All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Hamilton Reads 2020
The Book | Programs and Events | Activities and Achievements | Author-Led Event | Recommendations
Hamilton Reads 2020 - Join the Conversation
Hamilton Reads is Hamilton Public Library's community-wide book club and more. This year, we discuss and delve into Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgeshig Rice.
MOON OF THE CRUSTED SNOW
As a small northern Anishinaabe community grapples with dwindling food, power and cell service, panic builds when an unexpected visitor arrives from the south.
As a small northern Anishinaabe community grapples with dwindling food, power and cell service, panic builds when an unexpected visitor arrives from the south.
Author Waubgeshig Rice is from Wasauksing First Nation. He is also a journalist and radio host of CBC Up North.
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
We have compiled a list of goals for eager readers to take on, if you wish. (No pressure, just fun.)
Join in on our online discussion.
We have compiled a list of goals for eager readers to take on, if you wish. (No pressure, just fun.)
Join in on our online discussion.
AUTHOR-LED EVENT
Hear the stories behind the story from author Waubgeshig Rice.
Hear the stories behind the story from author Waubgeshig Rice.
RECOMMENDATIONS
There's more to read and listen to when it comes to themes explored in Moon of the Crusted Snow.
There's more to read and listen to when it comes to themes explored in Moon of the Crusted Snow.
