Bookmobile stops are cancelled for today due to staffing shortage. Apologies for this inconvenience.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30
From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.
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
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale 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
Spectator File S-2 Aug. 23, 1956-Aug. 1959
Aug. 23, 1956 - Aug. 1959
Aug. 23-24-25, 1956 Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials
Aug. 20-30, 1956 Mayor's Convention
Sept. 1956 RCAF Women
Dec. 9-11, 1956 Progressive Conservative Meeting in Hamilton
1957 Curling for 1957
1957 Easter Seal Campaign
1957 Federal Election
1957 Miss Hamilton Contest
1957 Miss Canada Pageant
1957 Shuniah ship dredging harbour
Jan. 3, 1957 CPR Rail Strike
Jan. 31, 1957 Burlington Annex
Feb. 1957 Editor's Conference
March 19, 1957 Insert for store at Centre [includes Stratford Theatre construction]
May 1957 McMaster Convocation
July 26, 1957 Camp Ipperwash Cadets
Dec. 3, 1958 Civic election
1959 Miss Canada Pageant
Aug. 1959 Canusa Games
