All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 17. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access service is not available.
Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19. Visit hpl.ca for our Virtual Branch.
All Branches Closed - Sunday, May 17
Published:
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday, May 18. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19.
Published:
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:15am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of May. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, May 12:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wednesday, May 13:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Thursday, May 14:
- Rockton - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Monday, May 18: All Bookmobile sites closed
Published:
Monday, May 4, 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: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Arts And Culture Events
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
The Illusionist (2006) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
Pearl (2022) R
Film Forum is for fans who want to talk about films as much as watch them.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Consumerism and our Throw-Away Society
Lively discussions about current affairs.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore the many ways your one-and-only body can move and express itself in a supportive space.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring stories to life through drawing, doodles and visual storytelling.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2020) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
The Odyssey (Books 7, 8 and 9) by Homer
Explore great works of literature at a leisurely pace in this monthly book club
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise speaking Filipino in a small group.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
HWDSB Choirs
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Explore the art of still life by sketching everyday objects.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
