Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Family Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Bookmobile is off the Road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
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)
Friday, February 13
Winona (11am-Noon) - Cancelled
Queen Victoria (3-4pm) - Cancelled
Family Day, Monday, February 16
Bookmobile is off the road.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
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
Health And Wellness Events
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Gentle and slow stretching.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs Feb 4-Mar 25.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Later Life
Anxiety and depression are both common and treatable. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, understand the causes and explore proven approaches to feeling better.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Take a break from the stress of studying and visit with a therapy dog.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Connect with other parents who are 2SLGBTQ+ and discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
