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
Concerts Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Tomi Swick and The Strummers Union
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Singer, songwriter and family entertainer performs original and children's songs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Samantha Ava: Acoustic-Electric Guitar and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Harrison Kennedy and Jesse O'Brien
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Funyboht: Musical Collective
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Terra Lightfoot
Listen to live music at Pier 8 on Monday evenings in July.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Gunter Ott Blues Band: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Harmonica, Voice
Listen to live music at the Valley Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Basement Revolver: 4-Piece Band with Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Bel Canto Strings: Cello and Violin
Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Danielle Todd: Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Mohawk College: Student Showcase
Listen to live music at the Terryberry Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Lyla Miklos and Juanita Maldonado: Piano, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Colour Film: Guitar, Keys, Lap Steel, Percussion, Vocals
Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Jay Daniels: Piano and Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
Nicole Christian and Juan Santos: Multi-Instrumental Duo
Listen to live music at the Barton Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Stereosauruses: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
