Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed Sunday December 21

All branches close on Sunday, December 21, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Christmas and Boxing Day

All branches close on December 25 and 26 for Christmas and Boxing Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28

All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day

All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Newcomers Events

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.

In-Branch Program

Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
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In-Branch Program

Practise speaking English in a small group.

In-Branch Program

Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Practise speaking English in a small group.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.

In-Branch Program

Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.

In-Branch Program

Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Get ready to apply for the Canadian citizenship test with YWCA Hamilton's Settlement Services.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.