Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

Bookmobile stops are cancelled for today due to staffing shortage. Apologies for this inconvenience.

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

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

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

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled

Tues, Sept 8:

Strathcona Cancelled
McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:

Rockton moved to Saturday
Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:

Stoney Creek Cancelled
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

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW DUNDAS LIBRARY

HAMILTON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

WHAT: Official opening of the newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

WHO: Brief remarks by:

Filomena Tassi, MP (Hamilton West, Ancaster, Dundas)
Ted McMeekin, MPP (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale)
Mayor Fred Eisenberger
Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library, CEO & Chief Librarian
Lori-Anne Spence-Smith, Hamilton Public Library
Board Chair
Councillor Arlene VanderBeek, Ward 13
Erica Conly, Dundas Branch Manager

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018

10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime
11:00 a.m. – Remarks and ribbon-cutting followed by light refreshments.
11:30 a.m. – Music by LONE Rhubarbarian and Gwen Harper
12:00 p.m. – Digitize Your Memories – bring a negative or slide
1:00 p.m. – Canada’s Greatest Storytellers with Douglas Gibson
2:00 p.m. – A variety of programs including LEGOmania and Introduction to Ozobots.
3:00 p.m. – Fun photos with Greenscreen Magic

WHERE: 18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, ON Plan your route with Google Maps

About Hamilton Public Library

The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.

For more information about the newly-renovated Dundas Branch: http://www.hpl.ca/branches/dundas-branch