Access to catalogue is currently intermittent and is currently under investigation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catalogue Access Issues
Published:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
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
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Dive into undersea fun and find Scout's sunken treasure.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build and program a LEGO robot to drive through an obstacle course using LEGO Spike Prime.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this four-week program.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Design and create custom buttons.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to navigate the digital space of online dating.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this four-week program.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Scratch. Best suited for children age 8-12.
