Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:

Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm

Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:

Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm

Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm

Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, April 16

Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Published:

Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am

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

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.