HPL's Catalogue will undergo maintenance network on Sunday, October 26 from 8 am to 10 am. There may be intermittent downtime during this maintenance window. Thank you for your patience.
HPL Catalogue - Maintenance Network
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Dundas Branch Closed For Renovations
HAMILTON, ON – August 30, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Dundas Branch is under construction and will be closed for renovations beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, September 3.
WHAT: A new temporary branch will be opening at 55 Cootes Drive on Tuesday, September 13. Watch for more details about this location on hpl.ca. A bookmobile stop has been scheduled for Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning on Friday, September 9. The bookmobile will stop in the parking lot behind the Dundas Branch. Customers are asked to speak to staff about picking up their holds at the bookmobile or another Branch during construction.
WHO: Dundas Library renovations are part of a planned branch renewal project.
WHEN: The Branch officially closes on Saturday, September 3 at 5 p.m.
A new temporary branch is now open at 55 Cootes Drive.
WHERE: Dundas Branch – closed for construction
18 Ogilvie Street
Dundas, ON L9H 2S2
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
