The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
Internet outage at Kenilworth Branch
The internet at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 11:15am
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
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.
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
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creativity and take home a complete work of art.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Dead Poet's Society (1989) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Bad Guys 2 (2025) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Play guitar and share songs.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Life Itself (2018) 14A
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- 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
Bad Guys 2 (2025) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- 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
Use colour to create mood and express emotion.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Tuck Everlasting (2002) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- 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.
