Starting Monday August 17, public computers on Central 1st floor will undergo maintenance and be limited at times. This work will be staggered over three days and is expected to finish by Wednesday, August 19. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - 1st Floor Public Computers, August 17-19
Published:
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 am to 10:00 a.m due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Construction at Concession Branch
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Tue Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
Published:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
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
- 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.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- 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
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to draw cute animals.
- 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.
