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
Knit for a Cause
Secondary School students knit items, which are donated to people in need, in our community. Knitting instructions and supplies are provided. Beginners welcome.
Volunteer Qualifications
- 14-18 years of age (in high school)
- Good listening skills
- Patience
- Interested in and committed to learning a new skill
- Work well in a group setting
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Follow instructions and advice as given
- Perform the task to the best of your ability
- Practice communication skills
- Sign in at each session
- Return materials/projects to bin at the end of each session
Volunteer Benefits
- Earn volunteer hours
- Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community
- To help provide warmth to those in need
Program Locations
- Saltfleet Branch - Thursdays 3-4pm
- Dundas Branch - Wednesdays 3-4pm
- Waterdown – Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm
- Kenilworth – Thursdays 3-5pm
Apply online.
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x1045 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Audience:
Teens - Ages 14-18
