The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, Friday, January 30
The Fourth Floor is closed all day on Friday, January 30, for Hamilton's Black History Month Launch special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
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
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
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build on what you have learned from Basic Computer Skills 1. Learn more about using the keyboard and drives. Ideal for new computer users.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
- 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
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to create a YouTube channel, populate it with content and manage it long-term.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to use HPL's public computers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the features and functions of the Brother PRS100 embroidery machine.
- 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.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to use our printers for art projects, business promotions and more.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn basic graphic design using the free online design tool Canva.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Make a craft with a Cricut machine. For ages 9-12.
