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
Published:
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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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Early Literacy Events
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
