Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
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
Bookmobile Service
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
The Bookmobile is HPL's branch on wheels. It makes stops throughout the city to ensure everyone can enjoy library materials and services.
For more information read the FAQ. If you have further questions, please call 905-546-3200, email askus@hpl.ca or chat at hpl.ca.
Bookmobile stops for the week of Monday July 13 - Sunday July 19
Monday Stops
Tuesday Stops
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120 Strathcona Ave. N.2:30pm to 3:00pm
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1280 Main St. W.3:30pm to 4:30pm
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295 Greencedar Dr.4:00pm to 5:00pm
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59 Karen Cres.5:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday Stops
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801 Upper Gage Ave.10:00am to 10:30am
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45 Abbotsford Trail12:30pm to 1:00pm
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393 Rymal Rd W, Hamilton1:15pm to 1:45pm
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20 Gemini Dr.2:00pm to 2:30pm
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9280 Airport Rd3:00pm to 4:00pm
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25 Erindale Ave.5:00pm to 6:30pm
Thursday Stops
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795 Old Hwy 810:30am to 11:30am
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375 Concession 5 W1:00pm to 1:30pm
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395 Mohawk Rd E2:30pm to 3:00pm
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160 Meadowlands Blvd.3:30pm to 4:00pm
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450 Hughson St. N.4:00pm to 5:30pm
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387 Beach Blvd.6:00pm to 6:30pm
Friday Stops
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1679 Chiefswood Rd.10:30am to 11:30am
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1328 Barton St.11:00am to 12:00pm
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71 Maplewood Ave.2:30pm to 4:00pm
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166 Forest Avenue3:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday Stops
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37 King St. W.10:00am to 11:00am
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150 Violet Dr11:15am to 12:15pm
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77 Harbourside Way2:30pm to 4:00pm
