Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

Bookmobile stops are cancelled for today due to staffing shortage. Apologies for this inconvenience.

Published:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 9:00am
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30

From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening

Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Tues, Sept 8:                    

  • Strathcona Cancelled

  • McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:                 

  • Rockton moved to Saturday 

  • Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:                 

  • Stoney Creek Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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
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Hamilton Reads 2021 - Activities

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Are you ready to read? Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge, and other at-home activities, as we explore themes in Blaze Island.

Chat and discussion iconStart a Blaze Island book club. We have discussion questions to guide the chat. Join a HPL Blaze Island book club

Take part in a fun, free and interactive adventure with Geocaching at HPL. 

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Listen to the Prologue and Chapters 1-21 of Blaze Island. Dial 905-546-3200 and press 4.

Then, to hear: The Prologue, press 26; Chapter 1, press 27; Chapter 2, press 28; Chapter 3, press 29; Chapter 4, press 30; Chapter 5, press 31; Chapter 6, press 32; Chapter 7, press 33; Chapter 8, press 34; Chapter 9, press 35; Chapter 10, press 36; Chapter 11, press 37; Chapter 12, press 38; Chapter 13, press 39; Chapter 14, press 40; Chapter 15, press 41; Chapter 16, press 42; Chapter 17, press 43; Chapter 18, press 44; Chapter 19, press 45; Chapter 20, press 46; Chapter 21/Epilogue, press 47.

Blaze Island tic tac toe card

 

Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge

Pick up an entry card at a branch, download or fill out the online form. Complete one line and get a limited edition Blaze Island magnet.

The deadline to enter the grand prizeis extended to November 14.

(Magnets can be mailed to you, if preferred. Please include mailing address.)