The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
Internet outage at Binbrook Branch
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
All Branches Public Computer Service Disruption
The computers at All Branches are not working. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Open Houses Celebrating our Newest Branches
The doors are now open at the newly renovated Valley Park, Greensville and Carlisle branches. And Parkdale branch is already a year old. These are all causes for celebration with a series of open houses Saturday July 9. Parkdale’s birthday party is July 14.
Saturday July 9, 2022
10am: Valley Park Branch
970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek
1pm: Greensville Branch
625 Harvest Rd., Greensville
3pm: Carlisle Branch
277 Carlisle Rd., Carlisle
Thursday July 14, 2022
4pm: Parkdale Branch
256 Parkdale Ave. N., Hamilton
The times above mark the official part of the celebrations followed by remarks: Valley Park 10:30am, Greensville 1:30pm, Carlisle 3:30pm and Parkdale 4:30pm.
Tours and treats are during open hours: Carlisle Noon-5pm, Greensville 1pm-5pm, Valley Park 9am-5pm and Parkdale 9am-5pm. At Valley Park the celebration includes the grand reopening of the Valley Park Community Centre with free open swim and gym programs.
