Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • East and West Side of Locke Street South
  • North and South Side of Herkimer Street
  • North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday

On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch

The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Modified Bookmobile Service 

The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:

Thursday, July 31

  • Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled

Friday, August 1

  • Winona Park - Cancelled

Monday, August 4 - All Bookmobile visits cancelled

Thursday, August 7

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Moved to Rockton Elementary School 670 Hwy 8 (this date only)

 

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Lendporium

Lendporium 2025

Your library card lets you borrow anything in our Lendporium, including parks passes, kits and devices. Explore and borrow away.

Items to Borrow


CO2 Detector

 CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 HOME sensor measures carbon dioxide (CO2) level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure.


Radon Detector

 Radon Detector 

Measures radon gas in a domestic setting.


STEM Kit

 Early Years Engineering Kit 

Engineering-focused books and toys for preschoolers (ages 3-5).


Memory Bag

 Memory Bag 

A collection of books, games and photographs to encourage conversations and pleasant reminiscing. 


Birding Kit

 Birding Kit 

A backpack with binoculars and guidebooks for bird identification. A partnership with Hamilton Public Library and Birds Canada.


Halton Conservation

 Hamilton Conservation Authority Day Pass 

Free admission for you and your vehicle passengers (up to six people) into HCA sites year-round. Valid for one week.


Grand River Pass

Grand River Conservation Day Pass 

Day-use entry to 10 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area during their operating seasons for up to six people in one vehicle (or walking/biking in as a group). It is not valid at Elora Quarry Conservation Area. Operating seasons vary by park. The card can only be used during all four seasons in participating areas

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Conservation Pass

 Niagara Peninsula Day Pass 

The NaturePlus Pass provides access to Conservation Areas across the Niagara Peninsula watershed. It offers free entry for one vehicle and its occupants to parks where fees apply including Ball's Falls, Binbrook, Chippawa Creek, Long Beach, Rockaway.


Conservation Pass

 Ontario Parks Kit 

Complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks. Valid until posted hours of closing during the operating season. Visit ontarioparks.ca  for a list of park operating dates and information on day use.


AGH

 Art Gallery of Hamilton Pass

Free admission for up to four adults. Admission for children/students is always free. Valid for 14 days during AGH's regular operating hours.


KillAWatt

 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

Identifies the operating cost and amount of electricity used by plug-in devices around the home. 


Victor Reader

 Victor Reader 

A reader that can play daisy discs (digital audio book for people with visual impairments) from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. May or may not accept materials loaded in from an SD card or connected to a USB cord.

Launchpads

 Launchpads

Launchpads are tablet devices with closed format software, and pre-loaded games and ebooks. There is no need to create an account, connect to wifi or download any additional software. To access the content, users only need to turn the device on and go.

ROM passes

 Royal Ontario Museum Pass

With this pass, Library cardholders and guests (maximum 4 visitors) are provided free admission to the Royal Ontario Museum during regular public hours.