Bookmobile Service Modification

The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.

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

Public Engagement

As Hamilton Public Library and the City's Indigenous Relations Division develop the Program Design and Development Study with consultant Lord Cultural Resources , input will be gathered from community members and interested parties through public outreach and updates.

Current Events

Past Events

Discovery Centre Public Engagement Study, Monday January 5 - Friday January 23 (Online and in Branch
Discovery Centre Study and Design Information Gathering and Feedback Drop-in - Saturday November 15, 10am-2pm at the Hamilton Farmers' Market, 35 York Blvd.
HRIC Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Uplifting Our Children - Friday September 26, Gage Park's Bandshell