On Monday, February 9, Homestead Drive will be closed from 7:30am-1:30pm (local traffic only) due to filming. From 1:30-7:30pm, there will be intermittent traffic control by Hamilton Police. The Branch will remain open. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope - Filming
Published:
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton Friday January 30, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to maintenance issues, the Millgrove visit (375 Concession 5 West) at 1-1:30 pm is cancelled today, Thursday, January 29. Service is expected to resume next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 12:15pm
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
Central Library - Daily Hours Update
Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Arts And Culture Events
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Bob Marley, One Love (2024) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Lynden Branch
- 110 Lynden Rd Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In Branch
Listen to spoken word performances paired with local musicians.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
Emma (2020) PG
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
A Night at the Opera by Queen (1975)
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) G
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Explore the freedom of abstract art.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
A Minecraft Movie (2025) PG
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
- Ancaster Branch
- 300 Wilson St East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Sabian Crosswell Trio: Bass, Drums, Piano
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
- Carlisle Branch
- 277 Carlisle Road Carlisle ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Get creative and make a unique craft.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Unleash your creative side.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Capture the quiet beauty of winter through landscape art.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
Bad Guys 2 (2025) PG
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
- Saltfleet Branch
- 131 Gray Road Stoney Creek ON
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) G
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
