Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Tues, Sept 8:                    

  • Strathcona Cancelled

  • McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:                 

  • Rockton moved to Saturday 

  • Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:                 

  • Stoney Creek Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Construction at Concession Branch

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.

Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
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

Room Bookings for Library Partners and City of Hamilton Departments

Room bookings are not available to the general public. They are reserved exclusively for:

  • Library partners involved in HPL-approved initiatives
  • City of Hamilton Departments conducting official business

Eligibility and Fees

  • Library Partners and City Councillors: Eligible for free room bookings. Councillors may book up to two (2) free meetings per month for public meetings or groups they actively attend.
  • Local Partners: Allocated a limited number of free bookings per year.
  • City of Hamilton Departments: May also book rooms, subject to standard room booking fees.

 

If you are interested in becoming a Library partner, please review our Working With Us Policy.

Booking Details

  • Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All bookings must fall within the 90-day windows listed below. Longer-term bookings are not available to ensure priority for library programming and events.
  • Restore Room: All groups must return rooms to their original set-up and leave them clean. Failure to comply may result in loss of booking privileges. Special set-ups are generally limited to paid rentals and must be approved in advance.

Booking Windows

Booking Opens

Available Dates

December 1

December 1 – February 28

February 1

February 1 – April 30

April 1

April 1 – June 30

June 1

June 1 – August 31

August 1

August 1 – October 31

October 1

October 1 – December 31

Explore Available Rooms For
City Partners and Councillors
City of Hamilton Departments