All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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
Special Events Events
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about Haudenosaunee Cosmology with Samantha Doxtator.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
From Harvest to Horror: The Roots of Halloween
Learn how Halloween evolved from a celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural, to a playful night of fright.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get an up-close look at a big red fire truck.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Dress up to parade, dance and party.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Dress up to parade, dance and party.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Dress up to parade, dance and party.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Dress up to parade, dance and party.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Celebrate the 51st anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Fall-Fair fun and games.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Dress up to parade, dance and party.
