The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Bookmobile Service Modification
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
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
Hamilton Reads 2025 Title Revealed at an Evening for Booklovers
The 2025 Hamilton Reads title was unveiled last night at Central Library to a crowd of more than 100 fans of the annual community book club.
"I'm honoured to have All You Can Kill chosen for Hamilton Reads,” said the local author. “I love the Library and all it represents, and I'm very much looking forward to connecting with local folks around my goofy little novel."
This year Hamilton Public Library partnered with Mohawk College, McMaster University Libraries and gritLIT Readers and Writers Festival.
“Hamilton Reads and these partnerships are a testament to the strength of storytelling and conversations around a shared book,” said Cindy Poggiaroni, HPL’s Director Collections and Program Development. “It’s a starting point for meaningful connections.
“Mohawk College Library is thrilled to collaborate with Hamilton Public Library and community partners on the Hamilton Reads this year. We’re excited to promote this fantastic book to Mohawk College students, faculty and staff, and inspire a love of reading and writing through community, while celebrating Hamilton’s amazing local talent,” said Lynn Coleman, Director, Library and Academic Services.
“McMaster University Libraries are pleased to be a new partner for Hamilton Reads, which supports the works of Canadian authors and promotes literacy in our community,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian. “We’re especially excited to see this year’s featured title come from Pasha Malla who was our esteemed Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence for the 2021-2022 academic year.”
"Pasha is one of 30+ authors joining us at gritLIT in April, where All You Can Kill will be our 2025 book club pick, hosted by Annette Hamm on Apr 27 at 10am. Pasha will also appear in our first-ever horror panel on Sat Apr 26 at 8:30pm, which also features Cheryl Isaacs and AGA Wilmot."
Visit hpl.ca/Hamilton-reads for full event lists, reading challenge details and writing contest information. And borrow the book.
