Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience. 

Monday, September 15

  • Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

  • Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

  • Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

  • Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
  • Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm
 
 
1
Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them. 

https://www.hpl.ca/news/frequently-asked-questions

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library

From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central

1
Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

1
Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

1
Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

March Break Events

CANCELED
Make a cool creation worthy of being called a masterpiece.
Learn how to use an embroidery machine.
CANCELED

St. Patrick's Day

Crafts and Makerspace activities.
CANCELED

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) G

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

The Princess Bride (1987) PG

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
CANCELED
Pokémon-themed crafts and activities.
CANCELED
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
CANCELED

Storybook Characters

Put your observation skills to the test in a fun way.
CANCELED
Explore creative and active play centres.
CANCELED

Volcanoes

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

Can You Walk on Water?

Explore interesting facts about water.
Make a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing.
Learn about amazing amphibians.
Build a video game from scratch.