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.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Amanda Jansen: Flute
Listen to live music at the Sherwood Branch.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music Students
Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch.
- 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.
