Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience.

Monday, September 15

Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile Stop:

Published:

Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am

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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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

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