On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance
Published:
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor will be closed from 9 am-2 pm tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 2 and 3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Family Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Bookmobile is off the Road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 13
Winona (11am-Noon) - Cancelled
Queen Victoria (3-4pm) - Cancelled
Family Day, Monday, February 16
Bookmobile is off the road.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Early Literacy Events
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- 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.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with themed stations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton 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.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North 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
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Stay for social and play time.
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
- 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.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 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.
- 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.
