Please note the following service changes.
Saturdays
Riverdale (150 Violet Drive): 11:15 am-12:15 pm (previously stopped on Tuesdays at 11 am-12 pm)
Discovery Centre (Pier 8, Seasonal): 2:30-4 pm (new time)
Bookmobile Service Modifications
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Terryberry Branch - Elevator Out of Order
The Branch is open today, Friday, January 9. Our elevator by the parking lot entrance is out of order.
To use our second elevator, enter through the Mohawk Road entrance (which features a ramp) and use the elevator located in the middle of the building. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 12:00am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Books And Writing Events
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A welcoming, low-pressure writing space, whether you’re drafting your next novel or journaling for personal growth.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Stoney Creek Arena - 37 King St. W.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
The Serviceberry by Robin Kimmerer
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
- Kenilworth Branch
- 103 Kenilworth Avenue North Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Binbrook Branch
- 2641 Regional Road 56 Binbrook ON
In-Branch Program
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Club de Lectura en Español para Niños
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton 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
By the Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
- Freelton Branch
- 1803 Brock Road Freelton ON
The School of Mirrors by Eva Stachniak
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
