Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20. Thank you for your understanding.
Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10
Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, April 15
- Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Thursday, April 16
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
- Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
McCullough Collection
Box #2
January 7, 1933 - December 28, 1935
January 7, 1933 Rae of the Arctic (#1)
January 14, 1933 " (#2)
January 21, 1933 " (#3)
January 28, 1933 " (#4)
February 4, 1933 " (#6)
February 11, 1933 " (#5)
February 18, 1933 New From An Old Chateau (#1)
February 25, 1933 " (#2)
March 4, 1933 " (#3)
March 11, 1933 " (#4)
March 18, 1933 " (#5)
March 25, 1933 'In Days of Yore' Being Extracts From Old Files of the Hamilton Spectator (#1)
April 1, 1933 " (#2)
April 8, 1933 " (#3)
April 15, 1933 " (#4)
April 22, 1933 Indian Art in Place Names (#1)
April 29, 1933 " (#2)
May 6, 1933 A Destroyed Nation
May 13, 1933 Addison of Old St. Mark's (#1)
May 20, 1933 " (#2)
May 27, 1933 " (#3)
June 3, 1933 The Romance of a Song (#1)
June 10, 1933 " (#2)
June 17, 1933 John Byron of the Navy (#1)
June 24, 1933 " (#2)
June 30, 1933 " (#3)
July 8, 1933 Two Cameronians
July 15, 1933 Affairs of Honor (#1)
July 22, 1933 " (#2)
August 5, 1933 " (#4)
August 12, 1933 " (#5)
August 19, 1933 " (#6)
August 26, 1933 " (#7)
September 9, 1933 Indian Tales (#2)
September 18, 1933 " (#3)
September 23, 1933 " (#4)
September 30, 1933 " (#5)
October 7, 1933 A Night at Nahneetis (#1)
October 14, 1933 " (#2)
October 21, 1933 " (#3)
October 28, 1933 The Black Sixties (#1)
November 4, 1933 " (#2)
November 11, 1933 Young Finan's Journal (#1)
November 18, 1933 " (#2)
November 25, 1933 " (#3)
December 2, 1933 " (#4)
December 9, 1933 Romantic Betsy Bigley (#1)
December 16, 1933 " (#2)
December 23, 1933 " (#3)
December 30, 1933 Laura Bell of Belfast and Elsewhere
January 6, 1934 Madame Rachel
Annals of the Gore (1827, 1828, 1829) Series
January 13, 1934 - December 14, 1935
Articles numbered in Roman numerals from I to C
[missing: XXXIX, LXXIV, LXXV]
Also within this time period:
January 20, 1934 Bartlett of Brigus
November 16, 1935 Two Distinguished Artists
December 21, 1935 Some Seventy Years Ago (#1)
December 28, 1935 " (#2)
