Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Delayed Openings and Closures
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Construction at Concession Branch
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
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
Books And Writing Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
The Summer Table by Lisa Lemke
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse by Vinh Nguyen
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Theme - Fantasy
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories, in French, aloud.
Détendez-vous pendant que le personnel de la bibliothèque vous lit des histoires à haute voix, en français.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A welcoming, low-pressure writing space, whether you’re drafting your next novel or journaling for personal growth.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Sit back and relax as library staff read stories aloud.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
For children starting Kindergarten in September.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
Warrior Cats Series by Erin Hunter
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
Read and discuss a short story.
- West Harbour Branch
- 77 Harbourside Way Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Share what you’re reading and enjoy dedicated quiet reading time alongside fellow book lovers.
