HPLApp and Catalogue: OverDrive materials are not appearing

The HPL App and catalogue are not showing materials borrowed through OverDrive. Please use the Libby app or hpl.overdrive.com to view these items.  We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 9:45am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available. 

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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule

Bookmobile is off the road December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day

All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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

History of Gore Park Citation List

1. Campbell, Marjorie Freeman. A Mountain and a City. pg. 51.
2. Gentilcore, R. Louis and C. Grant Head. Ontario's History in Maps. Ontario Historical Studies Series. University of Toronto Press, 1984. pg. 117. 
3. City Council Minutes. Nov. 9, 1833 [CCM]
4. Campbell, pg. 79.
5. CCM. March 4, 1847.
6. The Hamilton Spectator. June 19, 1883. 
7. Herald. July 24, 1895.
8. Times. May 21, 1898. 
9. Times. April 7, 1899. 
10. The Hamilton Spectator. April 11, 1899. 
11. Times. April 11, 1899. 
12. The Hamilton Spectator. Dec. 4, 1951. (Echoes of the Past "60 Years Ago")
13. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 30, 1943. (Echoes of the Past "50 Years Ago")
14. Parks Board Minutes. Aug. 4, 1903. 
15Parks Board Minutes. Aug. 4, 1903. 
16. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 24, 1932. 
17. Parks Board Minutes. Apr. 14, 1905. 
18. CCM. July 8, 1907. 
19. Parks Board Minutes. May 19, 1909.
20. Parks Board Minutes. Oct. 20, 1909.
21. Parks Board Minutes. Dec. 15, 1909.
22. Times. July 6, 1910. 
23. CCM. Feb. 12, 1912. 
24. CCM. May 27, 1912.
25. CCM. June 10, 1912.
26. CCM. Feb. 24, 1914.
27The Hamilton Spectator. May 7, 1921. 
28The Hamilton Spectator. May 7, 1921. 
29. CCM. July 12, 1921. 
30. Chamber of Commerce Minutes. Aug. 5, 1921.
31Chamber of Commerce Minutes. Aug. 31, 1921.
32Chamber of Commerce Minutes. June 12, 1923.
33. The Hamiton Spectator. Dec. 23, 1927.
34. Herald. Apr. 6, 1931.
35Herald. Apr. 8, 1931.
36. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 21, 1931.
37. The Hamilton Spectator. June 2, 1950. 
38The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 14, 1954.
39The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 7, 1951.
40The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 20, 1951.
41The Hamilton Spectator. July 20, 1954.
42The Hamilton Spectator. Dec. 4, 1950.
43The Hamilton Spectator. May 1, 1953.
44The Hamilton Spectator. May 8, 1953.
45The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 23, 1953.
46The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 26, 1954.
47The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 3, 1954.
48The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 9, 1959.
49The Hamilton Spectator. Feb 19, 1960.
50The Hamilton Spectator. May 10, 1969.
51The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 21, 1970.
52The Hamilton Spectator. July 19, 1983.
53The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 14, 1983.
54The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 14, 1983.
55The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 29, 1984.
56The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 13, 1984.
57The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 23, 1985.
58The Hamilton Spectator. May 2, 1985.
59The Hamilton Spectator. May 1, 1985.