Wednesday, September 16
The West Harbour Branch main library space will be in use for an event all day.
Stacks and holds will remain available; however, the main library area will not be available for seating.
Thank you for your understanding.
West Harbour Branch – Main Library Space Unavailable - Wednesday, September 16
Published:
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
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
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.
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Call for Entries: Hamilton Public Library Valley Park Branch Mural
HAMILTON, ON – May 20, 2021 – HPL Seeks Artists and Juror for Exterior Art Project at New Branch
WHAT:
Hamilton Public Library invites artists to submit proposals for a large (14.62m W x 4.27m H) mural to grace an exterior wall of the new Valley Park Library, 970 Paramount Dr.
Residents in the area are also invited to participate in the selection process. One community representative will be chosen as a juror.
WHO:
Artists and artist-led teams are invited to submit proposals. The winner is awarded $5,000. A short list is created from initial submissions in this two-stage process.
Residents interested in serving as a juror should email their name, email address, phone number and three reasons why they want to be on the jury to vpmural@hpl.ca by June 20, 2021.
WHEN:
The deadline for artists and interested jurors to submit is June 20, 2021, by 11pm.
WHERE:
More details at hpl.ca/public-art.
