Starting Monday August 17, public computers on Central 1st floor will undergo maintenance and be limited at times. This work will be staggered over three days and is expected to finish by Wednesday, August 19. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - 1st Floor Public Computers, August 17-19
Published:
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Construction at Concession Branch
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Tue Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
Published:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
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
Arts And Culture Events
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A creative arts program for people living
with dementia and their care partners.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Clue (1985) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin (1971)
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to draw cute animals.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Hoppers (2026) G
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
Discover the basics of tarot.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Create collages with provided materials in a relaxed and welcoming group setting.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Luca (2023) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Sketch (2025) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
