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.
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
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.
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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.
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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.
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
June is Indigenous History Month
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.
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.
Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.
More Resources from the Government of Canada
National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage
Indigenous Peoples and Communities
