Cool Places - Heat Warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting Saturday, July 5.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. 

All HPL Branches are open as Cool Places during our open service hours. www.hpl.ca/hours

Branch Hours This Week | HPL

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 4, 2025 - 2:00pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

March Break Events

CANCELED
Make a cool creation worthy of being called a masterpiece.
CANCELED

St. Patrick's Day

Crafts and Makerspace activities.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

Frozen 2 (2019) PG

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Test your powers of observation and deduction to solve a mystery.
CANCELED

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) G

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

The Princess Bride (1987) PG

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
CANCELED
Pokémon-themed crafts and activities.
CANCELED

Volcanoes

Learn about volcanoes and what makes them erupt. Presented by McMaster University's "Let's Talk Science" volunteers.
CANCELED
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

Can You Walk on Water?

Explore interesting facts about water.
CANCELED

Storybook Characters

Put your observation skills to the test in a fun way.
Learn about amazing amphibians.
Make a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing.
CANCELED
Explore creative and active play centres.
CANCELED
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Build a video game from scratch.