Internet outage and Binbrook Branch Closed

The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working and the branch is closed.

Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:

  • Winona (11am-12pm)

  • Queen Victoria (3-4pm)

 Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning

An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19

Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait. 

Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection. 
www.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

Books And Writing Events

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Trade your manga with other teen manga fans.

In-Branch Program

For children starting Kindergarten in September.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Six consecutive weekly discussions about one book.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

Liberty Street by Heather Marshall

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.