Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, July 22:              

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled
  • Garth Cancelled
  • St. Elizabeths Cancelled
  • Gemini Cancelled
  • Rosedale Cancelled 
  • Strathcona Cancelled
  • McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, July 23:

  • Rockton Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
  • Meadowlands Cancelled

Wednesday, July 29:              

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled

Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait. 

Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection. 
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow

Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Naming Opportunities Policy

Naming a room or facility after an individual or organization

Requests for naming a room after an individual must be directed to the Hamilton Public Library Board in writing.

The letter of request shall include a short biography of the honouree, lasting contributions to the Hamilton Public Library, community involvement, and a description of exceptional achievements as appropriate (e.g. philanthropy, leadership, professional excellence, distinguishing honours).

The letter will be reviewed by the Library Board, and, if required, an assessment of the request will be prepared by the Director of Finance & Facilities, in consultation with HPL’s Senior Leadership Team. Included in the assessment will be a report on the physical condition of the room or facility to ensure that it will project a positive image of the individual or organization.

If approved, the Library Board will make a recommendation for acceptance of the request and respond to the nominator in writing. To proceed with the naming opportunity, the Director of Finance and Facilities will be authorized to initiate the following actions: 

  • Determine specific placement of a plaque/signage for the designated room/facility
  • Prepare draft wording and a cost estimate to produce a plaque/signage
  • When final copy and design is approved by the nominator, produce and install the plaque/signage
  • Determine what type of ceremony/reception, if any, is to accompany installation of the signage/plaque in recognition of the naming (or, in some cases, re-naming)