Barton, Binbrook, Carlisle, Concession, Freelton, Greensville, Locke, Lynden, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Valley Park Branches are closed All Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Waterdown and Valley Park Branches.
Branch Closures
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
All Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Thursday, January 15 due to winter weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates on Friday, January 16.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following Branches open at 1pm: Ancaster, Dundas, Kenilworth, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Saltfleet, Westdale and Sherwood.
Extended Access is not available.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Delayed Opening
Central Library opens at Noon today, Thursday, January 15. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 14, 2025.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Online Resources - Update
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.
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
Art Gallery of Hamilton Pass
As a Hamilton Public Library Member, you know there’s a world of discovery, all for free. Add free admission for up to four adults at the Art Gallery of Hamilton to the list. Children and students always get in free at AGH.
Starting February 14, 2023, you can borrow an AGH Pass for 14-days and use it during regular operating hours at the AGH.
The Incite Foundation for the Arts generously sponsors this Pass in partnership with the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Library.
What can I see at the AGH with this Pass?
You can see all current exhibitions, including temporary, special and permanent exhibits.
How can I find out about current exhibits at AGH?
Visit artgalleryofhamilton.com for details. Programs and tours included with this admission are listed on the What’s On page.
Are there discounts available with this Pass?
You can get 10% off an AGH membership with this Pass. This Pass doesn’t provide discounts at the AGH Shop or Horse and Train Bistro.
Can I use this Pass to visit other art galleries or museums?
No. This Pass is for use only at the AGH. However, a HPL card can be used to get in free at any Hamilton Civic Museum.
Can I attend special events/workshops with the AGH Pass?
Yes. However, this Pass can’t be used to gain entry to any events or workshops where there's an additional charge above admission.
Borrow the AGH Pass with your HPL library card.
Need a Library Card? Register at any HPL branch or Online.
