The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Thu Jul 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Keefer Pamphlets - O – P
Owego Advertiser - Extra A Comparison showing the advantages of Rail-roads vs. Canals & Rivers for the transportation of Freight and Passengers; addressed to the people of the "Southern tier of counties", state of New-
York 1841
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vol. 6 #15
mf #861
Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail Road Company, to the Stockholders, and also A Report of David A. Neal, January 14, 1850 Philadelphia: Craig & Young, 1850
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vol. 2 #2
mf #845
Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road to the Stockholders, January 13, 1851
Philadelphia: Moss and Brother, 1851
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vol. 2 #3
mf #845
Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail Road Company, to the stockholders, and also A Report of David A. Neal. Jan. 14, 1850 Philadelphia: Craig & Young, Printers, 116 Chesnut Street, below Fourth, 1850
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vol. 7 #1
mf #861
A plan for the systematic colonization of Canada, and all other British colonies, by an officer of rank nearly twenty years resident in Canada. London, Hatchard, 1850 vol. 8 #13 missing when filmed (06/8/03) A Plan for the Systematic Colonization of Canada, and all other British Colonies. By an Officer ;of Rank, nearly Twenty Years Resident in Canada. London: Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly, 1850
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vol. 8 #15
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