On Monday, February 9, Homestead Drive will be closed from 7:30am-1:30pm (local traffic only) due to filming. From 1:30-7:30pm, there will be intermittent traffic control by Hamilton Police. The Branch will remain open. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope - Filming
Published:
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton Friday January 30, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to maintenance issues, the Millgrove visit (375 Concession 5 West) at 1-1:30 pm is cancelled today, Thursday, January 29. Service is expected to resume next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 12:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Daily Hours Update
Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Books And Writing Events
Stoney Creek Arena - 37 King St. W.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
The Future by Catherine Leroux
Chat about books at Shawn and Ed Brewing Company at 65 Hatt St., Dundas.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Swimmer by John Cheever
Read and discuss a short story.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Somebody Feed Phil by Phil Rosenthal
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
