Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

The Winona (11am-12pm) and Queen Victoira (3-4pm) Bookmobile stop on January 23 is cancelled. Apologies for this inconvenience.

Published:

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 8:30am

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 22, 2026.

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:

Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 5:00pm

Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place at 86 Homewood Avenue from January 28-30, 7 am-11 pm. Production vehicles and equipment will be located on the north side of Stanley Avenue between Locke Street South and Kent Street. This will impact the availability of side-street parking. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm

Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused

Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.

Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.

www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Central Library - Daily Hours Update

Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.

Published:

Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm

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

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

Postcards for Special People

Make life a little brighter for someone special, including seniors living in long-term care homes and socially isolated residents. Pick up a free postcard at any branch. Place a stamp and mail the card(s) yourself or drop off at any branch and we’ll take care of delivery. (Please do not include your home address or any personal information on the postcard.)

Make a card if you prefer. Try these Discover at Home Activities: Kindness Cards and Letter Writing for inspiration.

Send your postcard(s) to one or all of the long-term care home(s) listed below. Other long-term care homes interested in participating should contact Communications at communications@hpl.ca.

Alexander Place 329 Parkside Dr., Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0	Dundurn Place Care Centre 39 Mary St., Hamilton, ON L8R 3L8	Macassa Lodge 701 Upper Sherman Ave., Hamilton, ON L8V 3M7
Arbour Creek Care Centre 2717 King St, E., Hamilton, ON L8G 1J3	Hamilton Continuing Care Attn: Alexandra Amey 125 Wentworth St, S., Hamilton, ON L8N 1Z1	The Meadows Long-Term Care Homec/o The Recreation Department 12 Tranquility Ave., Ancaster, ON L9G 5C2
Wentworth Lodge Attn Kimberly Walker41 South St. W.,Dundas, ONL9H 4C4	Regina Gardens 536 Upper Paradise Rd. Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3	The Wellington Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Attn: Miranda Gamelin 1430 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton, ON L9A 5H3
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Foodbank Home Delivery Recipients 28 Athens St., Hamilton, ON L9C 3K8	Banyan Community Services Grocer-Ease Program Attn: Jamie Muise 2B-688 Queensdale Ave. E., Hamilton, ON L8V 1M1	Baywoods Place Attn: Jeanie McInnis 330 Main St. E., Hamilton, ON L8N 3T9
St. Peter’s Hospital Attn: Lyndsey Charles (TR) 88 Maplewood Ave., Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9	Village of Wentworth Heights Long-Term Care Attn: Melissa Marks-Truscello 1620 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3