All branches, except Greensville, will open at noon on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. Study Hall and Extended Access will continue as scheduled. All bookmobile stops are canceled.
Delayed Opening of Branches
Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Greensville Branch Closure
The Greensville Branch will be close All Day on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Hall and Extended Access are also cancelled.
Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 7:00am
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
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
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
Health And Wellness Events
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Take a break from the stress of studying and visit with a therapy dog.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Gentle and slow stretching.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
