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.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
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
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South 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
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street 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
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Discover Métis culture through games.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
