Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Thu Aug 13
The 2:30-3pm Visit to Mohawk Gardens is Cancelled.
The 3:30-4pm Visit to the Meadowlands is Cancelled.
Tue Aug 18:
The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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.
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Looking to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to your young children? There are six Early Years Engineering Kits filled with books and toys to encourage and support preschoolers (ages 2-6) in learning more about Engineering. Members may place a hold with a Hamilton Public Library card (physical or eCard).
If you don’t have a Hamilton Public Library card, register online or visit any HPL branch and complete an application form.
The following themed kits are offered in partnership with the McMaster Engineering Community Outreach team. The team works to provide first-rate, barrier-free, transformational learning opportunities from toddlers to young adults in the Hamilton community.
Early Years Engineering Kit: Busy Board
Early Years Engineering Kit: Forest Stacker
Early Years Engineering Kit: Magnetic Tiles
Early Years Engineering Kit: Shape Patterns
Early Years Engineering Kit: Stone Stacker
Early Years Engineering Kit : STEM Kit: Building and Stacking
How long may I borrow each kit?
You may borrow any of the kits for 21 days, with up to three (3) renewals.
When can I attend the Early Years Engineers program at my local branch?
Visit hpl.ca/guide or hpl.ca/events for programming dates and times offered.
How can I support my young child in learning about Engineering?
Early childhood is the natural starting point for learning about Engineering. Young children are curious and want to explore their environments. Encourage your child to garden, build forts, stack blocks, or play with cups in the bathtub. Hands-on play is the best way to support your natural engineer.
Who are Engineers?
Engineers apply science and math to solve problems. They design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials.
