Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 15:

  • Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm

Saturdays, November 22 and 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

June is Indigenous History Month

 

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Indigenous History Month at HPL 

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn and celebrate with HPL’s collections, programs and events. 

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National Indigenous History Month: Blood & Water - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 7 
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Central Library  

Watch Blood & Water: A Story of Reclamation, which exposes the modern-day impact and generational trauma caused by residential schools. The screening is followed by a question session with the director Layla Staats.  

Indigenous Storytelling: Save Turtle Island - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 14  
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Westdale Branch 

Listen to Indigenous stories about conservation, regeneration, resilience and the importance of protecting our only home, Turtle Island, for future generations. Presented by local artist Jim Adams.   

Noon Hour Concert - Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice 
Friday June 20  
12:00pm - 1:00pm 
Central Library  

Keith Silver takes the stage in Central Library's Living Room. From the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Keith Silver's music is rich and soulful.

Family Movies at Ancaster - Our People Will Be Healed (2017) G 
Saturday June 21 
1:00pm - 3:00pm 
Ancaster Branch  

Commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a screening of Our People Will Be Healed. Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film reveals how the power of education has enriched a Cree community in Manitoba.  

HPL Author Series: Dawn Hill 
Thursday July 10 
6:30pm – 7:30pm 
Central Library  

Attend a live reading and conversation with Six Nations author Dawn Hill, who will discuss their new book, Memory Keeper. Registration opens June 23. 

Indigenous History of Bannock on Turtle Island 
July 15 
5:15pm – 6:45pm 
Concession Branch 

Learn about the history of bannock, a traditional bread that originated with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Registration opens June 23. 

 

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Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.

Indigenous Book List

More Resources from the Government of Canada  

National Indigenous History Month   

Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage  

Indigenous Peoples and Communities  

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