Parkdale Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Parkdale Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 10:00am
Bookmobile Service Update

Due to the Touch-A-Truck event being cancelled, Bookmobile will be visiting its regularly scheduled Saturday sites instead (Stoney Creek Arena, Riverdale, and Discovery Centre). www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Fax Machine Out of Order

Please note that the fax machine is currently out of order. The estimated time of repair is unknown. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellation

Study Hall on Thursday, May 21, is cancelled due to plumbing maintenance. Study Hall will resume on Monday, May 25. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.

Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.

Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Lendporium

Lendporium 2025

Your Hamilton Public Library card lets you borrow anything in our Lendporium, including parks passes, kits and devices. Explore and borrow away.

Items to Borrow


CO2 Detector

 CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 HOME sensor measures carbon dioxide (CO2) level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure.


Radon Detector

 Radon Detector 

Measures radon gas in a domestic setting.


STEM Kit

 Early Years Engineering Kit 

Engineering-focused books and toys for preschoolers (ages 3-5).


Memory Bag

 Memory Bag 

A collection of books, games and photographs to encourage conversations and pleasant reminiscing. 


Birding Kit

 Birding Kit 

A backpack with binoculars and guidebooks for bird identification. A partnership with Hamilton Public Library and Birds Canada.


Halton Conservation

 Hamilton Conservation Authority Day Pass 

Free admission for you and your vehicle passengers (up to six people) into HCA sites year-round. Valid for one week.


Grand River Pass

Grand River Conservation Day Pass 

Day-use entry to 10 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area during their operating seasons for up to six people in one vehicle (or walking/biking in as a group). It is not valid at Elora Quarry Conservation Area. Operating seasons vary by park. The card can only be used during all four seasons in participating areas

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Conservation Pass

 Niagara Peninsula Day Pass 

The NaturePlus Pass provides access to Conservation Areas across the Niagara Peninsula watershed. It offers free entry for one vehicle and its occupants to parks where fees apply including Ball's Falls, Binbrook, Chippawa Creek, Long Beach, Rockaway.


Conservation Pass

 Ontario Parks Kit 

Complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks. Valid until posted hours of closing during the operating season. Visit ontarioparks.ca  for a list of park operating dates and information on day use.


AGH

 Art Gallery of Hamilton Pass

Free admission for up to four adults. Admission for children/students is always free. Valid for 14 days during AGH's regular operating hours.


KillAWatt

 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

Identifies the operating cost and amount of electricity used by plug-in devices around the home. 


Victor Reader

 Victor Reader 

A reader that can play daisy discs (digital audio book for people with visual impairments) from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. May or may not accept materials loaded in from an SD card or connected to a USB cord.

Launchpads

 Launchpads

Launchpads are tablet devices with closed format software, and pre-loaded games and ebooks. There is no need to create an account, connect to wifi or download any additional software. To access the content, users only need to turn the device on and go.

ROM passes

 Royal Ontario Museums Pass

With this pass, Library cardholders and guests (maximum 4 visitors) are provided free admission to the Royal Ontario Museum during regular public hours. 

Board Games

 Board Games 

A variety of board games for all ages and skill levels. Borrow for free with your library card, perfect for family nights, parties, or trying something new.