Concession Branch - Closed, September 9

Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.

Published:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm

Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm

Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm

Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am

Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm

Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8

Strathcona - Cancelled
McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, September 10

Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)

Saturday, September 12

Stoney Creek - Cancelled
Riverdale - Cancelled

Thursday, September 17

Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
Meadowlands - Cancelled

Friday, September 18

Winona - Cancelled
Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Published:

Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am

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Free access to Hamilton Civic Museums.

Borrow passes for free admission to:
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Ontario's 100 provincial parks
Grand River Conservation Authority sites
Hamilton Conservation Authority sites
Royal Ontario Museum

Children ages 6-12 can get a PRESTO card to ride HSR, GO and Burlington Transit free.

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Watch, Listen, Play

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Build skills and your career with educational resources, courses and tech programs.
Support for newcomers.
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