The internet at Binbrook Branch is not working and the branch is closed.
Internet outage and Binbrook Branch Closed
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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
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Library Begins Phase One of Re-opening Plan
HAMILTON, ON – June 11, 2020 – To keep Hamilton reading, listening and watching, while taking precautionary public health measures, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is offering take-out (curbside) service of on-hold books, music and movies, starting June 23, 2020.
Customers are encouraged to check their library accounts starting the week of June 15, to adjust any holds they’ve read/listened to over the pause. Customers have the opportunity to pick up holds placed before March 14 and over the pause, as well as add new holds to their account. Customers can adjust holds by logging in at hpl.ca or calling 905.546.3200 for assistance. Customers are notified when their holds are ready.
Central Library, as well as Red Hill, Terryberry and Dundas branches, are the first four locations to offer take-out service. Pick-up appointments begin June 23, 2020 and can be scheduled 11:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday through Thursday or 11:30am - 4:30pm Friday and Saturday. When customers receive notice their holds are ready for pick up, they can then reserve a pick-up time online at hpl.ca/takeout or by calling 905.546.3200.
A HPL library card and personal identification number (PIN) is needed to reserve and pick up items. Library customers are also able to schedule and pick up holds for two family members/friends during their appointment.
"While we know many residents have utilized our enhanced online services and collections, we understand Hamilton residents miss their library and we thank you for your patience. The take-out service provides customers new materials while putting in place safety precautions to slowly reopen," said Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library's Chief Librarian. "It’s vital to keep reading, watching and learning, while maintaining our community’s health and safety. We are in this together."
Customers are encouraged to book a pick-up appointment to maintain physical distancing. Staff will not accept returned items at pick-up appointments. Please put your return items in the Library drop boxes. Returned items are held for 72 hours to ensure customer and staff safety. Staff wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling materials. Branches remain closed. Wi-Fi is available outside of all branches.
Customers and staff are asked to maintain physical distancing. Hand-sanitizing stations are available at the four take-out branches.
We are working on opening more branches in the next phase of reopening: Ancaster, Kenilworth, Saltfleet, Sherwood, Turner Park and Waterdown branches. All locations will eventually be open for this service when enhanced cleaning and other safety protocols are in place. In the coming weeks, we will provide additional information about our phased reopening plan and will continue to work with the City of Hamilton and Public Health. Our highest priority is keeping residents and staff safe.
Hamilton Public Library offers online resources, programming and services 24/7 at hpl.ca. Library staff are available by phone (905.546.3200), email (AskHPL@hpl.ca) and chat at hpl.ca.
