All Branches Closed August 2

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

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Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am

All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

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Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am

Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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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

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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