Heat Warning - Cool Places

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 24. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. 

All HPL Branches are Cool Places during our open service hours. Stay hydrated and cool, wear a hat or take an umbrella to keep your head cool, and don’t forget sunscreen. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
Bookmobile Schedule Changes: July 21–26

Service adjustments this week:

Mon, July 21 – All stops cancelled
Tue, July 22 – Riverdale cancelled; McMaster holds only; Greencedar 4:30–5:00pm
Wed, July 23 – All stops cancelled
Thu, July 24 – Rockton cancelled; Mohawk Gardens 12:00–1:00pm; Meadowlands 1:30–2:30pm; Bennetto 4:30–5:30pm
Fri, July 25 – Huntington Park cancelled
Sat, July 26 – All stops cancelled. Bookmobile will visit Bayfront Park for Fiesta Extravaganza

1
Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

1
Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Makerspace And Technology Events

In-Branch Program

Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.

In-Branch Program

Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.

In-Branch Program

Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.

In-Branch Program

Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials.

In-Branch Program

A welcome space for all makers.
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.

In-Branch Program

Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.

In-Branch Program

Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

Learn the basics of coding and build a simple game.
Learn how to create a YouTube channel, populate it with content and manage it long-term.

In-Branch Program

Build a video game from scratch.

In-Branch Program

Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials.
Learn how to create a YouTube channel, populate it with content and manage it long-term.

In-Branch Program

Learn to code with Ozobots.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Learn how to create custom designs, print and cut them out using a vinyl printer.

In-Branch Program

An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.