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
Arts And Culture Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Soul (2020) G
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to bead a traditional Métis flower.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Shark Tale (2004) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practice looking closely and expressing personality, mood and form through line, shape and colour.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A creative arts program for people living
with dementia and their care partners.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to bead a traditional Métis flower.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Wuthering Heights (2026) 14A
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Red Album by The Beatles (1962-1966)
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Terra Lightfoot
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
IF (2024) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
