Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm
Modified Bookmobile Service

The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Hamilton Conservation Authority Pass

Hamilton Conservation Authority pass available at HPL. The pass is pictured in a blue DVD sized plastic case with artwork on the outside.

Explore local conservation areas by borrowing a Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) pass from Hamilton Public Library. Enjoy free admission to Christie Lake, Tiffany Falls, Valens Lake and 10 other sites. The one-week pass allows free entry for up to six people per vehicle, year-round, seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.

How do I borrow a HCA Pass?
Place a hold for a HCA pass through Hamilton Public Library’s catalogue.

How long can I use it?
The free pass is valid for one week. Please return it to any HPL branch upon expiry.

What conservation areas are included with the Pass?
Visit Christie Lake, Confederation Beach Park, Crooks’ Hollow, Devil’s Punchbowl, Dofasco 2000 Trail, Dundas Valley, Eramosa Karst, Fifty Point, Fletcher Creek Ecological Reserve, Saltfleet, Spencer Gorge*, Tiffany Falls, Valens Lake and Westfield Heritage Village.

*Reservations are required to visit Spencer Gorge.

Can I use this Pass to enter conservation areas in other cities?
No. This is for use only at Hamilton conservation areas.

Are there discounts available with this Pass?
Receive a 15% discount on HCA rentals (pavilions and group picnic sites). The discount is not available at Confederation Beach Park, Wild Waterworks or for wedding rentals.

Take pictures of your outdoor adventures and tag us on social media using #ExploreHCA @HamiltonLibrary @Hamilton_CA

Hamilton Conservation Authority depicted with a leaf graphic on a blue background.Borrow the HCA Pass with your HPL library card.

Need a Library Card? Register at any HPL branch or Online.