Barton Branch has no power. The branch is still open. Construction outside was the cause. Workers are coming on site to fix but no ETA.
Barton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile will be cancelling all stops today, Thursday, July 16. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.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
HPL App
HPL’s App is a mighty tool that just got mightier. Now you can use it to check out your library materials.
It can also tell you what’s ready for pickup, what’s new in the collections, what’s due, and what's overdue. You can also check your borrowing history, see what’s on your shelves and find our branch locations.
GET THE APP
Explore with HPL 2.0. Below are some answers to common questions you may have. If you have more questions, please call 905-546-3200, email AskHPL@hpl.ca or chat with us at hpl.ca.
App Features (and screenshots):
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Check out library items. Tap the shopping cart in the top right-hand corner, scan the item's barcode, then tap finish to complete the process.
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The icons on the top navigation bar appear on most pages of the app: view system messages, access your digital library card and account settings.
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The icons on the bottom navigation bar take users to: Home, My Borrowing, Search, My Shelves, and Locations
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On the Home screen, see what’s new at the library, Staff-created lists and more.
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A Personalized Library Dashboard. See items due or ready for pickup
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Improved Search and Filters
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New Locations section: see all library locations and whether or not they are open.
Will the App update automatically?
In Settings, turn on Automatic App Updates. You can also download the update in Available Updates or delete your old version of the HPL App and install the new version.
If you have more questions, ask Staff in the branch, call 905-546-3200, email AskHPL@hpl.ca or chat with us at hpl.ca.
