HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 am to 10:00 a.m due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Catalogue Maintenance
Published:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Construction at Concession Branch
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Thu Aug 13
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The 2:30-3pm Visit to Mohawk Gardens is Cancelled.
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The 3:30-4pm Visit to the Meadowlands is Cancelled.
Tue Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
Published:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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
Teen Video Gaming Volunteer
HPL offers opportunities for teens to play video games on Nintendo Switch. Teen Video Gaming Volunteers host sessions and assist with the set-up, take-down and monitoring of gaming equipment as part of the Teen Hub Zone program.
Volunteer Qualifications
- Ages 14-18.
- Tech savvy and comfortable with Nintendo Switch games.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Works well in a group setting.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Set up and monitor gaming equipment.
- Encourage other teens to participate.
- Ensure gaming controllers are charged.
- Take down equipment at end of program.
Volunteer Benefits
- Earn volunteer hours toward your Secondary School diploma.
- Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community.
- Positive engagement in a community space.
Program Locations
September 10, 2026 – June 17, 2027 at:
- Saltfleet Branch – Thursdays 11-1pm – (1 hour shifts, 11am-12pm and 12-1pm)
- Must be available to volunteer at least one shift per week
Apply online
Contact
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at 905-546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Program schedule:
Monday, November 4, 2019 to Thursday, January 23, 2020
Branch:
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Frequency:
Mondays to Thursdays 11am-12pm or 12-1pm
Time Commitment:
Once a week
Audience:
Teens - Ages 14-18
