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

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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.

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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

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