Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Health And Wellness Events
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
Gentle and supportive stories for grieving families.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A quiet space for teens to study and recharge.
- 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
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
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.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
A social space for people with memory issues and their care partner.
- 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.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A quiet space for teens to study and recharge.
- 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.
