The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working and the branch is closed.
Internet outage and Binbrook Branch Closed
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.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
Have Library Card Will Travel, with Free Child’s PRESTO Card
HAMILTON, ON – February 18, 2022 – Oh, the places you’ll go with Hamilton Public Library. A free child’s PRESTO card joins the growing list of perks that come with a HPL library card. The card enables children ages 6-12 to ride for free on HSR and Accessible Transportation Services (DARTS). Head to any HPL branch to get a free PRESTO card until supplies last.
Starting Friday, February 18, hop on board by following these three easy steps:
- Show your child’s existing HPL library card (or register for one – it’s easy and free too) and pick up a free PRESTO card at any of HPL’s 23 branches.
- Update your child’s PRESTO card with their birthdate at any HSR Customer Service Centre, City Hall or Service Centres in Ancaster, Dundas or Stoney Creek, or any Fortinos or Shoppers Drug Mart to ensure continued access to the free fare promotion. Bring ID with proof of your child’s age (birth certificate, health card, passport.)
- Hop on the HSR bus and tap your PRESTO card. You’re on your way!
There’s no need to add money to the PRESTO card. Hamilton City Council approved free rides for children ages 6-12 using PRESTO until April 30, 2023, as part of the City’s HSR Fare Incentives for Ridership Recovery plan, released last October.
The PRESTO card giveaway, which is intended to help allay financial barriers for young people, is funded by a generous donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
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“This pilot project with Hamilton Public Library made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor and the Hamilton Community Foundation, and the City’s HSR Fare Incentives for Ridership Recovery program will make a meaningful difference to families and young transit users in Hamilton. It is important to invest in projects that propel all parts of our city forward. By expanding access to transit for children ages 6-12, this program provides a cost-saving transit option to families with young Hamiltonians and supports exploring our vibrant city.”
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
“HSR is pleased to partner with HPL on this project. We know the pandemic has been difficult for many families in our community and by offering children free rides with PRESTO, we are providing an affordable transportation option to help children and their families explore everything our city has to offer.”
- Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit, Hamilton Street Railway
“This HSR/HPL pilot program for children gives all Hamilton kids the freedom to explore their City on the HSR and discover all that Hamilton Public Library offers. Many thanks to our transit partners, the City of Hamilton and HSR, a generous donor and Hamilton Community Foundation for supporting this great new program.”
- Paul Takala, CEO Hamilton Public Library
