The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight, Friday, February 6. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued. Please visit www.hamilton.ca/cold for locations and resources to stay warm and safe.
Cold Alert - Warming Places
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The Fourth Floor will be closed on Friday, February 6, starting at 2 pm for Seedy Saturday event setup. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Tuesday, February 10
McMaster University will be 3:30-4 pm (instead of 3:30-4:30 pm
Greencedar will be 5-5:30 pm (instead of 4-5 pm)
Mountview will be 6-6:30 pm (instead of 5:30-6:30 pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Mount Hope - Filming
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.
Published:
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
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
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
Early Literacy Events
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard 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
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas 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.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- 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.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
