Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Books And Writing Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- 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.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Six consecutive weekly discussions about one book.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
The Book of Martha by Octavia Butler
Read and discuss a short story.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
What's the Score? 99 Poems by David McFadden
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Theme - Biography or Memoir
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
