Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, March 18
The 4th Floor will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 am-2:30 pm for a Magic Show. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Study and work spaces, including Study Pods, are available on Floors 2-3. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, March 21
The 4th Floor will be closed on Saturday, March 21, 9 am-4 pm, for a March Break event, SciFUN Day. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Study and work spaces, including Study Pods, are available on Floors 2-3. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 8:00am
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
With the recent closure of Six Nations Public Library, HPL's Bookmobile will change its bi-weekly visits to weekly starting Friday, March 13.
Starting Tuesday, March 17, Court at Rushdale moves to bi-weekly on Tuesdays (10:30am-11am), instead of Fridays.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build and program a LEGO rover to drive through an obstacle course using LEGO Spike Prime.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Pick a scene, get your photo taken in front of it.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build and program a LEGO rover to drive through an obstacle course using LEGO Spike Prime.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your inner filmmaker. Ages 8 to 12.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Build a video game from scratch. Ages 8 to 12.
- Mount Hope Branch
- 3027 Homestead Drive, RR1 Mount Hope ON
In-Branch Program
Build a video game from scratch. Ages 8 to 12.
