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
Summer Reading Club Events
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An in-person math adventure.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
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Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Sing and play under the rainbow parachute.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Design and create a button.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
