Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 15:

  • Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm

Saturdays, November 22 and 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

Summer Reading Club 2025

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Don’t Miss Out. Summer Reading Club Ends September 2!

A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.

Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.

 


Scout Adventuring in space

READING ADVENTURES

Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.


Bowling pins in space

FUN AND GAMES

Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.


Scout Floating through space

SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS

Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.


Movies and Popcorn

MOVIES AND MUSIC

Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.


Painting a planet

ART, SCIENCE AND TECH

Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.

 


Reading Buddies

READING BUDDIES

Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.

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TEEN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
 

Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens. 

Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.

 

Events and Programs

View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.