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
Early Literacy Events
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Sing and play under the rainbow parachute.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
