Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Focus on search techniques and building familiarity with browser functions.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Learn about 3D design.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to create custom designs, print and cut them out using a vinyl printer.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the world in which we live.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Turn a digital 3D model into a real object using the 3D Printers in HPL's Makerspace.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the basics of how to use the program Microsoft Word.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
