Ancaster Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 9:45am
Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Postcards for Special People

A pen icon drawing.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