Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
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.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
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
Health And Wellness Events
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
On My Swim by Kari-Lynn Winters
Read a story on route.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In Branch
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
- 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
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- 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.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A guided session of meditation awaits.
- 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.
- 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.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
- 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.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Join us for movement-based play.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Instructor-led exercises, followed by light refreshments and opportunities to socialize and connect.
- 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.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Gentle and slow stretching.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn basic cooking concepts, including how to read a recipe and measure ingredients, as well as kitchen safety.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to save money on groceries using apps, reward programs and online resources.
- 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.
