The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Health And Wellness Events
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Fun, screen-free activities.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
A social space for people with memory issues and their care partner.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
