Access to catalogue is currently intermittent and is currently under investigation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catalogue Access Issues
Published:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
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
Free Museum Access
A physical or digital Hamilton Public Library card gives you free access to Hamilton's eight City-owned museums. Each person over age five must have a physical or digital library card for free entry at each museum except at the Children's Museum, where each person over age one must have a library card for free entry.
Interested in visiting the Art Gallery of Hamilton too? Borrow a 14-day AGH Pass with your Hamilton Public Library card for free admission (for up to four adults).
It's easy to get a HPL card. Full details are at hpl.ca/librarycard.
For hours and museum information, visit the City of Hamilton's Museums site.
- Dundurn National Historic Site
- Hamilton Military Museum
- Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum
- Griffin House Museum
- Whitehern Historic House and Garden
- Hamilton Children's Museum
- Battlefield House Museum and Park
- Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
