Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Special Events Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup Final 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup Final match with Spain and Argentina on the Big Screen at Central Library.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Discover strange and unusual animals with Dan the Nature Man.
- Locke Branch
- 285 Locke Street South Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about astronomy from those in the know.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the 1st Floor Big Screen at Central Library.
- Westdale Branch
- 955 King Street West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Watch as mesmerizing bubbles of all sizes float and dance in this magical sensory experience.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
Jennifer Faria
Meet the illustrator of Finding Moose & Raven, Rabbit, Deer!
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Watch as mesmerizing bubbles of all sizes float and dance in this magical sensory experience.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Professional mime Trevor Copp performs the Carnival of the Animals.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A magical experience that will leave you spellbound.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about astronomy from those in the know.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A magical experience that will leave you spellbound.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Fantastic frogs, toads and salamanders visit the library.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
A musical concert by a well-loved performer.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
A musical concert by a well-loved performer.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
If you like your science loud and messy, this is the show for you.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
Jennifer Faria
Meet the illustrator of Finding Moose & Raven, Rabbit, Deer!
- Greensville Branch
- 625 Harvest Rd Greensville ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about birds and meet a bird with the Hamilton Aviary.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Catchy, quirky and fun live music.
