Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Terryberry Children's Area Temporarily Closed

The children's area at the Terryberry Branch is temporarily closed due to a facilities issue. We aim to reopen it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 1:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) 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

Makerspace And Technology Events

An introduction to maximizing your privacy and security on the internet.

In Branch

Celebrate the vibrant and diverse Maker community in Hamilton with workshops, demonstrations and a vendor's market.

In-Branch Program

Learn to use the LK150 Knitting Machine.
CANCELED

In-Branch Program

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

In-Branch Program

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

In-Branch Program

Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.

In-Branch Program

Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
From ELIZA to ChatGPT and beyond: a brief history of generative artificial intelligence.
Learn how to create custom designs, print and cut them out using a vinyl printer.

In-Branch Program

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

In-Branch Program

Learn how to use tech to build social connections and essential skills.
Build on what you have learned from Basic Computer Skills 1. Learn more about using the keyboard and drives. Ideal for new computer users.

In-Branch Program

Learn about 3D design.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.