All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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
Books And Writing Events
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Six consecutive weekly discussions about one book.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
She Unnames Them by Ursula K. LeGuin
Read and discuss a short story.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
The Side Gardener by Rosie Daykin
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories aloud.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories, in French, aloud.
Détendez-vous pendant que le personnel de la bibliothèque vous lit des histoires à haute voix, en français.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
