Tuesday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories. Please remove your hats and silence your devices out of respect.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill
Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations
Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
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: 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.
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
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
Concerts Events
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Scott Neilson Quartet
Listen to live jazz music at the Westdale Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Dave Thierry Jazz
Listen to live jazz music at the Red Hill Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Carolyn Credico Quartet: Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Voice
Listen to live jazz music at the Binbrook Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Student Concert Bands
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Orchard Park Secondary Guitar Class Ensemble and HWDSB Band
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Bellmoore Elementary School Band
Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Choirs
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Saltfleet High School Jazz Band, Choir and HWDSB Band
Listen to live music at the Valley Park Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Westdale Secondary Jr., Sr., Sr. Jazz and Warriors Bands
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
St. John Henry Newman Cardinals' Rock Band
Listen to live music at the Saltfleet Branch.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Bel Canto Strings: Cello, Violin
Listen to live music at the Waterdown Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Caroline Wiles and Bob Doidge: Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Hamilton Suzuki School of Music Students
Listen to live music at the Turner Park Branch.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
KO3: Bass, Drums, Piano
Listen to live music at the Terryberry Branch.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Dundas Concert Band: Small Ensembles
Listen to live music at the Dundas Branch.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Wax Mannequin: Multi-Instrumentalist
Listen to live music at Westdale Branch.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
The Wilson Brothers: Guitar and Vocal Duo
Listen to live music at the Saltfleet Branch.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Lisgar Elementary Glee Club and Wind Ensemble
Listen to live music at the Sherwood Branch.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
David J. Delaharpe; Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
