The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, Friday, January 30
The Fourth Floor is closed all day on Friday, January 30, for Hamilton's Black History Month Launch special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place at 86 Homewood Avenue from January 28-30, 7 am-11 pm. Production vehicles and equipment will be located on the north side of Stanley Avenue between Locke Street South and Kent Street. This will impact the availability of side-street parking. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Daily Hours Update
Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Books And Writing Events
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Soup Meals by Emily Ezekiel
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
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
The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Serena Ball
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories aloud.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- 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.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Ryan North and Jason Loo
Ryan North and Jason Loo discuss their work with Marvel Comics and more.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Creative writers in the Hamilton community seeking one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
Stoney Creek Arena - 37 King St. W.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
- 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.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
