The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
Internet outage at Kenilworth Branch
The internet at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 11:15am
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
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
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
Special Events Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Celebrate Clean Air Day with Green Venture and HPL.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In Branch
A celebration of creative music from around the world.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- West Harbour
- ON
In-Branch Program
Summer Reading Club 2026 launches with a party at the future site of HPL's newest branch at 77 Harbourside Way.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's water-themed Summer Reading Club.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about drumming with musicians from Crash Rhythm Drumming.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An interactive Rabbit & Bear Paws puppet show.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An interactive and hands-on science show.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A magical experience that will leave you spellbound.
