The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Online Resources - Update
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW DUNDAS LIBRARY
HAMILTON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHAT: Official opening of the newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Brief remarks by:
- Filomena Tassi, MP (Hamilton West, Ancaster, Dundas)
- Ted McMeekin, MPP (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale)
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
- Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library, CEO & Chief Librarian
- Lori-Anne Spence-Smith, Hamilton Public Library
Board Chair - Councillor Arlene VanderBeek, Ward 13
- Erica Conly, Dundas Branch Manager
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018
- 10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime
- 11:00 a.m. – Remarks and ribbon-cutting followed by light refreshments.
- 11:30 a.m. – Music by LONE Rhubarbarian and Gwen Harper
- 12:00 p.m. – Digitize Your Memories – bring a negative or slide
- 1:00 p.m. – Canada’s Greatest Storytellers with Douglas Gibson
- 2:00 p.m. – A variety of programs including LEGOmania and Introduction to Ozobots.
- 3:00 p.m. – Fun photos with Greenscreen Magic
WHERE: 18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, ON Plan your route with Google Maps
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
For more information about the newly-renovated Dundas Branch: http://www.hpl.ca/branches/dundas-branch
