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
Newcomers Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Online Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a small group.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a small group.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Online Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about the concept of a job fair and how to prepare for one as a newcomer.
Online Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a small group.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In Branch Program
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
