Bookmobile Service Modifications

Please note the following service changes.

Saturdays
Riverdale (150 Violet Drive): 11:15 am-12:15 pm (previously stopped on Tuesdays at 11 am-12 pm)
Discovery Centre (Pier 8, Seasonal): 2:30-4 pm (new time)

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Terryberry Branch - Elevator Out of Order

The Branch is open today, Friday, January 9. Our elevator by the parking lot entrance is out of order. 

To use our second elevator, enter through the Mohawk Road entrance (which features a ramp) and use the elevator located in the middle of the building. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your understanding.

 

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Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Online Resources - Update

The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items 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

Postcards for Special People

A pen icon drawing.Make life a little brighter for someone special, including seniors living in long-term care homes and socially isolated residents. Pick up a free postcard at any branch. Place a stamp and mail the card(s) yourself or drop off at any branch and we’ll take care of delivery. (Please do not include your home address or any personal information on the postcard.)

Make a card if you prefer. Try these Discover at Home Activities: Kindness Cards and Letter Writing for inspiration.

Send your postcard(s) to one or all of the long-term care home(s) listed below. Other long-term care homes interested in participating should contact Communications at communications@hpl.ca

Alexander Place
329 Parkside Dr.,
Waterdown, ON
L0R 2H0

Dundurn Place Care Centre
39 Mary St.,
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3L8

Macassa Lodge
701 Upper Sherman Ave.,
Hamilton, ON
L8V 3M7

Arbour Creek Care Centre
2717 King St, E.,
Hamilton, ON
L8G 1J3

Hamilton Continuing Care
Attn: Alexandra Amey
125 Wentworth St, S.,
Hamilton, ON
L8N 1Z1

The Meadows Long-Term Care Homec/o The Recreation Department
12 Tranquility Ave.,
Ancaster, ON
L9G 5C2

Wentworth Lodge
Attn Kimberly Walker41 South St. W.,Dundas, ONL9H 4C4

Regina Gardens
536 Upper Paradise Rd.
Hamilton, ON
L9C 5E3

The Wellington Long-Term Care and Retirement Home
Attn: Miranda Gamelin
1430 Upper Wellington St.,
Hamilton, ON
L9A 5H3

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Foodbank Home Delivery Recipients
28 Athens St.,
Hamilton, ON
L9C 3K8

Banyan Community Services
Grocer-Ease Program
Attn: Jamie Muise
2B-688 Queensdale Ave. E.,
Hamilton, ON 
L8V 1M1

Baywoods Place 
Attn: Jeanie McInnis
330 Main St. E.,
Hamilton, ON
L8N 3T9

St. Peter’s Hospital
Attn: Lyndsey Charles (TR)
88 Maplewood Ave.,
Hamilton, ON
L8M 1W9

Village of Wentworth Heights Long-Term Care
Attn: Melissa Marks-Truscello
1620 Upper Wentworth St.,
Hamilton, ON
L9B 2W3