On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance
Published:
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9 am-2 pm tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 2 and 3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Family Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Bookmobile is off the Road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 13
Winona (11am-Noon) - Cancelled
Queen Victoria (3-4pm) - Cancelled
Family Day, Monday, February 16
Bookmobile is off the road.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
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
Health And Wellness Events
- 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 10th - March 24th.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Join us for movement-based play.
- 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
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs Feb 4-Mar 25.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Mild exercise to help release your tension and stress.
- 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
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
