The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
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
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
March Break Events
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Make a cool creation worthy of being called a masterpiece.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Learn how to use an embroidery machine.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Crafts and Makerspace activities.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Test your powers of observation and deduction to solve a mystery.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Unleash your creative side.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Pokémon-themed crafts and activities.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Learn about volcanoes and what makes them erupt. Presented by McMaster University's "Let's Talk Science" volunteers.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Unleash your creative side.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Unleash your creative side.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Explore interesting facts about water.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Make a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Learn about amazing amphibians.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Put your observation skills to the test in a fun way.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Explore creative and active play centres.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Build a video game from scratch.
