The elevators at Central Library are not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Central Library Elevator Out of Order
Published:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, July 22:
- Helen Detwiler Cancelled
- Garth Cancelled
- St. Elizabeths Cancelled
- Gemini Cancelled
- Rosedale Cancelled
- Strathcona Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, July 23:
- Rockton Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
- Meadowlands Cancelled
Wednesday, July 29:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Summer Reading Club Events
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In Branch Program
Meet a lifeguard at this Storytime focused on water fun and safety.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a stuffie to the Library for fun and games.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stories, crafts and hands-on water activities outside.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Stories, crafts and hands-on water activities outside.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
