Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Return September 2
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable
The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Books And Writing Events
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A book club for older adults interested in reading and discussing great books in Spanish.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Two Stories by Clarice Lispector
Read and discuss a short story.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
Barefoot Contessa, How Easy is That? by Ina Garten
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Défenses légitimes par Doric Germain
Si vous êtes intéressé à lire et à discuter de bons livres, il existe un club de lecture près de chez vous.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence, and a love for reading.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
Little Liar by Mitch Albom
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Wild Life by Amanda Leduc
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Club de lectura en Español para Niños
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Presented by AFH-Hamilton.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence, and a love for reading.
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
The Women by Kristin Hannah
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence, and a love for reading.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
