Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Return September 2
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable
The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Binbrook Branch - CLOSING Temporary Location
Saturday, January 13 will be the last open day in our temporary location. In the days following we will be working hard to get the new space ready to open at the end of January.
What you should know during the temporary closure:
- Please pick up any holds you have been notified of by 12:00pm on Saturday, January 13.
- Any holds that have been set for pick up at the Binbrook Branch that has not yet been filled will be suspended until the new location is opened. This includes newly placed holds.
- Borrowed items can be returned through the return slot at the rear of the new building (2641 Hwy 56) starting, Monday, January 15, even while the new location is closed.
When the Binbrook Branch reopens, it will have new extended hours:
- Monday & Wednesday- 10:00am – 8:00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thank you for your patience over the last year and a half.
If you have any questions, please call 905-692-3323.
If you wish to visit other branches during the temporary closure, the closest branches are Binbrook are:
- Turner Park Branch (352 Rymal Rd. W., Hamilton)
- Valley Park Branch (970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek)
