The accessible washrooms at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Both Accessible Washrooms Out of Order
Published:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey
Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.
Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am
Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
History of Gore Park Citation List
1. Campbell, Marjorie Freeman. A Mountain and a City. pg. 51.
2. Gentilcore, R. Louis and C. Grant Head. Ontario's History in Maps. Ontario Historical Studies Series. University of Toronto Press, 1984. pg. 117.
3. City Council Minutes. Nov. 9, 1833 [CCM]
4. Campbell, pg. 79.
5. CCM. March 4, 1847.
6. The Hamilton Spectator. June 19, 1883.
7. Herald. July 24, 1895.
8. Times. May 21, 1898.
9. Times. April 7, 1899.
10. The Hamilton Spectator. April 11, 1899.
11. Times. April 11, 1899.
12. The Hamilton Spectator. Dec. 4, 1951. (Echoes of the Past "60 Years Ago")
13. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 30, 1943. (Echoes of the Past "50 Years Ago")
14. Parks Board Minutes. Aug. 4, 1903.
15. Parks Board Minutes. Aug. 4, 1903.
16. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 24, 1932.
17. Parks Board Minutes. Apr. 14, 1905.
18. CCM. July 8, 1907.
19. Parks Board Minutes. May 19, 1909.
20. Parks Board Minutes. Oct. 20, 1909.
21. Parks Board Minutes. Dec. 15, 1909.
22. Times. July 6, 1910.
23. CCM. Feb. 12, 1912.
24. CCM. May 27, 1912.
25. CCM. June 10, 1912.
26. CCM. Feb. 24, 1914.
27. The Hamilton Spectator. May 7, 1921.
28. The Hamilton Spectator. May 7, 1921.
29. CCM. July 12, 1921.
30. Chamber of Commerce Minutes. Aug. 5, 1921.
31. Chamber of Commerce Minutes. Aug. 31, 1921.
32. Chamber of Commerce Minutes. June 12, 1923.
33. The Hamiton Spectator. Dec. 23, 1927.
34. Herald. Apr. 6, 1931.
35. Herald. Apr. 8, 1931.
36. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 21, 1931.
37. The Hamilton Spectator. June 2, 1950.
38. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 14, 1954.
39. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 7, 1951.
40. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 20, 1951.
41. The Hamilton Spectator. July 20, 1954.
42. The Hamilton Spectator. Dec. 4, 1950.
43. The Hamilton Spectator. May 1, 1953.
44. The Hamilton Spectator. May 8, 1953.
45. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 23, 1953.
46. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 26, 1954.
47. The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 3, 1954.
48. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 9, 1959.
49. The Hamilton Spectator. Feb 19, 1960.
50. The Hamilton Spectator. May 10, 1969.
51. The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 21, 1970.
52. The Hamilton Spectator. July 19, 1983.
53. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 14, 1983.
54. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 14, 1983.
55. The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 29, 1984.
56. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 13, 1984.
57. The Hamilton Spectator. Feb. 23, 1985.
58. The Hamilton Spectator. May 2, 1985.
59. The Hamilton Spectator. May 1, 1985.
