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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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
Games And Hobbies Events
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Play the classic word game with others.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your current cross stitch project, or start a new one.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Grays Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Play chess with other teens.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
Game 1 - The Adventure Continues
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Colouring, it’s not just for kids.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Dabble in colouring, puzzles and Scrabble.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Bring the family and play chess.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
