The sliding door at Terryberry Branch is not working properly. Please use accessible ramp entrance.
Terryberry Branch Entrance Out of Order
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 12:00pm
Online Resources and Guest WiFi Access - October 12 -13
Due to network maintenance, online resources and Guest Wi-Fi will not be available from 6 am Sunday, October 12 to 7 am Monday, October 13. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, October 20
Ancaster Branch, 10 am
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Branch Closures - Thanksgiving
All HPL Branches are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
All Branches Closed for October 12
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 20)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Books And Writing Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A welcoming, low-pressure writing space, whether you’re drafting your next novel or journaling for personal growth.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
Educated by Tara Westover
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Not Another Banned Book by Dana Alison Levy
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
What I Know About You: A Novel by Éric Chacour
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook by Elena P. Craig
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Wild Life by Amanda Leduc
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
Four consecutive weekly discussions about one book.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence, and a love for reading.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Joy Fielding
Author Joy Fielding chats with Wendy O'Brien about her new book Jenny Cooper Has a Secret.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for senior writers.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
