Extended Access at Freelton Branch is Active

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is now active for the day and accessible for members using their library credentials.

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Affected Branch: Freelton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Carlisle Branch

Greensville Branch

Waterdown Branch

Published:

Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 8:30am

Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am

Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Westdale Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Locke Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm

Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule

Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am

Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm

All Branches Closed for Christmas

All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

All Branches Closed Sunday December 28

All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

All Branches Closed for New Years Day

All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

All Branches Closed for Boxing Day

All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am

Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am

Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

White Coat, Black Art - Special CBC Radio Event

The special author talk, White Coat, Black Art, with Dr. Brian Goldman and special guests, will take place at Central Library on Saturday, May 25.

Below are a number of health and wellness resource recommendations for your consideration. To learn more about the impacts of physical and mental health, you may borrow these titles with your Hamilton Public Library card.

Panelists' Recommendations:

Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg

The Light that We Carry by Michelle Obama

The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Better by Dr. Atul Gawande

CBC Registrants' Recommendations:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens

52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life by Farzana Doctor

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

The Philosophy of Medicine - An Introduction by R. Paul Thompson and Ross E.G. Upshur