Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Links to Learning
Tap in to these online educational activities for all ages, at home. You do not need a library card to access the links below, but you're welcome to register for a library card to access other resources.
Group of people All Ages:
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TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
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TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower
Star Elementary:
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Play & Learn
Expert reviewed activities for ages 2-6
Access Play and Learn -
Khan Academy Kids
An educational app focused on core subjects, for learners ages 2-7.
Access Khan Academy Kids
Graduation Cap Secondary:
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TeenBookCloud
Graphic novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks.
Access TeenBookCloud -
TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify -
TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower -
#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
#ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps youth aged 13 to 18 understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. The game is designed to be delivered either in school or in community spaces such as homework or coding clubs.
Access #ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
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Classroom Materials from Veterans Canada
Resources, lesson plans, and activities for the classroom from Veteran Affairs Canada.
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Events and Activities for Treaties Recognition Week
Check out these virtual events to help students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships and create a greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
