Cool Places - Heat Warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting Saturday, July 5.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. 

All HPL Branches are open as Cool Places during our open service hours. www.hpl.ca/hours

Branch Hours This Week | HPL

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 4, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

The Telling Tales Festival

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17th Annual Telling Tales Festival Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5, 202510am - 5pm 
Admission: FreeRoyal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario  

 

Full schedule launching in August! More than 70+ presentations by an award-winning, diverse line-up, whose unique backgrounds and experiences will connect children with the magic of storytelling. 

The 17th annual Telling Tales Festival at Royal Botanical Gardens will feature a full schedule of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers on five stages. 

Look for Team HPL in the Global Garden for storytimes and hands-on activities.  

Check out Telling Tales for details on this year’s presenters, event schedule, reading lists, and more. 

Stories change lives, and great tales never grow old. 

Telling tales 2023