Barton Branch has no power. The branch is still open. Construction outside was the cause. Workers are coming on site to fix but no ETA.
Barton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile will be cancelling all stops today, Thursday, July 16. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
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.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
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
Books And Writing Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Trade your manga with other teen manga fans.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Six consecutive weekly discussions about one book.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
