All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A musical concert by a well-loved performer.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A musical concert by a well-loved performer.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
If you like your science loud and messy, this is the show for you.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
Jennifer Faria
Meet the illustrator of Finding Moose & Raven, Rabbit, Deer!
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about birds and meet a bird with the Hamilton Aviary.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Catchy, quirky and fun live music.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Catchy, quirky and fun live music.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
New West Harbour Branch
Learn about Indigenous histories and cultures as we open our newest library branch at 77 Harbourside Way.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Catchy, quirky and fun live music.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about drumming with musicians from Crash Rhythm Drumming.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about drumming with musicians from Crash Rhythm Drumming.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Catchy, quirky and fun live music.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
- 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.
