Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Science And Math Events
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Discover what happens to rainwater in cities and design your own flood-proof city.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An in-person math adventure.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Dive In!
Ignite your little one's scientific curiosity.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about invertebrates that live in your local creeks and rivers.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An in-person math adventure.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
