Concession Branch - Closed, September 9

Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.

Published:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm

Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm

Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable until Friday, September 11. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm

Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm

Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Delayed Openings and Closures

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

Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

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

Published:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8

Strathcona - Cancelled
McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, September 10

Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)

Saturday, September 12

Stoney Creek - Cancelled
Riverdale - Cancelled

Thursday, September 17

Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
Meadowlands - Cancelled

Friday, September 18

Winona - Cancelled
Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Published:

Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am

Geoffrey Baker Collection

Looking Towards King St. East, 194-?

Geoffrey Baker was an airplane mechanic with the Royal Air Force who was stationed at Mount Hope Airport during World War II. This collection is a good overview of the activities of Baker during the war including shots of the airport as well as the Hamilton area. He took many pictures of Mount Hope, Hamilton, local rail traffic (Baker was an avid train spotter) and other locations he visited.

His collection consists of nearly 300 photographs, as well as a few booklets from Mount Hope and Greenfield Pioneer Village.