All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
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Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Design and create custom buttons.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the world in which we live.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Turn a digital 3D model into a real object using the 3D Printers in HPL's Makerspace.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about 3D design.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn basic graphic design using the free online design tool Canva.
