Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at All Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30

From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening

Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.

Published:

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled

Tues, Sept 8:

Strathcona Cancelled
McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:

Rockton moved to Saturday
Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:

Stoney Creek Cancelled
Riverdale Cancelled

Published:

Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am

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

Postcards for Special People

Make life a little brighter for someone special, including seniors living in long-term care homes and socially isolated residents. Pick up a free postcard at any branch. Place a stamp and mail the card(s) yourself or drop off at any branch and we’ll take care of delivery. (Please do not include your home address or any personal information on the postcard.)

Make a card if you prefer. Try these Discover at Home Activities: Kindness Cards and Letter Writing for inspiration.

Send your postcard(s) to one or all of the long-term care home(s) listed below. Other long-term care homes interested in participating should contact Communications at communications@hpl.ca.

Alexander Place 329 Parkside Dr., Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0	Dundurn Place Care Centre 39 Mary St., Hamilton, ON L8R 3L8	Macassa Lodge 701 Upper Sherman Ave., Hamilton, ON L8V 3M7
Arbour Creek Care Centre 2717 King St, E., Hamilton, ON L8G 1J3	Hamilton Continuing Care Attn: Alexandra Amey 125 Wentworth St, S., Hamilton, ON L8N 1Z1	The Meadows Long-Term Care Homec/o The Recreation Department 12 Tranquility Ave., Ancaster, ON L9G 5C2
Wentworth Lodge Attn Kimberly Walker41 South St. W.,Dundas, ONL9H 4C4	Regina Gardens 536 Upper Paradise Rd. Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3	The Wellington Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Attn: Miranda Gamelin 1430 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton, ON L9A 5H3
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Foodbank Home Delivery Recipients 28 Athens St., Hamilton, ON L9C 3K8	Banyan Community Services Grocer-Ease Program Attn: Jamie Muise 2B-688 Queensdale Ave. E., Hamilton, ON L8V 1M1	Baywoods Place Attn: Jeanie McInnis 330 Main St. E., Hamilton, ON L8N 3T9
St. Peter’s Hospital Attn: Lyndsey Charles (TR) 88 Maplewood Ave., Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9	Village of Wentworth Heights Long-Term Care Attn: Melissa Marks-Truscello 1620 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3