All branches close on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for Canada Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches Closed for Canada Day
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 8:00am
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Canada Day
All HPL Branches are closed Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Extended Access is not available. The following Bookmobile visits are also cancelled on July 1st:
- Riverdale
- Strathcona
- McMaster
- Greencedar
- Mountview
Regular service hours resume Wednesday, July 2.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Summer Break Pause
Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Literary Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A short-fiction workshop by Farah Heron, author of romance novels Accidentally Engaged, Just Playing House and The Chai Factor.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A writing group for tweens.
