The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
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, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am
Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED
Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Monday, April 6 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Arts And Culture Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Shape of Water (2017) 14A
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Use colour to create mood and express emotion.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Wild is the Wind by Nina Simone (1966)
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys (2023) remastered
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- 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.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to play the ukulele.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2012) PG
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
Frozen II (2019) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to play the ukulele.
- 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
Explore expressive, movement-based drawing.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
The Wolf and the Lion (2022) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
