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

Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Wed, July 15:

Helen Detwiler Cancelled

Published:

Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am

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

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