The following Bookmobile visits have been cancelled today, Tuesday, November 4. Service is expected to resume next week.
- Riverdale (150 Violet Drive), 11am-12pm - Cancelled
- McMaster University, 3:30pm-4:30pm - Cancelled
The following Bookmobile visits have been cancelled today, Tuesday, November 4. Service is expected to resume next week.
Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at the Dundas Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
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
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.

Thursday October 2, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Emily Kellogg leads a panel conversation with authors Andrew F. Sullivan, Ai Jiang, and Emily A. Weedon.
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Thursday October 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Author Joy Fieling chats with Wendy O'Brien about her new book Jenny Cooper Has a Secret.
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Tuesday October 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Branch
Read and discuss our 2025 Hamilton Screams title with Author Nick Cutter, Team HPL and fellow book lovers.
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Thursday November 6, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Terry Fallis discusses his new novel The Marionette in a live reading and conversation, followed by a Q&A session.
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