To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library
From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure
Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Huntington Park is discontinued effective after tomorrow, Friday, September 5 (11 am-noon). A new, nearby bi-weekly Bookmobile site at The Court at Rushdale (1360 Upper Sherman Ave) will start on Friday, September 19 (11 am-noon).
Queen Victoria Elementary School will now visit from 3-4 pm (instead of 3:30-4:30 pm
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:30pm
Study Halls Return September 2
Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Pumpkin Palooza: A Fall Celebration for Kids and Families
Celebrate the season with a week-long pumpkin-packed lineup of fun. Pumpkin Palooza is bursting with storytimes, crafts, movies, parties and more for families with young children. From creative costume-making to pumpkin parades, every event is designed to spark imagination and seasonal joy.
Pumpkin Palooza Activities
Pumpkin Storytimes
Celebrate the season with pumpkin-themed stories, songs and rhymes.
Pumpkin Palooza Parties
Dress up and join us for dancing, parading and all-around festive fun.
Fall Fairs
Join us for carnival-style games, activities and autumn celebrations.
Pumpkin Palooza Art Studio
Unleash your creativity with seasonal projects — from pumpkin crafts and festive decorations to hands-on Halloween art activities for all ages.
Reading, Writing and Author Events
Celebrate stories that spark the season. Join pumpkin-themed book clubs, creative writing workshops, and author talks that bring spooky tales and autumn adventures to life.
Family Movies
Rediscover Halloween favourites with the whole family.
Haunted Escape Room (Ages 6-12)
Thursday October 30: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saltfleet
Follow clues to save your favourite characters from the Haunted Library.
Escape The Haunted Library (Teens)
Thursday October 30: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park
Bring your friends and work your way out of the haunted library. Follow clues, solve puzzles and watch out for phantom books. Please note: one group will enter the escape room at a time.
STEAM Learning Lab: Scary Science
Tuesday October 28: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Westdale Branch
Spooky science experiments to excite young learners.
