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
Binbrook Grand Opening
Join us as we hold the Grand Opening of our Binbrook Branch.
10:15am to 10:45am - Family Storytime
11:00am to 11:20am - Remarks & Refreshments:
Brief remarks by:
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
- Councillor Brenda Johnson, Ward 11
- Paul Takala, CEO & Chief Librarian
- Lori-Anne Spence-Smith, Hamilton Public Library Board Chair
- Carol Wilkinson, Binbrook Branch Manager
11:00am to 12:45pm - Makerspace demonstrations featuring image digitization and video conversion
11:00am to 1:00pm & 2:00pm to 3:00pm - Greenscreen Magic. Step back into Binbrook's history and put yourself into one of three historical pictures. All ages.
1:00pm to 3:00pm - A variety of programs happening.
- LEGOmania: Put your imagination to the test.
- Introduction to Ozobots: Learn how to program a mini robot using block coding. Limit: 10 children at a time.
- Button Making: Design it. Wear it.
All programs will be offered in the program room. Choose your station and have fun.
