Printing is not working at all Branches. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
Printing Unavailable at All Branches
Published:
Friday, July 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
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
Games And Hobbies Events
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Beat the competition in this Hamilton city-wide adult Super Smash Bros. tournament.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the family and play chess.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Solve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
