All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
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Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Early Literacy Events
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton 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.
- 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
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- 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.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- 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.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, 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.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. 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.
