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.
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience.
Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
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.
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 10
Saturday, September 12
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Step into stories that take you somewhere new.
Free to join
Sign up for free and we’ll send monthly emails with the current theme and staff-curated book lists, everything you need to join the fun.
How it works
Read one book each month that fits the featured theme. Borrow a suggested title from us or use this as a chance to tackle your to-be-read list.
Track your reading and win
Log your reads online each month and you’ll be entered into the prize draw. Every theme is a new chance to win!
What will you read this month?
Tackle that to-be-read pile or choose from one of our themed book lists.
Reading Challenge Themes
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Month |
Theme |
Prize |
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Apr |
Memoir, Biography & Personal Stories | Staff Picks |
Playhouse Cinema – Year Membership and two movie passes Winner: Che Geofroy |
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May |
Voices of Asian Heritage | Staff Picks |
Two Ticats football tickets Winner: Mary Domenech |
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Jun |
LGBTQA+ Stories | Staff Picks |
Four Forge soccer tickets Winner: Zoreslava K. |
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Jul |
Love Stories | Staff Picks |
Two passes to Royal Botanical Gardens Winner: Kathy Toding |
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Aug |
Canadian Literature |
Two Theatre Aquarius tickets |
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Sep |
Stories of Home & Family |
The Westdale movie/popcorn pass for two |
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Oct |
Personal Journeys |
Two Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra tickets to Nov 14 concert |
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Nov |
War, Conflict & Remembrance |
To be revealed soon |
