Loud construction inside Concession Branch is ongoing and may impact your visit. Appologies for any inconvienence.
Construction work at Concession Branch
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Thu, Aug 6:
- The 10:30-11:30am Rockton Visit is cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.
Fri, Aug 7:
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Due to driver availability, all Bookmobile visits are cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.
Tues, Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat, Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
Published:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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
- 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.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
The Side Gardener by Rosie Daykin
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
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories aloud.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories, in French, aloud.
Détendez-vous pendant que le personnel de la bibliothèque vous lit des histoires à haute voix, en français.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- 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.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to heal through the stories you carry.
- 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
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Pebble & Dove by Amy Jones
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
