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
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
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
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
St. Agatha - 18 October 1958
St. Ann’s - 5 May 1951, 17 February 1962
St. Clements - 16 May 1959
St. David’s - 17 November 1956, 25 April 1964
St. George - 3 March 1951, 8 April 1961
St. Jacobs - 13 February 1954, 28 September 1963
St. Lawrence Valley, Quebec - 12 September 1959
St. Lin, Quebec - 19 September 1959
St. Mary’s - 5 October 1957
St. Williams - 20 April 1963, 27 April 1963
St. Williams by the Lake - 22 February 1958
St. Williams Forestry Station - 25 July 1953
Salem - 16 November 1957
Scotland - 27 February 1954, 14 September 1963
Seaforth - 15 June 1957
Sebringville - 25 April 1959
Selkirk - 1 September 1951, 24 June 1961
Shakespeare - 8 June 1957
Silverdale - 16 January 1965
Simcoe - 20 January 1951, 29 March 1952, 25 May 1963
Simcoe County - 27 June 1964
Smithville - 27 January 1951, 17 May 1958, 5 October 1963
Snake Road - 25 April 1953
South Cayuga - 4 April 1953, 7 December 1963
Southcote - 2 June 1951
Southampton - 30 October 1954, 31 August 1957
Sparta - 27 April 1957
Speyside - 21 November 1953, 31 March 1962
Spragge - 26 November 1955
Spring Valley - 19 February 1955
Springvale - 28 February 1953, 21 November 1964
Stayner - 17 January 1959
Stevensville - 26 March 1960
Stewarttown - 7 April 1962
Stoney Creek - 25 November 1950, 12 November 1955
Strabane - 18 November 1950, 27 October 1962
Stratford - 1 November 1952
Stratford, England - 19 July 1958
Strathroy - 3 September 1960
Streetsville - 30 January 1960
Sudbury - 7 September 1957
Sulphur Springs - 2 May 1953
Surrey, England - 12 June 1954
Swastika - 1 September 1956
Sweet’s Corners - 12 March 1955
Switzerland (Europe) - 14 June 1958, 21 June 1958, 19 December 1959
