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.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
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
Indigenous Market Launches at Hamilton Public Library
HAMILTON, ON – May 9, 2022 – Regional Indigenous artists and makers are setting up shop at Central Library on dedicated Saturdays starting in May with the launch of the Indigenous Market at HPL.
Browse and buy one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, from jewelry to ceramics, leatherwork and literature every second and third Saturday, May through December. Each market features a new set of creators and by year end will showcase merchandise from more than 30 artists and makers.
WHAT: Indigenous Market at HPL
WHO: Local Indigenous artists and makers
WHEN: Every second and third Saturday, May-December; 10am to 4pm May 14 and 21; June 11 and 18; July 9 and 16; August 13 and 20; September 10 and 17; October 8 and 15; November 12 and 19; December 17
WHERE: Central Library; 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton Check out the schedule vendors at hpl.ca/indigenous-market.
The Indigenous Market at HPL is funded by the My Main Street Community Activator Program, which supports local community placemaking projects, including events, activities, enhancements, and policy and capacity building designed to draw visitors and increase local vibrancy in southern Ontario.
My Main Street is funded by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and focuses on creating and maintaining vibrant and inclusive local main streets while providing residents, new entrepreneurs and existing businesses with economic opportunities in our main street communities. The My Mainstreet Community Activator program is being delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute.
Quotes
“We invite everyone in the region to visit the Indigenous Market at Central Library to connect and support talented artists and crafters, learn more about Indigenous culture and traditions and support the local economy.” - Paul Takala, CEO Hamilton Public Library
“The City of Hamilton is excited by the work that the Hamilton Public Library is doing to showcase the talents of Indigenous artists and makers through the establishment of an Indigenous Market at Central Library. This initiative is a great example of delivering results on the Urban Indigenous Strategy – Action 21 – Identify or create ways to support Indigenous artists. We encourage the community to come and support this unique shopping experience.” – Shelly Hill, Manager of Indigenous Relations, City of Hamilton
