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.
HPL's catalogue is not available from 5-10am on Sunday May 25 due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
The Stoney Creek Arena and Millgrove Bookmobile visits on Saturday May 24 are cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Extended Access at the Freelton Branch is not working. Please visit during staffed hours. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9:30am.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Federal Election 2025
Below is information about who, where, when and how to vote for the person you want to occupy one of the 343 seats in Canada’s 45th Parliament.
How do I register to vote: Welcome - Elections Canada E-Registration
Where do I vote: Voter Information Service - Where do I vote?
When do I vote:
Information Tables:
- Waterdown Library April 16: 9am - 12pm
- Turner Park Library April 22: 9am - 12pm
- Valley Park Library April 13: 9am - 12pm
Canada Votes! Learn more about Canada’s political electoral system with our collections in preparation for Election Day, April 28.
Advanced voting dates:
Friday April 18
Saturday April 19
Sunday April 20
Monday April 21
Election day: Monday April 28
Who can I vote for:
Below are the candidates running in each of the local ridings:
Hamilton Centre
Population: 126,188
Main Office: 225 King William St., Ste 112
Riding map
Candidate |
Party |
Rhinoceros Party |
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Sandy Crawley |
Green Party of Canada |
Carla Green |
No Affiliation |
New Democratic Party |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
|
No Affiliation |
|
Liberal Party of Canada |
|
David Speicher |
People’s Party of Canada |
Hamilton East – Stoney Creek
Population: 126,570
Main Office: 200 Centennial Pkwy. N., Ste B414
Candidate |
Party |
Jim Boutsikakis |
People’s Party of Canada |
Liberal Party of Canada |
|
Conservative Party of Canada |
|
Nayla Mithani |
New Democratic Party |
Hamilton Mountain
Population: 115,634
Main Office: 75 Palmer Rd. (Formerly Barton Secondary School)
Candidate |
Party |
Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada |
|
Liberal Party of Canada |
|
Conservative Party of Canada |
|
New Democratic Party |
|
Bing Wong |
People’s Party of Canada |
Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas
Population: 120,551
Main Office: 659 Upper James St. Ste E 201C
Candidate |
Party |
Conservative Party of Canada |
|
Georgia Beauchemin |
Green Party of Canada |
Liberal Party of Canada |
|
Christian Heritage Party of Canada |
|
New Democratic Party |
|
Ava Sharavi |
People’s Party of Canada |
Flamborough – Glanbrook – Brant North
Population: 103,836
Main Office: 812 Old Hwy 8 (DA Campbell Entertainment Building)
Candidate |
Party |
Nikita Mahood |
People’s Party of Canada |
Conservative Party of Canada |
|
Anita Payne |
Green Party of Canada |
Liberal Party of Canada |
|
New Democratic Party |