The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Bookmobile Service Modification
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
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
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the basics of audio recording using GarageBand.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton 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
Stay for social and play time.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In Branch Program
Beat the competition in this Hamilton city-wide teen Super Smash Bros. tournament.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this four-week program.
