Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm
Modified Bookmobile Service

The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch

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

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Published:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Spend March Break with HPL

March Break

 


Explore, Create and Discover 

Enjoy an exciting March Break with HPL, featuring fun programs, engaging activities and special events for all ages and interests.

 


Events and Programs


Science and space

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Levitate particles, bend light and brew colourful potions with Scientists in School. Create bubble tornadoes with Miss T, the Bubble Queen, and then get hands-on with STEAM fun in the Doodle Lab.


Fun and games

FUN AND GAMES 

Show off your vocal skills at Karaoke, challenge friends in Nintendo Switch gaming, and put your knowledge to the test in a kids' trivia showdown.


Animals and nature

ANIMALS AND NATURE 

Encounter Ontario’s Strange and Unusual Animals with Dan the Nature Man, meet animal friends on the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about animals’ unique self-defence mechanisms with Nature’s Ninjas.


Movies

MOVIES AND PERFORMANCE

Enjoy wholesome Family Movies, take in a Magic Show with Owen Anderson and participate in a musical performance from the LONE Rhubarbarian.


younger audience

PROGRAMS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS 

Children up to 4 years old can sing and dance with Livi and Friends, enjoy a Puppet Show and Storytime and take their stuffies to a Teddy Bear Sleepover.


Arts and crafts

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Spark creativity with a variety of art materials, bring drawings to life through animation, and craft your own puppet at a puppet-making party.

 

 

March Break Programming for Teens

Programs for Teens. Teens can craft unique poems with blackout poetry, challenge friends to a round of mini putt at the library and give back by knitting for a cause.

Fun Projects and Activities


Storytime

STORYTIME 

Watch our popular storytimes and puppet shows at home.


Discover at Home

DISCOVER AT HOME 

Fun at-home activities for all ages.


online

MORE ONLINE FUN 

Watch, listen, learn and create.

Events and Programs

View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of March programs and download our March Break insert.