The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Bookmobile Service Modification
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
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
Summer Reading Club 2026
Kick Off Summer Reading Club at the Waterfront
Summer starts here. Join us for the official launch of Hamilton Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Club at a special Kickoff Party.
Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party 2026
Saturday, June 27
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Discovery Centre (77 Harbourside Way)
Be among the first to “dive in” to this year’s theme with games, activities and fun for all ages. You can register for Summer Reading Club, pick up your reading tracker and get everything you need to start your summer of reading.
This free, all-ages event takes place at the future home of HPL’s newest branch on the waterfront.
Registration opens on Friday, June 26, at your local Branch or Bookmobile site. See you then!
