Internet outage and Binbrook Branch Closed

The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working and the branch is closed.

Published:

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am

Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:

Winona (11am-12pm)
Queen Victoria (3-4pm)

Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:

Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am

Air Quality Warning

An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm

HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19

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.

Published:

Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm

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

Spend March Break with HPL

Explore, Create and Discover

Make the most of March Break at HPL with a dynamic mix of hands-on programs, creative experiences and special events designed for all ages, from curious kids to creative teens.

Events and Programs

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Conduct experiments that are sure to ignite a love of science with Mad Science, grow bubbles with Miss Raven and explore hands-on STEAM activities with McMaster Children and Youth University.

FUN AND GAMES

Take the stage at Karaoke, challenge friends with Nintendo Switch gaming and test your knowledge in kid-friendly trivia competitions.

ANIMALS AND NATURE

Meet local insects, spiders and bugs with Dan the Nature Man, hop aboard the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about birds with the Hamilton Aviary.

SPECIAL GUESTS AND PERFORMANCES

Enjoy family-friendly live entertainment, including magic shows, high-energy musical acts and meet a paramedic.

FAMILY MOVIES

Enjoy free family movie screenings at the library, featuring a mix of new releases and beloved favourites.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Get creative with a wide range of art materials, draw cute animals and design your own puppet at a hands-on puppet-making party.

March Break Programming for Teens

Teens can hang out in Teen Zone, build skills through photography and public speaking workshops, dive into Dungeons and Dragons, create vision boards and give back by knitting for a cause.